RapidSAT LBT Installation & User Manual
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RapidSAT LBT Set Up
Connecting Power Supply
The RapidSAT LBT can be powered in one of five ways:
1.
Connected directly to the Auto Accessories
(cigarette lighter) cable, with no UPS Pack
installed. This is also the lightest configuration.
OR
2.
Connected directly to an optional RST750 AC/DC
adaptor. This requires the AC/DC adaptor to be
plugged into AC mains 110-240VAC supply.
OR
3.
Connected directly to the optional UPS Pack
(installed in battery compartment). This provides
portability without direct connection to DC or
mains grid power.
OR
4.
Connected directly to the optional UPS Pack
(installed in battery compartment) – AND the
UPS Pack is connected to the Auto Accessories
(cigarette lighter) cable. This allows charging of
the UPS Pack, whilst the system is in use.
Functionality is maintained (remaining on
battery mode) when loss of DC power occurs.
OR
5.
Connected directly to the optional UPS Pack
(installed in Battery compartment) – AND the
UPS Pack is connected to an optional RST750 AC/
DC adaptor. This also provides charging of the
UPS Pack, whilst the system is in use.
Functionality is maintained (remaining on
battery mode) when loss of AC power occurs.\
Installing the SIM Card
The Iridium transceiver uses a SIM card (similar to
mobile phone) which is installed inside the small
removable black door. Insure the system is powered
OFF before installing or removing the SIM card.
The access door is secured by the an allenKey hex
wrench. Please use the supplied allenKey hex wrench
to access the SIM card slot.
Antenna Installation
The included magnetic-mount patch antenna is
stored in one of the end compartments. This can be
conveniently connected to the TNC connector from the
cradle - ready for fast deployment.
To prepare for registration, unwind the antenna cable,
and place the patch antenna in maximum view of sky
(eg. vehicle roof top). The cable provides up to 5 metre
(16 foot) distance from RapidSAT LBT.
