Blue Sky Network Iridium/GPS Terminal D3000 User manual

D3000 (P/N: 100400-1)
Iridium/GPS Terminal
Installation Guide
Document # 100458
August 2007
Revision 1.1

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COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2007 Blue Sky Network
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored or distributed
without written permission of Blue Sky Network.
Blue Sky Network reserves the right to change or update specifications without notice.
Publication Date: June 2007
Information in this manual is current as of publication or revision date. Specifications and
operational details are subject to change without notice, at the discretion of Blue Sky
Network, LLC.
www.blueskynetwork.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1298 Prospect Street, Suite 1D
La Jolla, CA 92037

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Number Date Author Document Number Notes
- 06/13/2007 Monir Elias 100458 Initial Draft
1.1 07/26/2007 Monir Elias 100458 Added power information
and call to addendum
100459

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................. 4
APPLICATION.........................................................................................................................................................4
WARNING...........................................................................................................................................................4
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION....................................................................................................................... 5
General .................................................................................................................................................................5
System Components .............................................................................................................................................5
D3000 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................................................................................6
D3000 Installation ................................................................................................................................................7
Iridium/GPS Antenna (p/n 100430)....................................................................................................................11
Antenna Description...........................................................................................................................................12
Antenna Installation............................................................................................................................................13
POWER WIRING –INSTALLATION OPTIONS .........................................................................................................14
POWER-UP TEST ..................................................................................................................................................15
SERVICE ACTIVATION................................................................................................................................................... 16

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INTRODUCTION
APPLICATION
This guide is applicable to the following components:
Part Number Component Description
100400-1 D3000 Terminal
100420 D3000 ICB (Iridium/Cable/Bracket) Set
100430 Iridium/GPS Antenna
100431 Suction Mount for 100430 Antenna
100297 Cigarette Lighter Adapter
100459 “In-Vehicle Installation Options” Guide
Notes
WARNING
Information, drawings and wiring diagrams contained in this manual are intended as a
reference for engineering planning only. Drawings and wiring diagrams contained
herein do not represent any specific installation. It is the installer’s responsibility to
create installation drawings specific to the mobile asset.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
General
The Blue Sky Network’s D3000 is an Iridium Satellite Packet Data Terminal. Roughly the
size of a car stereo, it can easily be installed on a land vehicle or a marine vessel for
instant global tracking and 2-way communication.
All data services are managed by the customer through our web-based SkyRouter or other
third-party applications (like Intergraph’s). Skyrouter offers global asset tracking, account
management features, such as user authorization, asset settings, messaging and billing
information.
System Components
- D3000 Terminal
- D3000 ICB Set
- Iridium/GPS Antenna (with integrated cables)
- Antenna Suction Mount (optional)
- Cigarette Lighter Adapter (optional)

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D3000 OVERVIEW
Specifications
Length 7.87” or 200 mm (9” or 228mm with ICB)
Width 3.22” or 82 mm (5” or 127mm with ICB)
Depth 1.5” or 38 mm (2.5” or 64mm with ICB)
Weight 1.1lb or 0.5Kg (2.0 lb or 0.9Kg with ICB)
Power Requirements 9VDC - 18VDC
Nominal Current 0.5A Continuous, 1.0A Peak at 12V
Operating Temperature Range -20 degrees C to + 70 degrees C
Iridium SBD Frequency L-Band
GPS Frequency L-Band
LED Indicator Power (ON/OFF)
I/O Ports 2 Serial Ports (RS-232)
Antenna Dual terminal GPS/Iridium combined
Features
Worldwide - The D3000 is a truly global satellite communication solution, based on the
Iridium satellite network.
GPS - The D3000 has an integrated GPS. Users can define position reporting intervals
via the unit, locally or remotely.
Asset Tracking - Directly from our web-portal, SkyRouter (www.blueskynetwork.com),
users can view the location of one or a fleet of mobile assets. Tracking data can also be
utilized by third party tracking solutions, like Integraph’s.
2-Way Messaging – The D3000 allows users to send and receive messages between
vehicles or between dispatch and vehicle.

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D3000 Installation
The location of the D3000 is at the discretion of the user. It is recommended that the unit is placed
somewhere in the vehicle’s dashboard, but consideration should be given to space, closeness to
driver, environmental conditions and distance from the antenna. There are three main
components needed for the D3000 installation efforts: a) D3000 Terminal; b) D3000 ICB Set; c)
Antenna; and d) Power. Below you will find a description of the D3000 Terminal and the ICB Set.
The Power and Antenna descriptions and installations are discussed in later sections.
D3000 Terminal
The D3000 Terminal (p/n 100400), discussed briefly early on this guide, consists of a device that,
in addition to tracking, displays incoming messages and initiates outgoing messages, transmitted
through a wireless communication system. Its rugged design, ergonomic user interface, full
programmability and extensive expansion options, make it the ideal mobile data terminal for
vehicles. It is built to withstand the extreme temperature range, vibrations and shock that a unit
operating within the vehicle environment must endure, ensuring the high level of reliability
required by a mission critical, mobile system.
The D3000 terminal has a pair of notches in each side (right and left) of the unit, allowing a solid
link of the ICB Set (Mounting Bracket) to its sides. Please refer to D3000 Terminal + ICB
Integration section for more details.
D3000 Terminal
Dimensions: 200 x 82 x 38mm

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D3000 ICB (Iridium LBT, Cable, Bracket)
The D3000 ICB (p/n 100420, below) is pre-assembled and provided with each D3000 unit to be
installed. The ICB Set provides the D3000 unit with the following capabilities: power connection
(“red”), Iridium antenna (“blue”), serial communication (“yellow”) and bracket holes for mechanical
installation flexibility.
ICB Components (without the cable) Pre-Assembled D3000 ICB Set
The ICB can be assembled directly into any surface with the appropriate hole configuration or
bottom Velcro tape (for “Quick Install”). In addition, it can be used with a suction RAM mount,
which allows for higher mechanical flexibility and better visualization of the front panel. The Velcro
tape on the bottom of item 4 (above) is the quickest and easiest way to position the unit in a
dashboard, for example, but other installations using screws are also viable options.
In order to install the ICB in a “fixed” configuration over a surface (with screws), the installer will
need to first understand the configuration of the holes on the bracket (item 4, above). The drawing
in the next page shows the bracket details, including the dimensions of the four center holes (for
standard RAM mounts) and the two holes on each side (that can also be used to fix the unit).

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Bracket Dimensions (in mm)
As mentioned earlier, the brackets can be affixed by means of four center holes (with a standard
RAM suction mount – picture below) or the two side holes. In both cases, the user will need to
remove the ICB nuts and screws (items 6 and 7 from previous page), add screws (in the case of
RAM mount) and re-assemble the set accordingly.

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D3000 Terminal + ICB Integration
1- Decide where in the vehicle or vessel (dashboard, ceiling etc) the D3000 will be installed. For
instance, if the unit is going to be installed in the ceiling, the installer will need to fix the D3000
ICB set upside down in relation to the standard dashboard mount (see below). Start by affixing
the bracket (ICB) in the desired position using a suction mount, velcro tape or screws;
Dashboard Mount-style
Ceiling Mount-style
2- Align the bracket and terminal directions as shown below (cables always to the back side).
Mount the round rubber mount on the right and left sides of the D3000 in a manner that allows
the side screws to fit the top hole (out of the three, the one closest to edge) on the sides of the
bracket (see below).
a) Position the bracket
b) Align the terminal’s back with ICB cables
Rubber
Mount
Side
Screw
c) Insert side screws
Attach the screws from the outside of each side of the bracket so that it goes through the bracket
hole and screws into the rubber mount, which is attached to the D3000 Terminal. Screw it in
firmly, but do not over-tighten.

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3- Connect the Antenna and ICB cables to the D3000 Terminal, by matching coded colors
connectors to their respective port, as shown below.
4- Fix the Power Connector (DB9) into the D3000 Terminal by inserting the two side screws
included in the installation plastic bag, like shown below. Please note that the right screw is
tough to insert, and the unit will be properly secured even if only the left screw is installed.
NOTE: Consult the addendum “In-Vehicle Installation Options” Guide (p/n 100459) for more
information on how to fix the D3000 unit in vehicles.

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Iridium/GPS Antenna (p/n 100430)
Antenna Description
The 100430 is a ground plane independent, heavy duty combination Iridium/GPS antenna which
uses two internally attached, distinct coaxial cables (for Iridium and GPS). In its original
configuration, the antenna comes with cable length of 3m (10 ft) and SMA (Iridium) / MCX (GPS)
terminating connectors.

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Antenna Installation
Fixed
The recommended mounting position is on a flat surface, at the vehicle roof. If the surface is not
flat (less than a radius of 1m or 3.3ft), then make sure any gap between the surface and the
antenna base is sealed with silicon. (e.g. Dow Corning 794s Neutral silicon or similar.) Drill a
16mm (+- 5/8 ") hole in the vehicle roof. Before mounting the antenna, fit the washer in order to
seal between the antenna and the roof of the vehicle. Make sure antenna faces forward when
tightening the mounting nut (see diagram below). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN (Max. Torque = 2.5 -
3 Nm. or 1.8 - 2.2 ft. lbs). Please note that the coaxial cables are linked to the antenna, so the
installer should pass the cables through the hole first and then sit the antenna on the surface.
Temporary/Portable (“Quick Installation”)
The user can also install the antenna in a portable mode inside the vehicle. The picture below
shows an example of how the antenna suction mounting hardware (sold by Blue Sky Network)
can be used to place the antenna from the inside of a vehicle’s windshield.
“Portable” Antenna Components
“Portable” Antenna Installation

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POWER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The D3000 voltage requirements are 9-18V - anything outside this limit may damage the unit. If your boat or
vehicle’s power supply is not within this range, use a DC/DC converter to properly adjust it.
Alternatives for Powering the D3000
a. Cigarette Lighter Adapter (“Quick Installation”)
This is the quickest way of getting the D3000 up and running – just plug in the D3000 power interface to your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter by using Blue Sky Network’s adapter (p/n 100297 – below). Please note that we
strongly recommend that your vehicle’s cigarette lighter provides with a Switched power source (cigarette power
is on when vehicle is on). This will prevent the D3000 to drain the main battery while vehicle is turned off. If a
Constant power source is used (cigarette power always on), we recommend that the user disconnect the
cigarette lighter adapter before leaving the vehicle.
b. Fixed Installation (using factory receiver wires)
This is the case for using the receiver wires from your boat or car panel (below) to power your D3000 unit.
Figure 1
If a specific power harness is not available in your vehicle, you’ll need to identify each of the factory
radio/receiver wires in order to connect them to the D3000 power connector. Please note that each vehicle
receiver connector has a different set of wires with different colors and functions. For example:
VEHICLE
Function: Toyota GM Mazda Ford
Wire Color
12V Switched Gray Yellow Blue/White Yellow/Black
12V Constant Blue/Yellow Orange Blue/Red Green/Yellow
Ground Brown Black Black Black
This is just a reference. Please consult your vehicle’s installer guide to confirm the right wire for 12V Switched
Power and Ground.

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POWER-UP TEST
After D3000 is installed or simply placed inside the vehicle with Power and Antenna
connections properly secured (see picture below), a Power Up Test (PUT) is strongly
recommended. BEFORE YOU START, please make sure the unit has been activated and
is registered in your SkyRouter user account.
Make sure the Antenna is connected
Make sure the D3000 is powered (9 -18V)
Please follow the three steps below to ensure the unit is working correctly after installation:
1. Turn on your vehicle’s Power
When the unit senses external power, it automatically turns on. The D3000’s two side
LEDs (red/green) turn on (red is constant and green blinks) during initialization and it
should take between 15 or 20 seconds before stabilizing at the Main Menu screen.
2. Check the satellite signal strength.
The D3000MD “Menu” screen allows the user to press “Login” (in some special cases it
will require a password) to access the unit’s features. After selecting “Login”, the user can
confirm that the antennas are properly installed and connected by observing the GPS and
Iridium states at the top of the screen. Iridium and GPS signal strengths can vary between
0 and 5 (it usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes to acquire all the satellite signal information).
In a perfect scenario both connections would show 5 bars, but because each vehicle has
its own configuration and antennas can be mounted in different ways, it is more common
to achieve 3-5 bars (which is still good), unless the antenna has a perfect view of the sky
(signal = 5) or completely obstructed by buildings (signal = 0), for example.
3. Confirm that the unit is sending reports
Please check your application (Skyrouter, Intergraph, etc) to make sure your unit is
sending/receiving messages, as well as GPS positions.
If you are having problems with any of the steps above, make sure the power
connection is reliable, back cables are connected properly and the Antenna has a
clear view of the sky.

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SERVICE ACTIVATION
A commissioning or service activation must be performed to activate the Iridium modem so
the system can be used to send/receive data messages. Service Activation consists of the
following steps:
1. Access the Blue Sky Network web site and review the Service Plan options
available.
2. Obtain, by contacting Blue Sky Network, and complete the Service Agreement
form and choose a service plan to fit your needs. This information on the form is
used to set up your account and complete your unit’s activation. Once the
information is completed and the credit card approved, the unit activation can
normally be completed in about an hour.