Beam PotsDOCK Extreme Instruction Manual

Installation & User Manual
Suitable for the Iridium Extreme
Portable Satellite Telephone
PotsDOCK Extreme
www.beamcommunications.com
2011 Designed and manufactured by
BEAM Communications Pty Ltd
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BEAM PotsDOCK Extreme
Installation and User Manual
Product name: PotsDOCK Extreme
Manual revision: 04
Part Number: USRMAN007305
Release date: March 2013
BEAM Communications Pty Ltd
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Information furnished by BEAM Communications Pty Ltd 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 license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of BEAM. BEAM reserves the
right to change specications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2011 BEAM Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
User Information
Please record your serial number here for future reference:
Model: EXTRMPD
Serial no.: PD7
This number can be copied from the white label on the
PotsDOCK Extreme Eg. PD700001

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BEAM Communications
BEAM Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Reach
Limited (WRR), listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, is a world leader
in design, manufacture and distribution of specialized communications
equipment for the Iridium Satellite Network.
BEAM’s commitment to be at the forefront has continued to increase
its share of the global satellite communications market. Its premium
distribution network spans the world.
Recognized as a leading provider of satellite communication solutions,
BEAM specializes in Voice, Data, Tracking and customized solutions.
BEAM develops innovative products and services to meet market
demands and niche applications.
BEAM’s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range of markets
including Maritime, Transport, Government, Defence, Mining, Construction,
Forestry, Emergency Services, Relief Aid, Telemetry and Rural Telephony.
Supported by a dedicated team of professionals, BEAM has developed
solid relationships with its peers and network of distributors worldwide.
BEAM Communications Pty Ltd
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Web: www.beamcommunications.com
Info: [e-mail]
Support: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Contents
BEAM Communications 3
Conventions in this Manual 5
Terminology 6
Package Contents 7
Safety Information 9
About this equipment 14
Installation Guidelines 18
PotsDOCK Extreme Usage 31
Data Communications 50
Assuring Quality of Iridium Service 55
Specication Summary 57
Trouble Shooting 61
BEAM Warranty Conditions 63

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Conventions in this Manual
Warnings, cautions and notes appear throughout this manual and are
represented by following conventions.
WARNING / CAUTION:
This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note providing
information to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury.
NOTE / IMPORTANT / TIP:
This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing general
operating information.
INTERFERENCE:
All wireless phones may get interference, which could aect
performance
RECORD:
Write details of your unit for easy reference when required. Ideal
when troubleshooting.

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Terminology
TERM DESCRIPTION
Eagle Extreme Docks Conguration Tool - MS Windows
Install
GPS Global Positioning System
HF Hands-free
DPL Digital Peripheral Line
SMS Short Message Service
SBD Short Burst Data
Mobile Originating Describes a call initiated by the PotsDOCK
Extreme
Mobile Terminating Describes an incoming call being answered by
the PotsDOCK Extreme
Extreme The Iridium Extreme Satellite Telephone
®The ® symbol, mark and logos are owned
by the respective companies of which the
symbol follows. Any use of such marks by
BEAM Communications is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
RF Radio Frequencies
AT Attention command, modem command set used
for transceiver operation
SMA SubMiniature version A co-axial RF connection

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Package Contents
Check that your PotsDOCK Extreme package contains:
1 x PotsDOCK Extreme Docking Cradle
1 x AC/DC Power Adaptor
1 x DC Power Cable/Fuse Kit
1 x RAM Mount
3 x M4 Screws and washers
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for your PotsDOCK
Extreme
• BEAM Privacy Handset Kit (RST755)
• WHIP Antenna (RST714)
• Magnetic Antenna (RST715)
• Bolt Mount Antenna (RST720)
• Active Antenna (RST740)
• Dual Mode Mast Antenna (RST702)
• Dual Mode Whip Antenna (RST706)
• Man Down Kit (RST410)
• UPS Battery Pack (RST055A)
• Cable kits
See your service provider for pricing and availability of the above
quality BEAM accessories.

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Additional Information
For the latest in supporting software and documentation for PotsDOCK
Extreme please visit: www.beamcommunications.com/support
Data
To use data on the PotsDOCK Extreme, the specic BEAM USB driver must be
downloaded from the above link and installed on the PC connected to the
PotsDOCK.
Alert Loop
To congure the alert loop (remote distress button) functionality on your
PotsDOCK Extreme, you must rst install the Eagle Conguration Tool
software, which also includes the specic BEAM USB drivers.
Other resources available online
• Advanced Conguration – inbuilt to Eagle
• Quick Start Guide & Manual
• Iridium Direct Internet
• Antenna Installation Guide
• AT Command Set
• Iridium Extreme Firmware Upgrade if required

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Safety Information
IMPORTANT!
Please read the following information carefully before installing
and using the BEAM PotsDOCK Extreme. Failing to follow instruc-
tions may compromise the safety of the product and may result
in personal injury and/or equipment damage. Please consult your
supplier if you have any further questions.
WARNING:
DO NOT open equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
If a DC power supply is to be used, its output must comply with the
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) requirements of IEC60950.
All connectors must only be connected to equipment ports
which comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
requirements of IEC60950.

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WARNING: POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
• Turn your phone OFF and DO NOT remove your battery or
remove the Extreme handset from the cradle when you are in
any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
• Obey all signs and instructions.
• Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an
explosion or re resulting in bodily injury or even death.
• Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but
not always clearly marked. They include, but are not limited to:
»fuelling areas such as gasoline stations
»below deck on boats;
»fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
»areas where fuel odors are present (for example, if a gas/
propane leak occurs in a car or home);
»areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust, or metal powders;
»any other area where you normally would be advised to
turn o your vehicle engine.
Safety – Iridium Transceiver Extreme
Your Extreme handset is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When
it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. (NOTE:
Refer to Iridium Extreme Phone Manual for additional Information)
• The Iridium Extreme handset has a transceiver which is designed to
be used with an external antenna. This antenna transmits RF energy.
The Iridium antenna (tted via an extension coaxial cable to the
cradle) must be located more than > 0.3 meters (1 foot) from human
body (person) when in operation.
• 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)

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◊ 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 by scientists,
engineers, and physicians from universities, government health
agencies, and industry groups. They review the available body of
research to develop ANSI standard. These ANSI standards are reviewed
regularly for research development.
• Do not operate your satellite telephone when a person is within 1
foot (30 centimeters) of the antenna. A person or object within 1 foot
(30 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 international standards detailed above.
• As a precaution, please maintain the maximum body distance
possible from the antenna during call transmission.
IMPORTANT!
Cellular & Satellite terminals or mobiles operate using radio signals
and communication networks. Because of this, the connection
cannot be guaranteed at all times or under all conditions. Therefore,
you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential
communications, for example emergency calls.

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Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. Certain
equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six inches (6”) be maintained between a wireless
phone’s antenna and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the
pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when phone is turned ON
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
• Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to
suspect interference is taking place
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices require such as
hospitals and on-board aircraft.

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About this equipment
PotsDOCK Extreme Key Features
PotsDOCK Extreme CRADLE
• Securely holds Iridium Extreme handset
• Robust design and construction
• Charges Iridium Extreme handset ready for use
• Integrated antenna connection, Iridium & GPS
• Integrated USB connectivity
POTS/RJ11
• Supports standard cordless & corded telephones (5 REN)
• POTS phone can be run 600m (2000 ft) from unit
• Easily integrated to PBX system
• Ring, busy & dial tones
• Superior voice quality
• Call number processing & quick dial
TRACKING
• Triggering of Quick GPS
• Interfaces to Iridium’s LBS portal
PANIC/ALERTS
• Option of additional wired alert buttons
• Interfaces to Iridium’s LBS portal
• Supports Extreme SOS
INTEGRATED BLUETOOTH®
• Bluetooth® in-built in cradle
• Supports Bluetooth® voice connectivity
IN-BUILT RINGER
• In-built ringer for enhanced ring indication
VOICE, DATA, SMS, SBD
• Supports all Iridium voice, data, SMS & SBD services
• Access to prepaid, post paid & crew calling
PRIVACY HANDSET (Optional)
• Supports optional BEAM privacy handset
• Auto answer when taken out of cup

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INSTALLATION
• Supports 9 - 32V DC power input
• Flexible installation via universal mount
• 100-240V AC pack included
QUALITY
• Professional industrial design
• 2 year replacement guarantee for peace of mind
• 100% factory tested
• Full certied, Iridium, RoHS, CE, AS/EN60950
Beam PotsDOCK Extreme is a compact docking station specically
designed to support RJ11, Bluetooth and tracking. PotsDOCK allows the
Iridium Extreme handset to be connected with an RJ11/POTS interface
enabling standard corded, cordless or DECT handset connection or
alternatively interfaced with a PBX system presenting standard ring, busy
and dial tones like a standard phone network.
PotsDOCK Extreme provides extra features such as Bluetooth for voice
connectivity along with tracking and alert which can be congured to
support periodic polling or emergency alert reporting.
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Tracking / Alert Monitoring
The PotsDOCK Extreme utilizes the Iridium Extreme’s tracking and
emergency notication functions. The Track button is enabled (factory
default setting). The Alert Loop (wires to an emergency distress button) is
disabled, and requires Eagle Conguration Tool to enable it.
Tracking
When the Track button is pressed it initiates a Quick GPS message in the
Iridium Extreme handset.
The Track button can be enabled or disabled by holding the track button
for 5 seconds. the Track button is enabled when Track LED is solid GREEN.
Pressing the Track button (when enabled) then initiates a command for the
Iridium Extreme Handset to send a Quick GPS message. Please ensure that
the Quick GPS settings in the handset are correct before using this feature.
Alert
The PotsDOCK Extreme will trigger the emergency SOS function of the Iridium
Extreme handset when there is a break (OPEN) in the alert loop wires.
Please ensure that the SOS settings in the handset are correct before using
this feature.

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Equipment Overview
1. Latch button
2. Latch
3. Feature buttons
4. Mini-USB port
5. POTS/RJ11
6. Status LED
7. Iridium connector
8. GPS connector
9. Alert loop
(BROWN & GREEN)
10. Input Power
(4-way microt)
11. Privacy Handset
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Installation Guidelines
This guide outlines the process for installing the BEAM PotsDOCK Extreme
in conjunction with an Iridium Extreme portable handset.
This kit must only be used with the Iridium Extreme handset.
• Only qualied personnel should install communication
equipment. If necessary, contact the vehicle manufacturer for air
bag information specic to the vehicle.
• Ensure that the Dock is protected from dirt and moisture.
• Select an area to mount components that do not interfere with
driver or passengers seating or leg space.
• Mount all components securely to prevent shifting that could
cause injury or could interfere with safe vehicle operation. Always
use the supplied mounting hardware.
• Leave space around the units to allow airow and ensure there are
adequate clearance for cables.
• Ensure the handset can be easily reached for normal operation.
Routing Cables (for vehicle installations)
• Route cables so they are protected from pinching, sharp edges,
and crushing.
• Use grommets wherever a cable must pass through a hole in a
metal panel
• Keep all in-line connectors accessible.
• For an extra clean installation, a hole may be driven through the
surface directly behind the docking station.

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Guidelines for Electrical Connections
The system is designed to operate in negative ground 9 to 32
Volt DC electrical systems only. IF using the DC cable:
• The best power connection point for the positive primary power
wire (RED) is the positive terminal of the vessel battery. Often,
direct connection to the battery is inconvenient, and you may
nd it easier to connect the positive wire to the starter solenoid.
Always select a point as close as possible to the battery.
• Connect the (BLACK) negative power wire to a good ground point
at the battery. If you must attach the negative primary power wire
directly to the negative pole of the battery, you may optionally
insert a 10-amp fuse (not included) into the ground (0V) line.
Failure to insert a fuse can cause equipment to overheat IF a
wiring fault exists.
• Many parts of a vessel can produce electrical noise that interferes
with the electrical radio system operation. The ignition system
is the most common source of electrical noise interference.
Before you begin installation, ensure that the ignition wiring and
connections to the vehicle battery are in good working condition.
• Verify that low resistance connections are present between the
battery negative terminal, the vehicle chassis, and the engine
block. All wire connections should be clean and tight.
At 13.6 volts, the PotsDOCK Extreme cradle draws a maximum of 2Amp
current. Please ensure that the vessel battery and alternator have sucient
current capacity to deliver at least 1 amp more than the maximum current that
may be required by the vessel and its other accessories.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Do not connect the PotsDOCK interface power cable to power the unit
until the full installation is completed.

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Installation Procedure
Installing the PotsDOCK Extreme Cradle
Install the components in the following order. More detailed instructions
can be found in the sections following.
1. Mount the PotsDOCK Extreme cradle
2. a) Install the external Iridium Antenna Connection and/or
b) Install the GPS Antenna Connection (optional)
3. Connecting the RJ11/POTS Telephone (optional)
4. Install the external alert button (optional)
5. Connect the privacy handset (ordered as extra option)
6. Connect the DC power cable to the PotsDOCK Extreme
7. Congure Bluetooth® (optional)
8. Congure Tracking / Alert (optional)
When selecting a location for the PotsDOCK Extreme, consider these
guidelines:
• Ensure the mounting surface is strong enough to support the cradle.
• Allow enough room so that you can easily insert the Extreme
handset into and remove it from the cradle.
• Ensure that the PotsDOCK Extreme is within cable distance of
power and antenna connections
• Position the handset and cables so that it does not interfere with
the vehicles operation or the occupants (driver or passenger) leg
space or seating position.
• Ensure sucient room is allowed for the antenna and interface
cables to be routed from the rear of the PotsDOCK Extreme.

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Step 1 - Mounting the PotsDOCK Extreme cradle
The PotsDOCK Extreme is supplied with a universal RAM® mount bracket
that enables mounting to any at surface (vertical or horizontal) within
a vehicle, attached on a wall or on a table as required.
1. Attach one pivot base to the rear of the PotsDOCK Extreme using the
M4 screws and washers supplied.
2. Secure the second pivot base to the location you have selected for
mounting the PotsDOCK Extreme. (screws shown not supplied)
3. Use the interconnecting arm of the RAM® mount to secure the
PotsDOCK Extreme to the pivot base and tighten into the desired
location rmly using the wing nut on the arm.