Beam RST 973 Instruction Manual

1
In-Vehicle Hands Free
RST 973
Installation
& User Manual
Suitable for Beam Remote Satellite Terminals
RST100, RST200 , RST310
Beam Communications Pty Ltd

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
2
In-Vehicle Hands Free
RST 973
Installation & User Manual
Suitable for Beam Remote Satellite Terminals
RST100, RST200 & RST610
Beam Communications Pty Ltd
Information furnished by Beam Communications Pty Ltd (Beam) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Beam for its use, or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may
result from its use. No licence 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 © 2007 Beam Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave, Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Note: This Device is only suitable for the following Beam Terminals:
-RST100 (serial number 100AXXXX ) Must be an ‘A’ in the serial number
-RST200 (serial number 200AXXXX ) Must be an ‘A’ in the serial number
-RST310 All Models
-RST610 All Models
Product name: RST 973 Installation & User Interface Manual
Manual Rev: 02
Part Number USRMAN001202
Release date: Feb 2007

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
3
ABOUT BEAM COMMUNICATIONS ........................................7
INTRODUCTION........................................................................8
FEATURES................................................................................8
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW.....................................................9
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................10
EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALSTE.....................................................................10
ANTENNA CARE ....................................................................................................................10
PHONE OPERATION................................................................................................................10
DRIVING................................................................................................................................10
ELECTRONIC DEVICES...........................................................................................................11
PACEMAKERS ........................................................................................................................11
OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES....................................................................................................11
VEHICLES..............................................................................................................................11
POSTED FACILITIES ...............................................................................................................11
AIRCRAFT..............................................................................................................................11
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.............................................................................12
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG.........................................................................12
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION........................................13
SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE HANDS FREE INTERFACE ..................................................13
SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE INTELLIGENT HANDSET.....................................................14
SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE SPEAKER ..........................................................................14
SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE MICROPHONE ...................................................................15
GUIDELINES FOR ROUTING CABLES .................................16
WIRING FOR ADDITIONAL FEATURES................................17
CONVENIENCE ON/OFF FEATURE..........................................................................................17
ENTERTAINMENT MUTE FEATURE (OPTIONAL) .....................................................................17
HORN ALERT (RING)FEATURE (OPTIONAL)..........................................................................17
PRELIMINARY TESTING........................................................17
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION........................................18
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................18
PRIOR TO ANY FIXING OF COMPONENTS.................................................................................19
INSTALLING THE HFI ADAPTER BOX..................................................................................... 20
INSTALLING THE TRANSCEIVER MODULE..............................................................................20
INSTALLING THE HANDSET /HANG-UP CUP ............................................................................ 20
CONNECTING THE INTELLIGENT HANDSET.............................................................................20
INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE .............................................................................................21
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER ....................................................................................................22
INSTALLING THE TERMINAL CONNECTOR CABLE ..................................................................22
CONNECTING POWER TO THE INTERFACE UNIT......................................................................23
USING THE CONNECTOR PLUGS............................................................................................. 24
OPERATION OF THE IN-CAR KIT .........................................25

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
4
CHECKING PERFORMANCE AFTER INSTALLATION .................................................................25
CHECKING THE ENTERTAINMENT MUTE FEATURE................................................................25
IMPORTANT NOTES: .............................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RST973 ......................................26
USING YOUR INTELLIGENT HANDSET................................30
TURN THE POWER ON AND OFF.............................................................................................30
POWER-ON MESSAGES..........................................................................................................30
DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................30
PHONE OVERVIEW ................................................................32
VOLUME KEYS......................................................................................................................32
PLACING A CALL................................................................................................................... 32
MAKING AHANDS FREE CALL: ............................................................................................32
MAKING APRIVATE CALL:...................................................................................................33
REFER TO YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CALLING INSTRUCTIONS: ......................................33
AUTOMATIC REDIAL .............................................................................................................33
REDIAL LAST NUMBER CALLED............................................................................................33
INTERNATIONAL DIALING .....................................................................................................33
DIAL A NUMBER FROM THE PHONE BOOK.............................................................................34
EMERGENCY NUMBER DIALING ............................................................................................34
CALL A NUMBER IN A MESSAGE............................................................................................34
ENDING A CALL.....................................................................................................................34
RECEIVING A CALL................................................................34
RECEIVE A PHONE CALL .......................................................................................................34
RECEIVING A HANDS-FREE CALL:WHEN IN-CAR UNIT FITTED..............................................34
RECEIVING APERSONAL CALL ON THE HANDSET: ................................................................34
UNANSWERED CALLS............................................................................................................35
VOICEMAIL MAILBOX ...........................................................................................................35
CHANGING FROM PRIVATE TO HANDS-FREE:(IF IN-CAR UNIT FITTED)................................. 35
ADJUSTING EARPIECE VOLUME ............................................................................................35
ADJUSTING RINGER VOLUME:IN-CAR KIT USE ONLY............................................................ 36
USING IN-CALL FEATURES ..................................................36
MUTING A CALL.................................................................................................................... 36
USING THE MENUS................................................................37
NAVIGATE THE OPTIONS MENUS...........................................................................................37
USING THE QUICK ACCESS MENU.........................................................................................37
ACTIVATE THE FEATURE DIRECTLY...................................................................................... 38
DEFAULT QUICK ACCESS SETTINGS...................................................................................... 38
USING THE IN-CALL MENU...................................................................................................38
MANAGING THE PHONE BOOK............................................39
ENTERING THE PHONE BOOK MENU...................................................................................... 39
ORGANIZING YOUR PHONE BOOK.........................................................................................39
STORING NAMES AND NUMBERS.......................................41

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
5
ADD AN ENTRY .....................................................................................................................41
ENTERING NAMES.................................................................................................................41
CORRECT AN ENTRY .............................................................................................................41
CALLING,MODIFYING,OR ERASING AN ENTRY ....................................................................41
CALL A SELECTED ENTRY..................................................................................................... 41
MODIFY A NAME OR NUMBER...............................................................................................42
ERASE A NAME AND NUMBER...............................................................................................42
STORING YOUR VOICEMAIL NUMBER ...................................................................................42
MANAGING YOUR MESSAGES.............................................43
HOW YOUR PHONE NOTIFIES YOU OF MESSAGES.................................................................43
HOW MESSAGES ARE STORED ..............................................................................................43
WHAT MESSAGES CONTAIN..................................................................................................43
ACCESSING YOUR MESSAGES... ............................................................................................ 43
READ A NEW MESSAGES NOTIFICATION MESSAGE...............................................................43
TEXT MESSAGES...................................................................44
DELETE MESSAGES ...............................................................................................................44
ACCESSING YOUR MESSAGES... ............................................................................................ 44
GO TO THE NEXT MESSAGE...................................................................................................44
RETURN A CALL FROM NUMBER IN MESSAGE........................................................................45
CUSTOMIZING PHONE FEATURES......................................46
ENTERING THE PHONE SETUP MENU.....................................................................................46
ADJUSTING THE RINGER VOLUME.........................................................................................47
SETTING THE RINGER TONE ..................................................................................................47
GETTING TO PHONE SETUP.................................................................................................... 47
SETTING THE KEYPAD TONES................................................................................................48
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR PHONE .............................................................................48
LOCK THE PHONE AUTOMATICALLY .....................................................................................48
LOCK THE PHONE INSTANTLY ...............................................................................................48
UNLOCK THE PHONE .............................................................................................................48
CHANGE THE UNLOCK CODE.................................................................................................49
GETTING TO REQUIRE SIM CARD PIN..................................................................................49
PROTECTING THE SIM CARD................................................................................................. 49
ACTIVATE AND DEACTIVATE THE SIM CARD PIN CODE ......................................................49
GETTING TO REQUIRE SIM CARD PIN..................................................................................50
CHANGE THE SIM CARD PIN CODE......................................................................................50
UNBLOCK THE PIN CODE......................................................................................................50
GETTING TO PHONE SETUP.................................................................................................... 50
SELECTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE....................................................................................50
RESET OPTIONS TO FACTORY DEFAULTS........................51
CLEAR ALL STORED INFORMATION....................................................................................... 51
ACCESSING THE NETWORK ................................................52
ENTERING THE NETWORK SELECTION MENU........................................................................52
GETTING TO NETWORK SELECTION....................................................................................... 52
REGISTERING WITH THE SATELLITE NETWORK.....................................................................52
SHOWING CALL TIMERS........................................................................................................53
SHOW THE TIME OF THE LAST CALL .....................................................................................53

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
6
SHOW TOTAL TIME FOR ALL CALLS .....................................................................................53
GETTING TO AUDIBLE CALL TIMERS.....................................................................................53
SETTING AUDIBLE CALL TIMERS ..........................................................................................53
SET THE REPETITIVE TIMER ..................................................................................................54
SETTING UP YOUR ACCESSORIES .....................................55
ENTERING THE ACCESSORY SETUP MENU............................................................................. 55
MUTE CAR RADIO.................................................................................................................55
ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE EXTENDED MENUS.........................................................................56
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RST973 ......................................57
GLOSSARY .............................................................................59

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
7
About BEAM Communications
Beam Communications, is an authorised manufacturer of Iridium Satellite products.
Beam develops subscriber products that utilise the Iridium satellite network of Low Earth
Orbit satellites, known as LEOs. The Iridium network is extensively used around the world
by commercial enterprises and defence agencies.
Beam products address the needs of individuals, communities, government agencies and
the corporate sector, providing voice and data access without the need for traditional wire-
line or mobile phone infrastructure.
As the Iridium satellite network is global, Beam’s products address global markets, across
the spectrum of rural and remote users, including households, motor vehicles, telemetry,
maritime and emergency services.
Beam Communications Pty Ltd
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Web: www.beamcomm.net
Info: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
8
Introduction
This guide outlines the details for installing the Beam In-vehicle hands free
unit in conjunction with a Beam Remote Satellite Terminal. This unit supports
the Beam RST100, RST200, RST310 & RST610 Remote Satellite
Terminal equipment, and should not be used with any other terminals other
than those specified.
Features
Full In-vehicle Integration
The Beam In vehicle kit allows for a quality permanent installation to the vehicle. The
antenna, microphone and speaker are simply installed in a convenient location within
the vehicle following the instructions provided with the kit. The handset is simply
installed in a cradle or secure location ready for use.
Functionality
The major advantage of an in-vehicle kit is the hands-free use along with the
permanently installed antenna for increased call quality and signal penetration.
The Intelligent Handset will support all the standard functionality whilst being used
with the Beam In-vehicle kit.
Intelligent Handset Interface
The In-vehicle kit supports the Beam Intelligent Handset, RST970. The handset
supports voice calls as well as utilizing the Iridium SMS service. The handset is
compact and includes an inbuilt ring alert. The handset also enables a private in
vehicle conversation.
RS232 Data Port
A RS232 serial data port is provided via the “Comm Port” allowing data calls, or
tracking / alerting modules or a PC to be connected. Refer to the AT commands
guide on the CDROM for modem commands.
(Optional) Alert / Tracking Interface
The Beam TrackALERT terminals are an intelligent Alert / Tracking and Monitoring
unit all-in-one and are available for all Beam terminals. TrackALERT allows the
deployment of various applications including vehicle, asset, asset tracking,
monitoring and condition reporting, remote control and configuration. Alert/Alarm
monitoring applications are available.
The TrackALERT interface is highly intelligent and the ability to configure many
parameters in the terminal locally or remotely enables a great deal of customization
and flexibility.
Key Features
Convenient Hands-free Operation
Supports Intelligent Handset
Horn Alert Integration
11-32V DC Input
Convenient Installation
Supports Voice & Data Services
Full Duplex Hands-free Operation
Echo Cancellation
Stereo Integration Possible
Supports DC Power Input

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
9
Installation Overview
Intelligent Handset
Speaker Microphone
Power LED
DB9 Comm
Port
ELECTRICAL LEGEND
RED = A+
Black = GND
Green = Auxiliary Power
Radio Mute & Horn Alert: Switch to ground when active
Horn Alert
11-32V DC Input
Radio
Mute
+ _ Negative
Ground
Positive
3A fuse
Accessory
1A fuse
A
ntenna
Beam RST100 back
D25 Connector
JOIN
RED wire for illustration only
Horn Alert
11-32V DC Input
Radio
Mute
+ _ Negative
Ground
Positive
3A fuse
Accessory
1A fuse
A
ntenna
Beam RST100 back
D25 Connector
JOIN
RED wire for illustration only

RST973 IN-VEHICLE INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL
10
Safety Information
IMPORTANT: Read this information before using your Beam in vehicle hands
free.
Exposure to Radio Frequency SignalsTe
Your wireless mobile telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
International agencies have set standards and recommendations for the
protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996
•Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) DIN-0848
•United States Federal Commission, Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines
(1996)
•National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom, GS 11, 1988
•American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95. 1-1992
These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For example, over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health
agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the
updated ANSI standard.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate
local agency regulations. Please refer to your Service Provider for further
information.
Phone Operation
Do not operate your mobile telephone when a person is within 4 inches (10
centimeters) of the antenna. A person or object within 4 inches (10 centimeters) of
the antenna could impair call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than necessary and expose that person to RF energy in excess
of that established by the FCC RF Exposure Guidelines.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. Observe the following guidelines when using
your phone while driving.
•Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility.
•Use hands-free phone operation, if available.
•Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions
so require.