A3LA-RG/A3LA-RG-MIL
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Support Phone#: 571-833-2169
451-93156-009B
2023-03-31
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION (continued)
Audio Interface
With the DPL audio handset model DPLS0401-X and DB25 data kit
model HRC-24-8R, the A3LA-RG can be used both as a data modem
and a satellite phone. Both models can be purchased separately
from NAL Research. The modem’s status can be displayed on the
handset LCD. The red power button on the DPL handset can be
used to power reset the A3LA-RG.
Configure Devices to Operate
1. With the device turned off, remove the SIM cover located on top of the A3LA-RG
Iridium modem.
2.
Insert the SIM chip (facing down) into the SIM chip reader bracket, and ensure cut-off on the SIM chip aligns with the
SIM reader.
3. Lower and lock the SIM chip reader’s bracket.
4. Connect the HRC-24-8R Data Kit to the DB25 multi-interface connector on the device.
5. Connect the DPL Handset phone to the HRC-24-8R Data Kit.
6. Connect the Iridium antenna (gold) connector to the Iridium (gold) connector port and connect the GPS antenna (silver)
connector to the GPS (silver) connector port on the device.
7. Verify the antennas have full view of the sky and the cable loss between the modem and antenna is less than 3 dB.
8. Supply DC power (can be at any voltage between 4.0V
5.4V or 5.0V
32V) to the power input of the HRC-24-8R data
kit.
9. Wait for about 15 seconds for the modem to register with the Iridium satellite network.
10. Verify the LCD screen on the DPL handset is ON with the word “
Iridium
” written across the LCD screen.
11. Dial desired phone number using Iridium’s dialing format. Refer to the Iridium DPL Handset user guide.
A3LA-RG Modem
HRC-24-8R Data Kit
DPL Handset
