Beam RemoteSAT RST100B User manual

RST100B RemoteSAT Terminal
Installaon and User
Manual
BEAM Communicaons Pty Ltd

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RST100B RemoteSAT Terminal
Installaon and User Manual
Beam Communicaons Pty Ltd
5/8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Informaon furnished by Beam Communicaons Pty Ltd (Beam) is believed to be accu-
rate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Beam for its use, or for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third pares, which may result from its use. No
license is granted by implicaon or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Beam.
Beam reserves the right to change specicaons at any me without noce.
Copyright © 2017 Beam Communicaons Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
Product name: RST100B User & Installaon Manual
Manual revision: Version 08
Part Number: USRMAN004908
Release date: November 2017

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Package Contents
Check that your RST100B package contains:
 1 x RST100B Unit
 1 x Universal plug-pack power adapter, 110-240V AC
 1 x DC Power Cable 11 – 32V DC input
 1 x 9-pin-to-9-pin RS-232 cable (Male to Female)
 1 x User Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
 Allen Key, screws & washers
 2 x Mounng Brackets
 1 x Adapter Cable (CBLASY015501)
Oponal Accessories
The following oponal accessories are available for your RST100B.
 RST970 - Intelligent handset
 Iridium Cable Kit
 Iridium Antenna
 External Ringer
 Beam GoalZERO UPS Baery Pack (RST060)
Addional Informaon
For the latest in supporng soware and documentaon for RST100B RemoteSAT
please visit: www.beamcommunicaons.com/support/RST100B
See your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these quality accessories.

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User informaon
Please record your serial number here for future reference:
Model: Beam RST1OOB
Serial no:
This number can be copied from the white shipping label on the RST100B box
Eg. 100A2800
The following PIN codes may be required to use your RST100B, please complete these
details for future reference.
PIN Name Funcon Symptom Your PIN
SIM PIN
Supplied by your
Service Provider
Unlocks SIM
card to enable
calls to be
made
Signal LED
ashes
Red
PUK
Supplied by your
Service Provider
Unlocks a
locked SIM card
Signal LED
ashes
Red
User PIN
Supplied
here
Allows access
to user menu
of RST100B via
log port
Enter PIN
on console 9876
Default setting
Supervisor PIN
Supplied here
Allows access
to supervisor
menu of
RST100B via
log port
Enter PIN
on console 3170
Default setting

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Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...............................................................................................................4
USER INFORMATION ................................................................................................................5
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY INFORMATION..............................................................................................................8
CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL .........................................................................................8
ABOUT BEAM COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................9
ABOUT THE RST100B .............................................................................................................10
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................13
WHAT IS A SIM CARD? ............................................................................................................13
SIM CARD PROTECTION ........................................................................................................13
INSTALLING & REMOVING THE SIM CARD ......................................................................13
INSTALLING RST100B .............................................................................................................15
MOUNTING THE RST100B ....................................................................................................15
CONNECTING THE AC POWER CABLE ..............................................................................17
CONNECTING THE DC POWER CABLE .............................................................................18
CONNECTING A HANDSET OR OTHER POTS/RJ 11 DEVICE .....................................18
CONNECTING A LAPTOP OR PC ..........................................................................................19
CONNECTING TO THE LOG PORT .......................................................................................20
CONNECTING AN ANTENNA CABLE ..................................................................................20
INSTALLING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA ............................................................................21
RJ11 / POTS EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................21
PIN CODES ...................................................................................................................................22
MAKING A PHONE CALL .......................................................................................................23
LOGGING ON TO IRIDIUM NETWORK ..............................................................................23
MAKING A PHONE CALL ........................................................................................................23
ACCESSING VMAIL AND SMS ON YOUR RST1OOB ......................................................24
VOICEMAIL .................................................................................................................................24
SMS - SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE ........................................................................................24
CONNECTING YOUR RST100B WITH A PABX .................................................................24
CONFIGURING SMS-POTS FEATURE .................................................................................26
CONNECTING AN CONFIGURING AN SMS-POTS TELEPHONE ................................26

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REMOTE CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................27
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS ...................................................................................................28
BEAM RST970: INTELLIGENT HANDSET ...........................................................................28
SPECIFICATION SUMMARY .................................................................................................29
RS232 SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................................................30
PHYSICAL CONNECTION .......................................................................................................30
RS232 PORT SIGNAL SUPPORT AND HANDSHAKING .................................................31
RS232 PORT ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS ...........................................................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................32
BEAM WARRANTY & CONDITIONS .........................................................................................35

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Safety Informaon
IMPORTANT!
Please read the following informaon carefully before installing and using
this Beam equipment. Failing to follow instrucons 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 quesons.
Your RST100B is a low power radio transmier and receiver, when ON, it receives and
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
The design of your RST100B system complies with internaonal safety standards.
Refer to the appropriate secon of this RST100B Installaon & User Manual for
addional safety informaon.
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 con-
nected to equipment ports which comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage
(SELV) requirements of IEC60950.”
Convenons in this Manual
Warnings, cauons and notes appear throughout this manual and are represented by
following convenons.
WARNING:
This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note providing
informaon to prevent personal injury or damage to equipment.
NOTE:
This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing general
operang informaon.
INTERFERENCE:
All wireless phones may get interference, which could aect performance.
RECORD:
Write details of your unit for easy reference when required. Ideal when
troubleshoong.

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About Beam Communicaons
Beam Communicaons, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Reach Limited (WRR),
listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, is a world leader in design, manufacture and
distribuon of specialized communicaons equipment for the Iridium Satellite Network.
Beam’s commitment to be at the forefront has connued to increase its share of the
global satellite communicaons market. Its premium distribuon network spans the
world.
Recognized as a leading provider of satellite communicaon soluons, Beam specializes
in Voice, Data, Tracking and customized soluons. Beam develops innovave products
and services to meet market demands and niche applicaons.
Beam’s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range of vercal markets including
Marime, Transport, Government, Defense, Mining, Construcon, Forestry, Emergency
Services, Relief Aid, Telemetry and Rural Telephony.
Supported by a dedicated team of professionals, Beam has developed solid relaonships
with its peers and network of distributors worldwide.
Beam Communicaons Pty Ltd
5/8 Anzed Court, Mulgrave,
Victoria, 3170, AUSTRALIA
Web: www.beamcommunicaons.com
Info: info@beamcommunicaons.com
Support: support@beamcommunicaons.com
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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About the RST100B
The RST100B - Remote Satellite Terminal:
• provides a reliable and cost eecve telephone or data service connecon when
a wired connecon is not available, via the Iridium network — a satellite-based,
wireless communicaons network.
• allows the connecon of standard telephone handsets and other
telecommunicaons devices.
• emulates the funconality of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
• includes two wire voice connecons, a Hayes compable modem, providing a serial
socket for a computer, a socket for the connecon of a plug-pack type mains power
supply and a connecon to an external antenna.
• provides a serial control interface and audio input and outputs by way of the
transceiver’s control and connecon interface.

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The Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 Status LEDs
1. Power
2. Voicemail waing*
3. SMS waing
4. Call status
5. Signal strength
* Subject to network availability
The Rear Panel
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset
A
F G H I
B C D E
A: RJ11 Phone Socket
B: Parallel RJ11 Phone Socket
C: Intelligent Handset
D: Comm (Data) Port
E: Reset Buon
F: Iridium Antenna Port
G: DC Power Input
H: Remote Status Indicator – Not used
I: Log Port – Conguraon Port using Beam Management System

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The RST100B Status Indicators
The status indicators are located on the front panel of the RST100B. The LED lights on
the front panel show the RST100B status.
NOTE:
The LEDs will blink in dierent combinaons to indicate transmission
status, signal strength and power.
Power
When powering up the RST100B, the Power LED ashes while it carries out internal
self-diagnosis, and then illuminates a steady green
Vmail
The Voicemail LED ashes to indicate message(s) are waing in your voice mailbox to be
retrieved. This service is subject to network support and not available from all providers.
SMS
The SMS LED ashes to indicate an SMS message is waing.
Call
The Call LED indicates the status of the call, which can be:
• In Call
• Waing to connect
• Incoming call
Signal
The Signal LED indicates the strength of the signal from the Iridium network at your
locaon. This LED displays dierent colours to indicate the strength of the RF (Radio
Frequency) signal and dierent on/o condions to indicate the terminal status.
Signal LED colour Signal strength
Flashing RST100B is registering with the network – please wait
Green Strong
Orange Acceptable
Red No signal, or is not registered on the Iridium network
For further informaon about these aspects, refer to the troubleshoong secon of this
manual.

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Geng Started
What is a SIM Card?
A SIM Card is a Subscriber Identy Module (computer chip) that contains identy
informaon for accessing the Iridium network. It funcons as the digital memory of the
RST100B and also stores your personal informaon, including received SMS messages.
SIM Card Protecon
Handle the SIM card with care, avoid exposing the card to stac electricity, water or dirt.
Scratching or bending the SIM card will damage the card or its metal contacts.
Installing & Removing the SIM Card
The SIM card is stored in a recess in the SIM card compartment located at boom of
your RST100B.
If your Service Provider has not installed the SIM card for you, follow these steps to
install it.
WARNING:
Make sure the RST100RST100B is switched o before you insert or
remove the SIM card. If you do not, the memory on your SIM card
and or the SIM card itself may be damaged.

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Step 1:
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, remove the
holding screw and keep it in a safe place.
Step 2:
Slide-open the compartment cover.
Step 3:
Remove the screws with the allen key provided to
expose the SIM holder of the RST100B
Step 4:
Gently insert the SIM card into the slot making sure
that the golden connectors are facing downwards
SIM
CARD
Step 5:
Replace the cover and secure with allen screws
Step 6:
Slide the compartment cover back into place
Step 7:
Secure the cover with the holding screw removed in Step 1(above).

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Installing RST100B
This chapter explains how to install the RST100B.
WARNING:
Make sure the RST100B is switched o before you connect any cables. If
you do not, the RST100B may be damaged.
NOTE:
Before you install the RST100B, determine if the unit is precongured or
needs customer conguraon.
Mounng the RST100B
The RST100B comes with two (2) right angle brackets that allow mounng for mobile
and xed posioning.
NOTE:
To ensure a secure installaon:
1. Mount the RST100B on a clean, even surface.
2. Clean the mount surface of the RST100B.
3. Use the correct type of screws (as supplied).
4. If mounng on wood, ensure wood is structurally sound.
5. Leave enough room around the RST100B to allow easy access to the
rear panel.
6. Do not install the unit in a permanently concealed area. Access must
be possible in the event future service be required.
The mounng brackets provide for two mounng methods:
A: Drop-in (inside corner) mount. B: Flush (outside corner) mount

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Mounng the RST100B unit (connued):
Step 1: Aach the two (2) mounng brackets securely to a suitable struc-
ture making sure the space between the brackets is wide enough
to smoothly slide in the RST100B.
Power
Vmail
SMS
Call
Signal
Satellite
Terminal
RST100
Step 2: Secure the RST100B to the mounng brackets using supplied
screws.
Step 3: Carefully slot the RST100B between the two mounng brackets
and secure with the retaining screws.

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Connecng the AC Power Cable
1. Make sure the AC power switch supplying the RST100B power pack is OFF
2. Connect the AC plug-pack to the adapter cable.
3. Plug in the power cable into the power jack located on the rear panel of the
RST100B.
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset
4. Secure the cable by ghtening the plug collar.
5. Using a country specic PC Monitor or kele cord (not included in the kit) connect
this to the AC plug pack for accessing Mains power.

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Connecng the DC Power Cable
1. Connect the DC terminaon terminal of the cable to your DC power source
2. Plug the remaining end with the screw connector into the power jack located on
the rear panel of the RST100B.
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset
3. Secure the cable by ghtening the plug collar.
Connecng a Handset or other POTS/RJ 11 device
1. Connect a telephone, answering machine or cordless phone into the Line or
Accessory socket. This socket supports an RJ11 plug.
Facsimile Messaging via a standard RJ11 connecon is not supported on
the Iridium Network – see your Service Provider to discuss the dedicated
FX2600 Iridium Fax Unit or visit us at
www.beamcommunicaons.com
2. The Accessory & Line sockets work in parallel
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset

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Connecng the oponal Intelligent RST970 Handset
1. Connect to the Iridium Intelligent Handset, if supplied, directly to the Handset
socket of the RST100B.
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset
Figure: RST970 Handset cable connected to Handset Port
Only use the extension cables for this handset provided. Cables up to
30 metres in length are available; consult with your Service Provider.
Connecng a laptop or PC
1. Plug the laptop cable into the Comm Port of the RST100B.
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log P
Reset
Figure: Serial cable connected to Comm Port
For more informaon on accessing Iridium Data Services with your
RST100B, please refer to the Beam Data Guide (available at
www.beamcommunicaons.com)

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Connecng to the Log Port
1. Plug the laptop cable into the Log Port of the RST100B.
Made in Australia
Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset
Figure: Serial cable connected to Log Port
The Log Port should only be used for conguraon and control of the
terminal equipment. The Log Port cannot be used for communicaons or
data services.
The Log Port can also be used when using a Beam Alert/Monitoring Device, refer to the
instrucon provided with the accessory device for conguraon and installaon.
Connecng an Antenna Cable
1. Plug the antenna cable into the antenna jack located on the rear panel of the
RST100B, as shown below. Secure this cable by ghtening the connector collar.
2. The specied cable being used must not exceed the Iridium 3dB maximum loss
rang. This will ensure maximum performance of your RST100B.
Refer to your Service Provider for full details or to purchase an approved cable.
Made in Australia Antenna
Power Input
11-32V DC
Remote Status Indicator
Accessory Line Handset Comm Port
Log Port
Reset
Figure: Antenna cable connected to a RST100B