Beam IridiTRAK RST430 Instruction Manual

IridiTRAK
Model: RST430
Alert / Tracking / Monitoring Interface
Installation & User Manual
Beam Communications Pty Ltd
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IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual
IridiTRAK
RST430
Supporting applications for:
Ships Security Alert System SSAS
Alert / Alarm Systems
Vessel Monitoring System VMS
Vehicle / Asset Monitoring
Wireless Pendant / Duress Alarm
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 © 2009 Beam Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
Product name: IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual
Part Number: USRMAN0038
Manual revision: 09
Release date: April 2013
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Package contents
Check that your IridiTRAK package contains:
1 x RST430 IridiTRAK unit
1 x Power Cable Loom
1 x USB Configuration cable
1 x Installation & User manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for your IridiTRAK:
Antennas:
•Iridium Antenna
•Active GPS Antenna
•Combined Active GPS / Iridium Antenna
•Combined Active GPS / Cellular Antenna
Man-down Duress wireless Pendant / wireless Receiver Kit
Alert Buttons (IP66 and Guarded, two independent actions to operate)
Alert Button cabling
(See your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these quality accessories).
Additional Information
For the latest in supporting software and documentation please visit:
http://www.beamcommunications.com/ims
- IridiTRAK Management System
oMinimal Installation (4.7 MB)
oFull Installation (34.1 MB)
- IridiTRAK Manual Download
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Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS----------------------3
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ---------------- 3
CONTENTS -------------------------------------4
SAFETY INFORMATION --------------------5
SAFETY –IRIDIUM TRANSCEIVER.------ 5
CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL--------- 7
ABOUT BEAM----------------------------------8
WELCOME--------------------------------------9
ABOUT THE IRIDITRAK------------------- 10
KEY FEATURES &BENEFITS------------10
IRIDIUM SATELLITE SYSTEM ------------10
TRACKING DATA--------------------------10
TRACKING /MONITORING FEATURES -11
ALERTS /ALARMS------------------------11
IRIDIUM SBD------------------------------11
BODY PANELS ------------------------------ 12
IRIDITRAK INSTALLATION -------------- 14
IRIDITRAK WIRING CONNECTIONS ---14
BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR WIRING
INSTALLATION -----------------------------16
MOUNTING THE IRIDITRAK UNIT ------18
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM -19
INSTALLING THE IRIDIUM ANTENNA 20
PLANNING THE IRIDIUM ANTENNA
INSTALLATION-----------------------------20
INSTALLATION OPTIONS-----------------21
GPS ANTENNA------------------------------ 22
ACTIVE GPS ANTENNA -----------------22
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES--------------22
POWERING UP------------------------------ 23
STATUS LED------------------------------23
FUNCTIONALITY OF THE IRIDITRAK 24
POWER LOSS -----------------------------24
EMERGENCY MESSAGES----------------24
IGNITION ON/OFF MESSAGES---------24
POSITION REPORTS----------------------24
SLEEP MODE------------------------------25
REMOTE COMMANDS --------------------25
STATES OF IRIDITRAK ------------------- 26
TRACKING MODE ------------------------ 26
EMERGENCY MODE --------------------- 26
SLEEP MODE----------------------------- 26
ALERT LED STATUS----------------------- 27
EXTERNAL ALERT LED----------------- 27
MESSAGING FORMATS FOR
IRIDITRAK-------------------------------------28
MO MESSAGE FORMAT ---------------- 28
READING MO MESSAGE FROM E-MAIL
--------------------------------------------- 29
MT (MOBILE TERMINATED)REMOTE
COMMANDS FORMAT-------------------- 30
EMERGENCY EVENT----------------------31
EMERGENCY STATE:-------------------- 31
EMERGENCY STATE SEQUENCE:------ 31
IRIDITRAK CONFIGURATION----------- 33
IRIDITRAK CONFIGURATION ---------- 33
IRIDITRAK DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
--------------------------------------------- 34
IRIDITRAK ONLINE (OPTIONAL)-ERROR!
BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
SEND A MESSAGE TO IRIDITRAK ----36
USING SHORT BURST DATA:SBD --- 36
CONNECTING TO MONITORED LOOPS
---------------------------------------------------- 38
ALARM CABLE & BUTTON
INSTALLATION ------------------------------39
CABLE SPECIFICATION ----------------- 39
CABLE INSTALLATION ------------------- 40
ASSEMBLY OF THE ALARM BUTTONS- 40
TROUBLESHOOTING THE IRIDITRAK45
BEAM WARRANTY CONDITIONS------46
SPECIFICATIONS--------------------------- 41
GENERAL FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
--------------------------------------------- 41
GPS, IRIDIUM,SPECIFICATIONS ------ 42
PHYSICAL &ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIFICATIONS------------------------- 43
USER / INSTALLER INFORMATION---44
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT! Please read the following information carefully before
installing and using the BEAM IridiTRAK. Failing to follow
instructions 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.
♦Your IridiTRAK 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 IridiTRAK system complies with international safety
standards.
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, and be
within the operational DC voltage range (and power capacity) as
specified in this manual.
All connectors must only be connected to equipment ports which
comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) requirements of
IEC60950.
♦Store the system in a cool and dry area.
♦Do not submerge the system in water.
♦Do not place foreign metal objects or debris in the system. If debris fall into
the system, please return to factory for service.
Safety – Iridium Transceiver.
♦The IridiTRAK has an in-built Iridium transceiver which is designed to be used
with an external antenna. This antenna transmits RF energy. The Iridium
antenna (fitted via an extension coaxial cable) 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)
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. For example, over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and
industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI standard.
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♦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 FCC RF
Exposure Guidelines.
♦As a precaution, please maintain maximum body distance as possible from
the antenna during call transmission.
♦Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the tranceiver and
may violate local agency regulations. Please refer to your Service Provider for
further information.
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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
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.
BEAM Communications Pty Ltd
8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Web: www.beamcommunications.com
Info: [email protected]
Support: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Welcome
Welcome to the BEAM IridiTRAK Alert, Tracking & Monitoring system.
This Installation and User manual contains all the information you need to install and
operate the BEAM IridiTRAK and discover the advantages of BEAM
Communications and Iridium Network technology.
The IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual is for new and experienced users of
wireless network systems.
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About the IridiTRAK
The BEAM IridiTRAK range of terminals incorporate the latest most advanced
technology in providing global alert, tracking and monitoring services.
Key Features & Benefits
•Global Coverage
•Multi Mode Devices
•Iridium Satellite / GPS
•Sensitive GPS engine In-built
•Messaging Capable
•9 – 32VDC input
•Intelligent power saving modes
•Support for multiple alert buttons &
Digital IO
•Multiple alert notifications
•Passcode protected
•Simple Installation / configuration
•Local & remote configuration
•Remote Control
Iridium Satellite System
Iridium is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with
complete coverage of the earth. Iridium delivers essential communications services
to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available.
Tracking Data
The sending of position and status messages for any asset, vehicle or personnel can
be simply and easily reported.
For tracking applications the intelligent IridiTRAK allows the unit to be configured so
that position reports can be sent upon configured periodic interval.
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