Docking Station QuickStart Guide
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rev 2.1 [12/5/2007]
Docking Station QuickStart Guide
Introduction
This guide describes the basic functions of the Applied Satellite Engineering Docking Station. More detailed
instructions can be found in the ‘
Docking Station User’s Guide
’ and ‘
Fixed Station Terminal – Installer’s
Guide
’. Visit
www.ase-corp.com
for the latest updates. For further information or clarification, please contact
your service provider. Your Service Provider’s tech support number should be included with this shipment.
Precautions
Never connect an Iridium 9505 handset to a 9505A Docking Station or a 9505A handset to a 9505
Docking Station.
These handsets contain different circuitry that can be damaged! See the label inside the
Docking Station cradle to confirm the model type of your unit.
Preparation
Handset Configuration:
Prior to installing, confirm the following settings on your Iridium handset;
•
SIM card is installed and unlocked. Refer to document ‘
Unlocking an Iridium SIM Card’
for detailed
instructions.
•
Antenna Alert must be OFF. Confirm this by entering * # 9 2 # on your handset.
•
Handset firmware must be at least version 0307 or greater for 9505 handset and 6001 for 9505A
handset (numerical part of displayed version number). Confirm this by entering * # 9 1 # on your
handset. If your firmware must be upgraded, contact your service provider.
Antenna location and cable lengths:
Iridium antenna location and cable lengths are critical for successful
installation and operation. Refer to document ‘
Fixed Station Terminal – Installer’s Guide
’ for details.
Docking the Handset
1. Remove the portable antenna from your handset by rotating it downward and pressing the antenna
release button.
2. Turn off the handset and remove power from the Docking Station.
3. With the handset tilted slightly out of the Docking Station, align the bottom
edge of the handset with the interface connector in the Docking Station.
4. While applying constant pressure to the connector, press the antenna
release button on the handset and tilt it fully into the Docking Station to
engage the antenna connector.
5. When the handset is firmly seated in the Docking Station, release the
antenna release button to lock the handset in place.
6. Confirm proper seating by gently pulling the top of the handset away from
the Docking Station. The handset should be firmly locked in place and not
move at all. If the handset pops out slightly when pulled, repeat the docking procedure until proper
seating is achieved.
7. Plug in the Docking Station cables to the handset jacks. Note: model ASE-MC02 for 9505 handsets
has only one cable.
8. Apply power to the Docking Station.
Undocking the Handset
1. Remove power from the Docking Station and turn off the handset.
2. Unplug the Docking Station cables from the handset.
3. Press the antenna release button on top of the handset and pull forward, tilting it out of the Docking
Station.
4. Lift the handset up and off of the interface connector.
5. Reconnect your portable antenna to the handset for mobile use.
