Beam IsatDock DRIVE User manual

1. IsatDock DRIVE Equipment Overview
1. IsatDock DRIVE unit
2. Key Lock
3. IsatPhone Eject Button
4. IsatPhone Pro (not included)
5. IsatPhone Pro Docking Tray
6. Function Buttons
7. Status Indication Light
8. Power Cable Loom
a. Power Supply
b. Satellite TNC-Female Connector
c. GPS SMA-Female Connector
d. Microphone
e. Speaker
f. Alert Loop (green & brown)
Horn Alert (blue)
Radio Mute (white)
9. RAM Mounting
10. Privacy Handset Connection
11. Micro USB Data Connection
IsatDock DRIVE
Quick Start Guide
Suitable for the IsatPhone Pro
www.beamcommunications.com
PART #: USRQSG006002
BEAM Communications
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Web: www.beamcommunications.com
Information: [email protected]om
Support: suppor[email protected]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
2. Specication Summary
Average Power
Consumption
Current @ 12V
Average Watts
Power w/o IsatPhone 130mA 1.6W
Standby +Charging 360mA 4.3W
Transmit + Charging 875mA 10.5W
Sleep Mode 5mA 60mW
Peak Current 3.5A 42W
Physical Specications
Dimensions 230 x 84 x 80
(mm)
9.1 x 3.3 x 3.2
(inches)
Weight - dock 670g 1.47lbs
Total Kit Weight 1.67Kg 3.68lbs
Environmental Specications
Operating Range -30oC to +70oC- -22oF to +158oF
Storage -35oC to +85oC -31oF to +185oF
Battery Charging Temp* 0oC to +45oC +32oF to 113oF
Humidity <= 75% RH
GPS Module (internal)
Channels 14 tracking, 51 channel acquiring
Update Rate 1Hz
Accuracy Position 2.5m CEP, Velocity 0.1m/s,
Timing 300ns
Acquisition TTFF Cold 29sec, Hot 1sec
Sensitivity -161 dBm
Operational Limits Altitude 18000m, Velocity 515m/s
Dynamics 4G
I/O Alarm/Alert
Alert Button in-built Two button press
1 x alarm loop Bare wire - “Normally closed” loop IN
to OUT
Track In-built - single key press
Connectors / Interfaces
Inmarsat Antenna TNC-Female
GPS Antenna SMA-Female
10-32V DC 4-way microFit (AC/DC adaptor, or
DC lead)
Privacy Handset Port RJ9 connector
Speaker 2-way microFit
Microphone 2-way microFit
* It is ideal for the ambient temperature to be approximately 18 degrees below the 45oC upper limit for the handset to charge the battery
whilst docked.
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1. The Privacy Handset Kit (purchased/
ordered separately) contains a
mounting bracket, space plate, and
fasteners.
2. Mount the handset cup to the
mounting plate, it can be installed to
the left or right side of the dock by
simply rotating the bracket.
3. Mount the spacer plate and the
mounting bracket to the rear of the
IsatDock DRIVE, by using the longer
screws provided with the kit. The original
RAM® arm-bracket plate is also re-
installed behind these plates.
[a] Rear of IsatDock [b] Spacer
[c] Mounting plate [d] RAM base
[e] Mounting screws
4. Plug the Privacy Handset RJ9
connector into the bottom of the
docking unit, as per image below.
Privacy Handset mode is enabled when
the handset is removed from the cup.
Please ensure to re-dock the Privacy
Handset when not in use.
7. IsatDock DRIVE Front Panel
Location Button
Mode
Action LED/Sound
Mute Press
on/o
In a Call:
Mute the microphone (uplink) on the optional privacy handset, if
connected to cradle.
LED turns RED - Muted
LED turns OFF - Not muted
OR
Up/Down In a Call:
Increase/decrease volume on the external speaker or privacy
handset (optional accessory) if connected to cradle.
Audio will sound louder/quieter in privacy handset
with each press.
Out of Call:
Increase/decrease volume of incoming ring tone on the external speaker.
A beep will sound indicating the increased/decreased
ring tone volume .
Single Press
(1 second)
In Tracking Mode*:
Send a tracking message to the pre-congured destination
A beep will sound to indicate that a tracking message
is to be sent#
Single Press
(7 seconds)
In Alert/Emergency Mode*:
Clear the alert/emergency mode and return to the Tracking mode.
LED changes from RED/YELLOW (solid or ashing) to
GREEN#
+
Two button
press
(2 seconds)
In Tracking Mode*:
Activate the Alert/Emergency mode.
A beep will sound indicating alert/emergency mode is
activated#
LED changes from GREEN to solid RED.
LED changes to ashing RED once the alert has been sent.
LED will change to slow ashing YELLOW once the
remote server has acknowledged receiving the alert.
+
Brightness
dual button
simultaneous
press
Out of Call:
Enter LED brightness change mode. Press UP and DOWN arrows
to vary intensity. Mode will automatically exit after 5 seconds after
the last button press.
All LED’s will change to WHITE and a single beep will
sound when entering
brightness change mode.
A short double beep will sound when exiting change mode.
* This action is optional, only when the Tracking Mode for your IsatDock MARINE is congured and activated.
# A beep will only sound if audible alerts are enabled in the Falcon
3. Mounting Cradle
The IsatDock DRIVE is supplied with a universal RAM® mount bracket that enables mounting to any
at surface (vertical or horizontal) within a vehicle, or other required location.
6. Privacy Handset (Optional - Extra Order)
The IsatDock DRIVE provides a RJ9 audio socket on the bottom of the docking unit, for connection to the Beam privacy handset. This
provides a local handset function, conveniently mounted next to the IsatDock DRIVE cradle.
4. Inmarsat Antenna Connection
The antenna connections exit from the rear of the IsatDock DRIVE cradle, via the antenna
loom. There are two RF connections required, the Satellite TNC – Female Connector and
GPS SMA-Female connector.
1. Refer to the antennas installation guide
for antenna mounting and location
requirements.
2. Connect the antenna cable labelled
“Inmarsat” to the IsatDock’s TNC
connector
3. Connect the antenna cable labelled “GPS”
to the IsatDock’s SMA connector
4. Connect the antenna cable labelled
“Inmarsat” to the antenna connector labelled
“ISAT” via the SMA connector.
5. Connect the antenna cable labelled “GPS”
to the antenna connector labelled “GPS”
via the SMA connector
WARNING
DO NOT pull with force on the cables from the rear of the
IsatDock DRIVE. Please install strain relief clamping for the
antenna cables where required.
Correct installation of the antenna system is a vital part of
the IsatDock DRIVE system, to ensure reliable functionality,
and drop-free calls.
WARNING
Changes or modications not expressly approved by BEAM
Communications could void the product warranty.
WARNING
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile
transmitting devices, a separation distance of 55 cm or
more should be maintained between the antenna of this
device and persons during device operation. To ensure
compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not
recommended.
5. Docking and Un-docking your
IsatPhone Pro
To place the IsatPro Phone into the docking
unit, both the ‘covers’ on the external
antenna connectors and the USB/Audio
connectors need to be opened.
1. The antenna ‘cover’ must be placed at
90 degrees to the antenna connector
cavity and run parallel to the top edge
of the phone.
2. The ‘cover’ in the base of the phone
should be in the a 90 degree opened
position.
3. To dock the handset, align the IsatPhone
with the phone tray and slide the
handset down until it seats ush to the
bottom of the tray. Swing the phone
down into the cradle by applying
pressure to the top of the handset. An
audible ‘click’ is heard when the phone is
in the docked position.
4. To remove the handset from the cradle,
press the EJECT button at the top of the
docking station. The dock will swing out
and the handset can be removed.
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2
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32 SMA
SMATNC
SMA
Satellite
Antenna
Cable
GPS
Antenna
Cable
Left and right
conguration
a b c d e
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1. Attach one pivot base to the
rear of the IsatDock DRIVE
using the M4 screws supplied.
2. Secure the second pivot
base to the location you
have selected for mounting
the IsatDock DRIVE.
3. Use the interconnecting
step of the RAM® mount to
secure the IsatDock DRIVE
to the pivot base and
tighten into the desired
location rmly using the
wing nut on the stem.
EJECT button
3 screws
M4x14
3 Long Screws
M4 x 18