Inmarsatsat FleetPhone User manual

FleetPhone
Installation guide
The mobile satellite company™

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Introduction
FleetPhone is a fixed satellite phone service ideal for use by master and crew
on smaller vessels. It consists of a below deck terminal with an integrated voice
handset, a below deck connection box, and an omni-directional antenna for
mounting above deck.
Package contents
When you unpack the Inmarsat FleetPhone, make sure you have the following:
• Antenna
• Antennapolemount
• Mountingassembly,including:
– 2 x wing nuts and 2 x washers to attach the antenna to the antenna pole mount
– 4 x U clamps, 2 x clamp brackets, 8 x self-locking nuts and 8 x washers to attach
the pole mount to a suitable fixture
• Connectionbox
• Terminalwithbuilt-inhandset,including:
– Wall-mounting plate and screws
• 2xradiofrequency(RF)cables
– 1 to attach the antenna to the connection box
– 1 to attach the connection box to the terminal
• 2xpowercables
– 1 to attach the connection box to the external power supply
– 1 to attach the connection box to the terminal
Subscription and SIM card
Before you can use FleetPhone, you must obtain a subscription from an authorised
serviceprovider.YouwillbeprovidedwithaSIMCardwithyoursubscription.

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Installing the
FleetPhone
ThissectiondescribeseachofthecomponentsofFleetPhone,andprovidesdetailed
instructionsoninstallation.RefertotheFleetPhoneuserguidefordetailson
operational use.
Installing the antenna
FleetPhone is supplied with an antenna, an antenna cable and a customised pole
and mounting plate assembly, for installation of the antenna above deck. Note the
following:
• Thecustomisedmountingplateassemblyenablesyoutoattachtheantennatothe
pole,andtheninstalltheassemblyatasuitablelocationabovedeck.Thepolemount
ensures moisture runs away from the antenna and is designed to withstand the rigid
mechanical stress encountered on a ship.
• Theomni-directionalantennatransmitsandreceivessignalstoandfromthesatellite.
Installing the antenna
Toinstalltheantenna:
1.Chooseasuitablelocation.Notethefollowing:
 –Theantennamustbepositionedwithclearlineofsighttothesatelliteinall
directions,andwithnoobstructions,suchasmasts,within3m(9ft10in).
– On smaller craft, Inmarsat recommends that you position the antenna at least 1.5m
(4ft11in)abovethedeck.
 2.ConnectoneendoftheantennacabletotheRF
cable connector on the underside of the antenna.
 3.Removetheplasticcableguidefromthebaseof
the antenna, by removing the holding screw.
 4.Runthecablethroughtheinsideofthepole
mount.
 5.Replacetheplasticcableguide,andsecurewith
the holding screw.

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6.Attachtheantennatothepolemountusingthesuppliedwingnutsandwashers,as
shown in the diagram below:
7.AttachtheU-clampassemblytothepolemount,asshownbelow:
 8.Attachthepolemounttoasuitableabovedecks
mast or mounting point, using the outer U-clamps.
Small tolerances in the mast diameter can be
compensated for simply by bending the U-clamps
slightly.
 9.Runtheantennacabletothebelowdeckslocation
of the connection box.
Installing the connection box
Theconnectionboxprovidespowerfortheantennaandhandsetterminal.Installit
in a suitable enclosed below decks location; for example, in a cupboard. It must be
sheltered from the wind, and protected from water, salt and humidity.
Theconnectionboxhasfourports,indicatedinthediagrambelow:

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Installing the terminal
Thebelowdeckhandsetterminalconvertsthesignalfromthesatelliteintoavoicecall,
which you can make or receive using the built-in keypad and receiver.
 Theterminalmustbelocatedwithin3m(9ft10in)
of the connection box, to allow for cables to be
attached.Awall-mountingkitissupplied.Ifyouwant
to wall-mount the terminal:
 1.Chooseasuitablelocation.Notethefollowing:
  • Theterminalcanbemountedvertically,on
a wall, but must not be mounted overhead.
  • Thewallsurfaceshouldbeatandeven.
  • EnsuretheSIMcardslotontherightsideofthe
terminal is easily accessible, in case you need to
removeandreplacetheSIMcard.
  • Ensurealltheconnectorsontheterminalare
easily accessible.
2. Fix the mounting plate to a suitable location on
the wall, using the screws provided.
3. Slide the terminal on to the mounting plate, as
shown left:

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Attaching the cables
Thefollowingcables(allsupplied)arerequiredtoconnecttogetherthecomponents
of the FleetPhone:
RF cables
Connection from/to Cable length Cable Connector types
Antennatoconnection 10m(supplied) N-typeatbothends.
box 20m(optional) Oneendconnectstothe
base of the antenna and runs
down the inside of the pole
mounttotheRFconnectoron
the connection box
Connectionboxto 3m(supplied) SMA-typeatbothends.One
terminal connects to the connection
box, the other connects to the
  ‘Antenna’connectoronthe
terminal
Power cables
Connection from/to Cable length Cable Connector types
Connectionboxto 3m(supplied) 4-pinMolexonthe
terminal connection box.
Buccaneer on the terminal
Externalpowerto 3m(supplied) 2-pinMolexonthe
connection box connection box.
Power socket connector to
the power supply

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Thefollowingillustrationswillhelpyouidentifyeachofthelistedconnectortypes:
If the distance between the components is less than the cable length supplied, do not
cut the cables, as they are designed to match the signal transmitting and receiving
capabilityofthecomponents.Also,ashortenedcablecouldaffectvoicequality.
Note: Only use a cable of the type and length recommended to maintain the signal
receiving capability of the terminal.
Attachthecablesasfollows:
1.RFcablefromtheantennatotheconnectionbox.
2. RFcablefromtheconnectionboxtothe
antennaconnectorontheterminal(asshown
left):

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3. Power cable from the connection box to the
‘DCPower’connectorontheterminal
(asshownleft):
4. Power cable from the connection box to the
power supply.
Refertothefollowingdiagramforguidance:
YouarenowreadytouseFleetPhone.RefertotheFleetPhoneuserguidefordetails.

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Technical specications
Antenna
Type Activeomni-directional/RHCPHelical
Dimensions 170mmx170mmx100mm
 (65/8 in x 65/8 in x 37
/8 in) 
Weight 600g(1.3lbs)
Survivaltemperature -40to+80˚C(-40to+176˚F)
Operationaltemperature -25to+55˚C(-13to+131˚F)
Impedance 50ohms
Gain 2 dBi
Elevation >20degreessubI-4satellite
Pitch/Roll +/-20degrees
G/T -23.5to-24.5dBK
EIRP 5to6dBW
Terminal
Type Integratedhandsetandvoiceterminal
Dimensions 210mmx210mmx70mm
 (81/4 in x 81/4 in x 23/4in)
Weight 1200g(2.6lbs)
Storagetemperature -40to+85ºC(-40to+185ºF)
Operationaltemperature -25to+70ºC(-13to+158ºF)
Humidity 5-95%RHnon-condensing
Frequency TX(1626.5-1660.5MHz)
 RX(1525.0-1559.0MHz)
Transmitterpower 2W(attheantennaconnector)
Connection box
Inputvoltage 10-32VDC
Cabling
TotalRFcableloss 8–10dB
 •10mRFcableattenuation/loss 6–6.5dB
 •3mRFcableattenuation/loss 2–2.5dB

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Safety
information
For your own protection and safety, please read the following sections carefully.
Lightning
During a lightning storm:
• Donotinstalloradjusttheantenna.
• Avoidusingyourterminal.
CAUTION: Your product is not power surge and lightning protected.
Electric shock
Topreventelectricalshock:
• Donotopentheterminalorconnectionbox.
• Donotinsertanyforeignobjectsinanygrooveorgapofyourterminalorconnection
box.Thiscouldcauseelectricshock,shortcircuit,electricburnsordamagetothe
hardware.
• Keepalltheequipmentingoodcondition.
• Ifanycableisdamaged,replaceitwithanewone.
• Disconnectthepowercablefromthepowersupplywhenyoucleantheconnection
box or terminal.
Potentially inflammable or explosive atmosphere
Turnoffyourproductwheninanyareawithapotentiallyinammableorexplosive
atmosphere.Veryrarely,yourproductoritsaccessoriesmaygeneratesparks.Sparksin
suchareascouldcauseanexplosionorreresultingininjuryorevendeath.
Power source
ConnectthepowercablefromtheconnectionboxtoacorrectlyratedDCpowersource
(see‘Technicalspecications’fordetails).
Antenna safe distance
Theantennaemitsradiofrequencyenergywhenswitchedon.Forsafety,keepa
minimumsafetydistanceof0.3m(1ft)fromtheantennawhenitisoperational.

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Guidelines
for safe and
efcient use
TogetthemostfromyourInmarsatFleetPhonereadthefollowingguidelines
thoroughly.
Terminal and connection box care
• Donotusetheterminalandconnectionboxoutdoors.
• Donotexposeyourterminalandconnectionboxtoliquidormoisture.
• Donotexposeyourterminalandconnectionboxtoextremehotorcold
temperature, for example close to the engine room.
• Donotexposeyourterminalandconnectionboxtolightedcandles,cigarettes,
cigars,openames,heatsources,etc.
• Donotdrop,throwortrytobendtheterminalandconnectionbox,asrough
treatment could damage your product.
• Donotexposeyourterminalandconnectionboxtoexcessivevibration.
• Donotpaintyourterminalandconnectionboxasthepaintcouldobstructthe
airventsoradapterjacksandpreventnormaluse.
• Donotattempttodisassembleyourproduct.Abrokenwarrantysealwillvoid
thewarranty.Theterminaldoesnotcontainconsumerserviceablecomponents.
For service information, contact your FleetPhone service provider.
• Treatyourproductwithcare.Keepitinacleananddustfreeplace.Useasoft
damp cloth to clean your product.
Antenna care
• Donotuseyourproductwithanyunauthorisedantennaormodicationsor
attachments.Thesemayviolatetheappropriateregulationsandproduceradio
frequency(RF)energyaboveorbelowtherecommendedlimits,andmaycause
loss of performance.
• Donotattempttodisassembleyourproduct.Abrokenwarrantysealwillvoidthe
warranty.Theantennadoesnotcontainconsumerserviceablecomponents.For
service information, contact your FleetPhone service provider.

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Legal and
Regulatory
• ForDeclarationofConformity,gotoinmarsat.com/fleetphone
• NotethatFleetPhoneisnotintendedforthepurposesofSafety,GMDSSor
official communications with maritime authorities.
• Forinformationre:GMDSS-compliantservicespleasecontactyourInmarsat
service provider.

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