Beam iridium RapidSAT 9555 Instruction Manual

iridium RapidSAT 9555
Installation
& User Manual
Suitable for the
Iridium 9555 Portable Satellite Telephone
Beam Communications Pty Ltd

iridium RapidSAT 9555
Installation and User Manual
Version 1.0
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 specications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2009 BEAM Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
Product name: RapidSAT9555
Manual revision: 01
Part Number: USRMAN005101
Release date: January 2010

Package Contents
Check that your RapidSAT 9555 package contains:
 1 x Bag Case - RapidSAT 9555
 1 x Compact Magnetic Mount Antenna (5m cable)
 1 x Auto Accessory Power Input Cable
 User Manual
 Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories
9555RSU UPS Pack version
The following optional accessories are available for your RapidSAT 9555.
• RST055 UPS Battery Pack
• UPS Battery Pack Power Output Cable (length: 150mm)
• RST750 AC/12VDC Adaptor
Other
• USB mini-B to USB-A data cable
See your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these quality BEAM accessories.
User Information
Please record your serial number here for future reference:
Model: RapidSAT 9555
Serial no.: 
This number can be copied from the white label on the RapidSAT 9555
Eg. SK500001

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RapidSAT 9555 Installation & User Manual
CONTENTS
Safety Information 6
About Beam Communications 11
About this Equipment 12
RapidSAT 9555 FEATURES 12
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW 14
RapidSAT Set Up 15
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY 15
ANTENNA INSTALLATION 15
UPS BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION (RST055) - OPTIONAL 16
Operating RapidSAT 18
DOCKING & UNDOCKING THE 9555 HANDSET 18
OPERATION OF THE RapidSAT 9555 19
CHARGING THE 9555 HANDSET WHILST IN THE RapidSAT 19
MAKING CALLS 20
MUTE FUNCTIONALITY & EARPIECE-JACK MODE 21
RapidSAT INTERFACE LED 21
DATA COMMUNICATIONS VIA CRADLE USB PORT 22
INSTALLING THE USB CABLE 23
IRIDIUM 9555 DISPLAY DEFINITIONS 26
POWER-ON MESSAGES 27
Assuring Quality of Iridium Service 28
Specication Summary 30
ELECTRICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS 30
Trouble Shooting 31
Beam Warranty Conditions 34