Beam RST200 Instruction Manual

Remote Satellite Modem
RST200
Installation & User
Manual
Beam Communications Pty Ltd

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Remote Satellite Modem
RST200
Installation &
User
Manual
Beam Communications Pty Ltd
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
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 license 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 © 2005 Beam Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
Product name: RST200 Installation & User Manual
Part Number: USRMAN000302
Manual revision: 02
Release date: April 2005

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Contents
CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................... 5
WELCOME............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Conventions in this Manual ............................................................................................................................ 6
ABOUT BEAM COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 7
WHAT IS THE RST200?..................................................................................................................................... 8
The Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 9
The Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................ 9
The RST200 Status Indicators....................................................................................................................... 10
Display Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................... 12
THE RST200 PACKAGE CONTAINS:................................................................................................................. 12
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................. 12
GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................................................... 13
WHAT IS A SIM CARD?..................................................................................................................................... 13
SIM CARD PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................. 13
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE SIM CARD........................................................................................................... 13
PIN DETAILS............................................................................................................................................. 15
INSTALLING RST200....................................................................................................................................... 16
MOUNTING THE RST200.................................................................................................................................. 16
Mounting methods......................................................................................................................................... 17
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE .................................................................................................................... 18
CONNECTING THE INTELLIGENT HANDSET OR IN-VEHICLE HANDS-FREE ....................................................... 19
CONNECTING THE LAPTOP ............................................................................................................................... 20
CONNECTING TO THE LOG PORT...................................................................................................................... 20
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA CABLE................................................................................................................. 21
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA ......................................................................................................................... 22
PLANNING THE ANTENNA INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 22
INSTALLATION OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 23
DATA TERMINAL SETTINGS FOR AUTO-ANSWERING AN INCOMING DATA CALL................................................ 24
REMOTE CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................... 25
RST970 INTELLIGENT HANDSET USE.............................................................................................. 27
INTELLIGENT HANDSET USE (OPTIONAL).......................................................................................................... 27
Connecting the Intelligent Handset............................................................................................................... 27
IN-VEHICLE HANDS FREE KIT (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................. 28
Installation of In-vehicle Hands-free ............................................................................................................ 28
ANTENNA INSTALLATION GUIDES ............................................................................................................ 29
EXAMPLES......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Maritime Installations................................................................................................................................... 29
Fixed Building Installations.......................................................................................................................... 29
Mobile / Transport Installations ................................................................................................................... 30
Heavy Machinery Installations ..................................................................................................................... 30
INSTALLING ANTENNA CABLES ......................................................................................................................... 30
PROTECTING THE ANTENNA FROM LIGHTNING ................................................................................................ 31

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ASSURING QUALITY OF IRIDIUM SERVICE ............................................................................................. 32
OBSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................................ 32
CABLING............................................................................................................................................................ 32
RF INTERFERENCE........................................................................................................................................... 33
SYMPTOMS OF RF INTERFERENCE .................................................................................................................. 34
MITIGATION OF RF INTERFERENCE.................................................................................................................. 34
Recommended Operating Distances: ............................................................................................................ 35
Inmarsat Mini-M ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Inmarsat-C (CAPSAT) .................................................................................................................................. 35
SPECIFICATION SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 36
RS232 SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 37
PHYSICAL CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................... 37
RS232 PORT SIGNAL SUPPORT AND HANDSHAKING...................................................................................... 37
RS232 PORT ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS........................................................................................................ 38
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RST200 ............................................................................................................. 39

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Safety Information
Note: Read the following information before installing and using the BEAM
RST200.
Your RST200 is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives
and sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
The design of your RST200 system complies with international safety standards.
Refer to the appropriate section of the RST200 User Manual for additional relevant
safety information.
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 except the Line and Accessory sockets must only be connected to
equipment ports which comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
requirements of IEC60950.”
Note: This manual is only for RST200 Terminals with a serial number
with the following prefix:
Serial Numbers 200AXXXX “ The serial number must contain an “A”
to support the Intelligent Handset RST970 & RST973 In-vehicle
Hands-free kit. accessories.

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Welcome
Welcome to the Beam RST200, the intelligent remote satellite modem.
This Installation and User manual contains all the information you need to configure
the Beam RST200 and discover the advantages of Beam Communications and
Iridium Network technology.
Conventions in this Manual
Warnings, cautions and notes appear throughout this manual.
They are represented by following conventions.
Warning: This symbol and associated text indicate a warning
note providing information to prevent personal injury or damage
to equipment.
Note: This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing
general operating information.
Interference: All wireless phones may get interference, which
could affect performance.

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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.

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What is the RST200?
The RST200 is a Remote Satellite Modem designed to provide a reliable and cost
effective voice and or data service connection when a wired connection is not
available. It does this by providing a standard modem interface to the Iridium network
— a satellite-based, wireless communications network that enables remote
communication.
The RST200 allows the connection of a proprietary intelligent handset for voice
telephone handsets and other data terminal telecommunications devices.
The RST200 emulates the functionality of a Hayes compatible modem, providing a
serial socket for a computer, a socket for the connection of a plug-pack type mains
power supply and a connection to an external antenna.
The RST200 provides a serial control interface and audio input and outputs by way of
the transceiver’s control and connection interface. The RST200 interprets the signals
from the subscriber equipment and constructs control signals to the transceiver.
In addition, the RST200 incorporates a signal strength meter to assist in
implementation and in-call performance.
The RST200 from Beam Communications brings you all the convenience and ease
of use of a basic Voice and Data services anywhere in the world using the Iridium
Satellite phone system. RST200 Overview

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The Front Panel
Figure 1 - The RST200 front panel
Status LEDS
1. Power
2. Data
3. SMS waiting
4. DTR TX/RX
5. Signal strength
The Rear Panel
Figure 2 - The RST200 rear panel
Connectors
1. Antenna
2. Power 11-32V DC
3. RJ45 Intelligent Handset / In-vehicle Hands free Connector
4. Comm.’s Port
5. Log Port
6. Reset Switch

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The RST200 Status Indicators
The status indicators are located on the front panel of the RST200. The LED lights on
the front panel show the RST200 status.
Note: The LED lights blink in different combinations to indicate
transmission status.
Display Status Indicators
Power
When the RST200 powers up, the Power indicator flashes while it carries out internal
self-diagnosis, and then goes steady green and remains lit while power is applied to
the RST200.
If the Power indicator does not illuminate at all when you switch on the RST200,
check the power supply to the RST200.
If the Power indicator flashes rather than illuminates continuously after a few
seconds, the RST200 may require service. Contact your service provider.
DTR
The DTR indicator indicates whether DTR is asserted.
SMS Waiting
The SMS Waiting LED flashes to indicate an SMS message is waiting.
Data Status
The Call Status indicator indicates the status of the call. The Call status indicates:
• In Call
• Incoming call