Connect IridiTRAK Antennas Optimizing Iridium Performance
Iridium is a line-of-sight Satellite network, conditions
that can compromise the quality of the service you
may receive include:
Obstructions1.
Provide the best satellite view for your antenna
by removing all obstructions where possible.
Cabling2.
Use the shortest cable length and the fewest
number of connectors on all Iridium certied
antenna cable runs.
RF Interference3.
Install antenna as far away from other
transmitters as possible.
Antenna Options visit
www.beamcommunications.com
When all previous installation steps have been completed,
conrm that the antenna(s) are connected and the power loom
active. Once power is connected, the IridiTRAK LED lamp will
start to operate, and the GPS, and Iridium engines will attempt
to register to the service providers, and acquire lock.
Status LED
*One (1) LED lamp are present on the front Face, and enabled
on the IridiTRAK.
This LED displays the status of both Iridium and GPS signals,
as well as system error mode, by varying the ashing and
colour.
Powering Up
3
LED Status Description
Iridium No Signal
(Flash rate: 1.5sec OFF, 1.5sec ON)
Not registered; trying to register with Iridium
network
(Flash rate: 1.5sec OFF, 1.5sec ON)
Registered; ready
GPS Not locked. Trying to acquire GPS x.
(Flash rate: 1sec OFF, 0.3sec ON)
Locked, ready
(Flash rate: 1sec OFF, 0.3sec ON)
System System error
In Sleep mode (power-saving) LED’s will be OFF.
With no external power, LED’s will be OFF.
If any problems, try the following:
Repeat these instruction to ensure 1.
everything has been completed.
Is there power to the unit? Check 2.
all connections and fuses. If not
refer to your Service Provider
If the antenna signal is not strong, 3.
you will need to move location to
access better coverage and re-test.
For additional troubleshooting, refer to
your manual or
www.beamcommunications.com
