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Mobile Satellite Radio 

USER GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Msat G2

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Page 3: ...Mobile Satellite Radio User Guide ...

Page 4: ...cations LP shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice SkyTerra Communications LP makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Trademarks All trademarks marks names or product names referenced in this publ...

Page 5: ...ING Potential radio Frequency RF hazard Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury to eyes or other personal injury WARNING Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury DANGER Electric shock hazard Where you see this alert symbol and DANGER heading strictly fol...

Page 6: ...te antenna s transmission path The antenna should be installed and operated to ensure that passersby and passengers of vehicles with vehicle mounted antennas will not be closer than the safe distance There is a label on the antenna that notifies people of the safe distance Please be sure that the label on the antenna remains visible and attached If detached replace immediately Use of the MSAT G2 R...

Page 7: ...ON WARNING This product is to be installed by Authorized Service Centers The TU requires air cooling Do not cover the TU or otherwise impede the flow of air across the unit QUALIFIED SERVICE WARNING Do not disassemble this product as there are no serviceable parts inside This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Center when service or repair work is required Personal injury may resu...

Page 8: ...nable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication equipment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm...

Page 9: ...red by SkyTerra Communications 1 MSAT Dispatch Radio 1 Service Highlights 2 Coverage 2 COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES 3 RADIO OVERVIEW 4 Transceiver Unit 4 Handset 4 Antennas 5 USER INTERFACE UI OVERVIEW 6 Display 7 Indicator Definitions 7 Controls 9 Buttons 9 Physical Keys 9 Soft Keys 10 Alphanumeric Keyboard Mapping 12 Character Entry 12 Modes 13 Dispatch Radio Mode 13 User Guide v ...

Page 10: ... Menu 17 Handset Lock and Unlock 17 GPS Menu 18 GPS On Off 18 Save Position 18 Stored Positions 19 Admin Menu 19 Volume 20 DR Dispatch Radio Admin 20 X Over 21 Backlight 22 Software Version 23 Serial Port 23 System Menu 23 Password 24 Lock Code 24 Beam Signal OFF ON 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 ERROR MESSAGES 26 GLOSSARY 29 vi User Guide ...

Page 11: ...is North America s premier provider of mobile satellite communications Delivering service since 1996 SkyTerra offers customers a wide choice of wireless Voice and Data services via its two MSAT satellites SkyTerra provides superior capacity and reliability for customers across North and Central America northern South America the Caribbean Hawaii and in coastal waters MSAT DISPATCH RADIO MSAT Dispa...

Page 12: ...enabling a user to override a current speaker in the event of an emergency Dial in Dispatch feature enabling a user to join a Talk Group conversation from the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN Dial out Dispatch feature enabling a Talk Group member to dial out to a specific PSTN phone number bridging the PSTN user into a Talk Group conversation COVERAGE SkyTerra provides wireless communication...

Page 13: ...nting Kit MSAT G2 M Maritime HUGHES 2100 TU with Mounting Bracket DT 200 Handset SPAC AS MSV320 Antenna Antenna Cable 60ft Power Cable 20ft Optional Accessories Pole Mounting Kit MSAT G2 F Fixed HUGHES 2100 TU with Mounting Bracket DT 200 Handset SPAC AS MSV220 Antenna Antenna Cable 150ft Power Cable 20ft Pole Mounting Kit Optional Accessories Magnetic Mounting Kit Power Supply External Speaker an...

Page 14: ...RADIO OVERVIEW TRANSCEIVER UNIT HANDSET TU Front Panel TU Back Panel Mounting Bracket Power Cable DT 200 Handset 4 User Guide ...

Page 15: ...ANTENNAS SPAC AS MSV220 Antenna Land Mobile Fixed SPAC AS MSV320 Antenna Maritime User Guide 5 ...

Page 16: ...ey Initiates calls Alphanumeric Keypad Loudspeaker High volume speaker in dispatch mode Earpiece in telephone mode Soft Keys Function changes based upon display text above key End Key Ends calls and provides quick exit from menus Scroll Keys Scrolls through lists and menus adjusts volume Microphone Headset Jack 6 User Guide ...

Page 17: ...ORS MSAT Logo On power up the MSAT logo appears for a few seconds Searching This indicator signifies that the handset is attempting to log on to the Network The indicator is also displayed during this sequence Once the radio logs on disappears and the default service display screen is displayed on the handset If service is lost the SEARCHING and indicators are displayed until service is restored U...

Page 18: ...from 0 no signal through 99 NO TG This indicator appears in the event that a talk group has not yet been downloaded to the radio TG UPDATE This indicator appears when a talk group has been successfully downloaded to the radio reconfigured or deleted from the radio over the air Talk groups download quickly when the radio is powered on If the configuration of talk groups is changed at the network wh...

Page 19: ...rgency call COntrols ButTons Power The power button is the on off switch for the handset It is a delayed action button you must keep it pressed for a second or two and then release it to initiate the power on or power off sequence PTT Pressing and holding the PTT button initiates and maintains a Dispatch Radio call P1 Pressing this key initiates a Priority 1 Emergency Interruption Dispatch Radio c...

Page 20: ...is shown directly above it in the display area Here is a summary of SK1 functionality MENU used to access various user menus The Menu soft key indicator is displayed when the radio is in an idle state CLEAR used mainly while in editing mode labeling talk group tag positions labeling GPS positions etc A single press deletes a single character press and hold deletes the entire line of text BACK used...

Page 21: ... alpha numeric keys for TG label GPS Position Name etc YES only appears when you initiate a manual beam cross over initiate the commissioning process or change the serial port configuration SAVE used to save entered data such as a talk group label or save a GPS position to memory Soft Key 3 SK3 This is the UP ARROW key Here is a summary of SK3 functionality LOCK only appears in Dispatch mode when ...

Page 22: ...postrophe dash forward slash question CHARACTER ENTRY Character entry is typical of most cell phones When entering text press the required number key in rapid succession to select the appropriate letter for that key For example To type the name John do the following Press the number 5 key once to select J Press the number 6 key quickly three times to select O Press the number 4 key quickly twice t...

Page 23: ...r Press the Group soft key and enter the 00 tag number using the keypad Then enter the Directory Number DN of the talk group member with whom a conversation will occur To quickly change the DN while the radio is idle press the key You will be prompted to enter a new DN 3 Establish a Dispatch Radio Call Press and hold PTT to initiate a Dispatch Radio call 4 Receive a Dispatch Radio Call private or ...

Page 24: ...ER ON state allowing you to talk 6 Initiate a Priority 1 Emergency Interruption a The handset has a Priority 1 Interruption feature which allows anyone to override the current speaker b You initiate the Priority 1 interruption call by pressing P1 Once the key is pressed P1 appears on the display and a Dispatch Radio call is established overriding the current speaker 7 Initiate the Talk Group Lock ...

Page 25: ...SK3 indicator then changes back to LOCK and the icon disappears GPS ON OFF When you are in a Dispatch Radio call SK1 toggles the display of GPS position 1 If GPS information is currently displayed press SK1 to suppress the display The GPS display is then erased 2 If the GPS information is not currently displayed press SK1 to restore the display PTT OPERATION 1 To initiate a Dispatch Radio call pre...

Page 26: ...ailed during call set up Indicates that the user can begin to talk in Dispatch Radio mode Indicates the talk group is available Indicates the radio has been powered on off When a key is pressed out of sequence Radio Info Message Lost Speaker Call Termination Calling Failure Tone USER ON Talk Ready Talk group Vacant Power On Power Off Incorrect Key Two quick high tones Two quick high tones Sounds l...

Page 27: ...u to lock the system disabling all keypad functions However you still have the ability to initiate a Priority 1 Interrupt Dispatch Radio call when the radio is locked When a call is received by a locked radio or you attempt to initiate another function on the display you receive a prompt to enter the unlock code to facilitate answering of the call or other functionality When you first enter the Ma...

Page 28: ...ociated results GPS info is NOT displayed on screen Use the Up Down arrows to navigate to this option and then press the SELECT SK2 key This will change the option display to ON or OFF depending on the status before you selected the option SAVE POSITION This feature allows you to capture a position at a given moment and associate it with a name tag stored in memory The handset stores up to 25 posi...

Page 29: ...full entry with name and position is then displayed To edit the highlighted entry press EDIT 4 You are then prompted to enter the updated name tag Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the updated tag name use the CLEAR key to backspace if you make an error Press STORE to initiate the storage of the position 5 Control goes back to the display of the updated tag and the position information You may do...

Page 30: ...ELECT the one you want to adjust 3 Each option has six volume increments The level of 1 6 is indicated by the number of right arrows displayed 4 Increase the volume for an item by pressing the Up arrow and decrease with the Down arrow Each press of the key changes the level by one increment The currently set level is displayed as you increase decrease the volume 5 Set the volume by pressing OK DR ...

Page 31: ...thing you are returned to the DR ADMIN menu P1 PRIORITY 1 SETUP Navigate the DR Admin Menu and SELECT this option to define the Priority 1 Emergency Talk Group You have a choice of setting up P1 in one of two ways NORMAL SELECT this option Default to choose any active talk group or currently selected talk group to be the Priority 1 Emergency talk group when the P1 key is pressed DEFINE SELECT this...

Page 32: ...S55 Once the process is complete the beam to which the radio has crossed over is displayed for three seconds You are then returned to the Idle display If you have selected a beam that is not accessible X OVER FAILURE will be displayed for several seconds You will then be returned to the beam options list Ensure that you have chosen the proper adjacent beam before initiating a manual beam cross ove...

Page 33: ...tivity to standard Land Mobile Radio equipment c GPS OUTPUT When this option is ON GPS data received from the Antenna Unit AU can be sent to an external device in NMEA format The GPS port speed is 4 8 kbps 3 For each configuration once you SELECT it you are asked to confirm the configuration Press YES to confirm or No to cancel 4 With confirmation or cancellation you are returned to the Serial Por...

Page 34: ... option on the System Menu 2 You are then prompted to enter the new Lock Code Type in the new Lock Code use CLEAR to backspace if you make a mistake and then press OK 3 A confirmation screen is then displayed asking you to re enter the new code Type it in again and then press STORE 4 You are then returned to the System Menu BEAM SIGNAL OFF ON This option gives you the ability to enable or disable ...

Page 35: ...0 Antenna Diameter 11 x Height 11 Power Input voltage 11 5 to 15 6VDC Input current 3 Amps max Fuses Power cable assembly 3004028 0001 Battery red wire 5 Amp 250Volt Horn Alert blue wire 0 25 Amp 250Volt CAUTION For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with same type and rating of fuse Humidity 98 at 100 4 oF 38 oC Operating Antenna 22 F 30 C to 109 F 43 C Temperature TU 22 F 30 ...

Page 36: ...the radio received the confirmation from the network Signifies the user has entered a Directory Number DN that is not a member of the private mode talk group currently active on the radio If the condition persists check the radio has a clear view of the southern sky and that the antenna is connected and is functioning e g can hear the servo motor in the antenna Continue to press the PTT key If the...

Page 37: ...rvals until the temperature is reduced If the temperature continues to increase then the radio will shutdown Signifies the user has entered the wrong Dealer or SYSTEM Menu password If this condition persists contact SkyTerra Customer Support Ensure that the antenna has a clear line of sight to the satellite Ensure that the appropriate adjacent satellite beam is chosen when initiating a manual beam...

Page 38: ... This indicates the radio has detected a fault in the antenna and shut it down If you cannot remember the lock code default is 0000 enter the SYSTEM password default 1234 when prompted to enter the code Power cycle the radio If this problem persists contact SkyTerra Customer Support User Guide ...

Page 39: ...s must be members of a Private Mode Talk Group before Private Mode conversations between them can take place PTT MSAT Dispatch Radio users who wish to communicate with other MSAT users within a Talk Group must press and hold a specific key on the handset This key is referred to as the Push to Talk PTT key Tag Number A 2 digit number corresponding to each Talk Group to which the radio belongs A rad...

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