Iridium 9801 User manual

Iridium Openport Terminal
Installation Manual
9801 I Above Decks Equipment
9701 I Below Decks Equipment

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I Contents 1 I Introduction11
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
Terms to Know.............................................1.1
Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
2 I Safety 21
Warnings.................................................2.1
Radiation Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
3 I Overview 31
Iridium Satellite Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Openport Terminal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installer Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2
4 I Installation41
Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Choosing the ADE Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Obstructions around the ADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2
Signal Interference around the ADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.
ADE Mounting Bracket and Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5
Installing the ADE........................................ 4.6
Grounding the ADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7
Choosing the BDE Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.8
Installing the BDE........................................ 4.9
Connecting External Cables to the BDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10
SIM Validation...........................................4.12
Computer Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
PC & Network Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
5 I Initial System Conguration                           51
Conguring the System...................................5.1
Software Upgrade........................................5.8
6 I Testing the System 61
7 I Educate the Customer                                 71
8 I Basic Diagnostics                                     81
ISU Web Pages............................................8.1
9 I Troubleshooting                                      91
Access Denied ............................................9.
Appendix A I Approvals                                  A1
FCC Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

1.1
Thank you for purchasing the state of the art Iridium Openport
Terminal. Iridium is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and
data communications solutions with complete coverage of the entire
earth including oceans, airways and even polar regions. The Iridium
Openport Terminal delivers reliable, secure, real-time, simultaneous
high quality voice and up to 128kbit/s data connection to the Iridium
satellite network from any point on the globe.
About This Manual
Iridium Openport Terminal I 1 Introduction
This manual provides you with complete information on the use of
the Openport Terminal. This includes the following:
Starting the system
How to make and receive voice calls
How to transfer data across the Internet
System Administration
Troubleshooting
ADE: Above Decks Equipment, the radiating unit.
BDE: Below Decks Equipment, the user interface unit.
ISU: Iridium Subscriber Unit, The ADE and BDE together.
POTS: Plain Old Telephony System
SIM: Subscriber Identity Module
PSU: Power Supply Unit
Provisioned: A term used to indicate the SIM card is activated for
voice and data connection. This can only be done by the Service
Provider.
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Terms to Know
1 I Introduction
1 Introduction

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WARNING!
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SIM
on / off data voice 1 voice 2 voice 3
POWER
STATUS
SIGNAL
GPS
2.1
Iridium Openport Terminal I 2 Safety
The ADE and the BDE should be installed by a qualied professional
technician trained in the installation of marine electronics and antennas.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specic warnings on the
equipment or in this manual violates the safety standards of the design,
manufacture and intended use of this equipment. Iridium Satellite
LLC assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with
these requirements.
2 I Safety
The Below Decks Equipment (BDE) contains extra low
voltage that may cause serious injury if opened or not
grounded. Ensure the unit is properly grounded before
operation and do not, under any conditions, open or
dismantle the BDE.
Note: Only a qualied professional technician trained in the installation
of marine electronics and antennas should remove the installation cover
on the BDE.
Warnings
Figure 2 I 1
SIM cover
Installation
cover
CAUTION!
!
The Above Decks Equipment (ADE) transmits radio
frequency (RF) that is potentially harmful. When the
system power is ON keep all personnel a minimum of
1.0 m (. ft.) from the antenna (see Radiation Hazard).
2 Safety

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Radiation Hazard Potentially hazardous radio frequency (RF) is transmitted from the ADE.
To avoid risk to personnel it is recommended people keep the following
distances between themselves and the antenna when the system power
is ON.
Description Minimum Distance from Antenna
within 0° - 180° of the antenna
elevation range
1.0 m (. ft.)
Iridium Openport Terminal I 2 Safety

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Iridium Openport Terminal I 3 Overview
3 I Overview
Iridium’s constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-
linked satellites operating as a fully meshed network and supported
by multiple in-orbit spares. Iridium has gateways in Arizona and
Hawaii and additional telemetry, tracking and control facilities in
Alaska, Canada and Norway. It is the largest commercial satellite
constellation in the world.
Iridium Satellite
Communications
Figure 3 I 1
Openport Terminal
Components
Above Decks Equipment
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Figure 3 I 2
1 Above Decks Equipment (ADE)
The Above Decks Equipment (ADE) provides the communication
connection between the BDE and Iridium’s satellites. The ADE will
automatically locate and track Iridium satellites overhead.
3 Overview

power
status
signal
GPS
SIM
off / on
data
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voice 1 voice 2 voice 3
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Iridium Openport Terminal I 3 Overview
Below Decks Equipment
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3
Figure 3 I 3
2 Below Decks Equipment: The Below Decks Equipment (BDE) is
the modem to which you connect your telephones and
computers. It is capable of handling three POTS/RJ11 telephone
handsets and one Ethernet data connection.
3 ADE / BDE Cable (20 m or 50 m cable included): The cable
connects the ADE to the BDE. It is shielded and has a waterproof
connection for the ADE.
4 AC Power Supply Unit: The AC Power Supply Unit (PSU)
provides power to the BDE.
5 POTS Handsets (not shown): Two handsets are provided with
your OpenPort Equipment: a Captain’s Phone, for installation on
the bridge, and a Crew Phone, designed for quick access to
Iridium Crew Calling services.
6 SIM: The SIM card validates the system at start-up, allows
connection to the Iridium network and provisions the
appropriate phone and data lines.
7 Cable and Strain Relief Ties (not shown): Used to secure
cables.
8 Mounting Bracket: Platform to attach mounting pole and ADE
to at surface.
6SIM card, reset button
and on/off switch are
located behind panel