Beam Terra 800 User manual

Terra 800
Quick Start Guide
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2. SIM Installation
REAR SIM CARD
If your Service Provider has not installed the SIM card for you, follow
these steps to install.
1. Turn the Terminal’s source of power
OFF. Failure to turn it OFF can result in
corruption of your SIM card memory.
2. The Rear SIM is accessed from the rear
of the terminal. Undo the screw and
remove the cover.
3. The SIM connector is shown highlighted
below. Slide the tray guide into the open
position with your nger or thumb.
4. Once opened, raise the SIM tray as shown
below.
5. Gently insert the SIM card into the tray slots
making sure that the golden contacts are
facing downwards.
6. Lower the tray and slide the tray guide into
the lock position.
7. Replace the SIM cover, and tighten the
screw.
SIDE SIM CARD
The Side SIM port can be used on its own, or in addition to the rear port.
1. Insert the SIM with gold contacts
facing down
2. Close the SIM door, and ensure that it
“clicks” shut. This indicates the water
resistant seal has been engaged.
3. Power the terminal back ON.
4. The SIM will automatically register on
the SIM service of the Side SIM.
NOTE
Gold contacts on SIM must be facing downwards.
The Side SIM Port only accepts full size SIM. If required, you can ret your SIM
to the outer card using adhesive tape as illustrated below:
1. Terra 800 Equipment Overview
1. Interchangeable mounting cup
(spring or springless)
2. Privacy handset
3. Speaker
4. Microphone
5. Status LED
6. Screen display
7. Dial keypad
8. Side SIM card port
(full size rapid user)
9. Function keypad
10. Mini USB port
11. Back panel connectors
a. RJ9 privacy handset
b. RJ11/POTS interface
c. Auxiliary device port
d. DC power and accessory input
e. Ring alert / audio system mute
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3. Access to rear connector bay
For the Terra 800, the external cable interfaces
are at the rear of the terminal. The cover
panel creates the IP54 rating for the electrical
interface and retains the cables in their
respective channels. The cover panel is fixed in
place by 6 screws.
a. RJ9 Privacy Handset
b. RJ11/POTS Interface
c. Auxiliary Port
d. DC power and accessory input
e. Ring alert / audio system mute
4. Antenna Connection
1. Refer to the antennas installation guide
for antenna mounting and location
requirements.
2. Connect the antenna cable labelled “GPS” to
the SMA antenna connector labelled “GPS”.
3. Connect the antenna cable labelled “Inmarsat” to
the SMA antenna connector labelled “ISAT”.
4. Connect the GPS-SMA (F) cable end to the
Terra 800 SMA connector
5. Connect the TNC (F) antenna cable end to
the Terra 800 satellite connector
WARNING
DO NOT pull with force on the cables from the rear
of the Terra 800. Please install strain relief clamping
for the antenna cables where required.
Correct installation of the antenna system is
a vital part of the Terra 800 system, to ensure
reliable functionality, and drop-free calls.
WARNING
Changes or modications not expressly approved
by Beam Communications could void the
terminals warranty.
WARNING
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile
transmitting devices, a separation distance of
55cm 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. Wall Mounting & Locking Bolt
There are eight (8) xing holes available
for mounting the bracket to a wall. It is
recommended that at least 3 screws are used to
ensure the Terminal is mounted securely.
Locking Bolt Installation
1. Remove the mounting cup
(See MANUAL for details)
2. Insert the bolt into the hole beneath the cup
and screw into place
3. Ensure the Terminal will not slide up o the
mounting bracket
4. Replace the mounting cup.
8.Status LED
The Status LED indicates the terminal registration
state or any error conditions:
Special Modes of Operation
Firmware Upgrade Mode
• In rmware upgrade mode all LED’s will
ash RED.
Transceiver (USB Bridge) Mode
• In this mode all LED’s will ash GREEN.
7. Terra 800 Dial Keypad
9. Terra 800 Function Keys
Location Button Mode Action LED/Sound
Mute Press
on/o
In a Call:
Mute the microphone (uplink) on the privacy
handset.
LED turns RED - Muted
LED turns OFF - Not muted
LED ashing Yellow - RJ11/POTS in use
OR Up/Down
In a Call:
Increase/decrease volume on speakerphone or
privacy handset.
Audio will sound louder/quieter with each press.
Out of Call:
Increase/decrease volume of incoming ring
tone on the speakerphone.
A beep will sound indicating the increased/decreased ring tone volume
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Brightness
dual button
simultaneous
press
(1 second)
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.
Speakerphone
press ON/OFF
In a Call:
Terminate call if speakerphone mode is active
Activate speakerphone mode if Privacy Handset
mode is active.
LED turns GREEN - Speakerphone mode active
LED turns OFF - Speakerphone mode not active
Out of Call:
Answer inbound call in speakerphone mode
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SMA
SMA
SMA
Satellite
Antenna
Cable
GPS
Antenna
Cable
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RED YELLOW GREEN
ILLUMINATED • No signal
• Not registered
• No SIM card
DTR present on data
port
Unit registered and can
place a call.
FLASHING Firmware upgrade mode
active
Data call in progress Call in progress OR
Transceiver Upgrade Mode
ALTERNATING Red/Yellow - Short circuit on SAT antenna input
Red/Green - Short circuit on GPS antenna input
Red/Yellow/Green - Internal communications error
Signal strength
Network
Status bar
Screen
Local time
Navigation keys
Centre selection key
Right selection key
Green key
Left selection key
Red key
Product name
ContactsInfoMenu
Terra 800
Inmarsat 05:56
1Slide the terminal down to “lock”
Fit the three (3) hooks on the mount
bracket into the three (3) large mounting
holes on the back of the terminal Final “lock” position
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Keypad locked
Alarm set
Call divert on
Unread message
USB connection
New voicemail
Missed call
Bluetooth on