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 Introduction11
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
Terms to Know.............................................1.1
Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
2 I Safety 21
Warnings.................................................2.1
Radiation Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
3 I Overview 31
Iridium Satellite Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Openport Terminal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installer Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2
4 I Installation41
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 Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
5 I Initial System Conguration 51
Conguring the System...................................5.1
Software Upgrade........................................5.8
6 I Testing the System 61
7 I Educate the Customer 71
8 I Basic Diagnostics 81
ISU Web Pages............................................8.1
9 I Troubleshooting 91
Access Denied ............................................9.
Appendix A I Approvals A1
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

1.2

WARNING!
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SIM
on / off data voice 1 voice 2 voice 3
POWER
STATUS
SIGNAL
GPS
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Iridium Openport Terminal I 2 Safety
The ADE and the BDE should be installed by a qualied professional
technician trained in the installation of marine electronics and antennas.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specic 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 qualied 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!
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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).
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1.0 m. (. ft.)
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.)
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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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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

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Installer Supplied
Parts
1 Mounting Pole: Used to establish vertical position of ADE. Must have
additional support if exposed to high winds (see Sec. 4: ADE Mounting
Bracket and Pole).
2 Ethernet Cable: Use if data connection is provisioned. Maximum
length is 50 m.
3 Fasteners: (4) M10 (length depends on bracket, must have 15-20 mm
thread engagement with ADE. () M4 (with ange head or additional
washers, length depends on bracket).
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4.1
Iridium Openport Terminal I 4 Installation
4 I Installation
Before starting the installation check that you have all of the parts
and they have not been damaged in shipment. The basic tools that
you will need is as follows:
Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
Electric drill
Wire cutters (optional)
Open-end and Socket wrenches
Hammer and center punch
Adhesive tape, scriber or pencil
Wire strippers and terminal lug crimper
Connector installation tools
Laptop computer
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Parts and Tools
Choosing the ADE
Location
Proper antenna location is critical to ensure the best communication
between the Iridium Subscriber Unit (ISU) and the Iridium Satellite
network. Follow these guidelines:
Obstructions: To ensure the transmission and reception of a
satellite signal the antenna should be clear of obstructions and
blockage.
Radar Interference: Energy from the radar may overload the
antenna. Mount the antenna above the radar and outside the
beam path of the radar. Do not mount the antenna at the same
level as the radar.
Surface Area: The mounting surface should be wide enough to
accommodate the antenna’s base. It should be at, level (within
±1°), strong enough to support the antenna’s weight 11 kg (24.25
lbs), and rigid enough to withstand heavy vibration.
Location: To reduce the RF radiation exposure it should be
located above areas accessible to passengers. (see Safety:
Radiation Hazard).
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CAUTION!
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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).
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4.2
Diameter of
Obstruction
Obstruction Distance Signal Loss
.2 m (.7 ft.) < 2 m (6.5 ft.) 2 dB
< 4 m (1.1 ft.) 1 dB
.4 m (1. ft.) < 9 m (29.5 ft.) 2 dB
< 1 m (101.8 ft.) 1 dB
.6 m (2 ft.) < 22 m (72.2 ft.) 2 dB
< 75 m (246 ft.) 1 dB
.8 m (2.6 ft.) < 40 m (11.2 ft.) 2 dB
1 dB
1.0 m (. ft.) < 65 m (21.2 ft.) 2 dB
1 dB
Table 4 I 1 Obstruction Signal Loss
Obstructions
around the ADE
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To ensure the best possible connection with the Iridium satellite network
the ADE needs clear exposure, in all directions, to the sky. Two types of
obstruction that should be considered when deciding the placement of
the ADE include: metallic and superstructure.
The loss of signal (dB) will increase the closer the obstruction is to the
ADE. The table below shows the correlation between the size of the
obstruction and the distance of the obstruction from the ADE and the
amount of signal loss.
8.0 m (26.2 ft.)
Figure 4 I 1
8.0 m (26.2 ft.)
2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
Minimize
obstructions
Unobstructed view of sky all direction
Unrestricted area for obstructions
Minimize
obstructions
No metallic or concrete
obstructions in grey
shaded area

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Iridium Openport Terminal I 4 Installation
Signal
Interference
around the ADE
The ships radar and high power transmitters may cause signal
interference. To avoid possible damage to the ADE and degradation of
ADE performance the unit must be mounted as far away as possible from
these units. In addition it should also be kept clear of other sources of
interference such as other Iridium or Inmarsat terminals.
The diagrams and tables below are only guidelines as the minimum
distances will be dependent on the exact transmitter characteristics as
well as reections from masts, decks and other items in the vicinity of the
ADE. The tables below are to avoid damage and are not necessarily
sufcient for correct operation.
X-band (~ 3cm / 10 GHz) and C-band (4-8GHz) radars
Radar Power Min distance at 15º
vertical separation
Min distance at 60º
vertical separation
0 – 10kW 0.8 m (2.6 ft.) 0.4 m (1. ft.)
0kW 2.4 m (7.9 ft.) 1.2 m (.9 ft.)
50kW 4.0 m (1.1 ft.) 2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
Table 4 I 2 Minimum Distance from X-band and C-band Radars
S-band (~ 10cm / 3 GHz) radars
Radar Power Min distance at 15º
vertical separation
Min distance at 60º
vertical separation
0 – 10kW 0.4 m (1. ft.) 0.4 m (1. ft.)
0kW 1.0 m (. ft.) 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)
50kW 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) 1.0 m (. ft.)
Important! A vertical separation of 15º is always required from any
radar.
Table 4 I 3 Minimum Distance from S-band Radars

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Iridium Openport Terminal I 4 Installation
System Minimum Seperation
VHF 5.0 m (16.4 ft.)
HF (ssb) 5.0 m (16.4 ft.)
Inmarsat 10.0 m (2.8 ft.) minimum. Inmarsat may
interfere with Iridium at distances up to
60.0 m (196.8 ft) depending on the
relative position of the satellites.
Other Iridium antennas
(unity gain)
2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
Another Iridium Openport
Terminal
6.0 m (19.7 ft.)
GPS 10.0 m (2.8 ft.) if it is in the same
horizontal plane as the ADE
Compass 1.0 m (. ft.) estimate
Table 4 I 4 Minimum Distance for other Communication and Navigation Equipment

4.5
Iridium Openport Terminal I 4 Installation
ADE Mounting
Bracket and Pole
Once a suitable location for the ADE has been determined it is necessary
to select a mounting bracket and pole. Factors to consider in selecting a
mounting bracket and pole include:
The weight of the unit (11 kg, 24.25 lbs)
The size of the unit (20 mm high and 570 mm diameter)
Resonance
The mounting bracket and pole must be capable of supporting the
weight of the unit. More importantly when selecting a suitable mounting
pole the limiting factor is resonance, not strength. Aerodynamic forces in
the range 0 – 10 Hz for wind speeds up to 60 mph (storm force 10) will
cause the ADE to vibrate.
Depending on wind conditions, certain pole diameters and lengths will
have a natural tendency to vibrate. Minimize the potential for vibration,
and damage to the unit assembly, by carefully choosing a pole diameter
and length that can sustain the expected weather conditions the vessel is
likely to encounter. To avoid resonance the following guidelines are
recommended:
Minimum pole diameter: D = 60. mm (2.8 in.)
Minimum wall thickness: t = .2 mm (.125 in.)
Resonance
For 100 mph winds (hurricane force 12) the unsupported length should be
reduced to 1.0 m (. ft.). Longer poles are possible if additional support is
provided such as guy ropes.
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2.0 m (6.6 ft.) max.
unsupported height
60. mm (2.8 in.)
min. pole diameter
.2 mm (.125 in.) min.
wall thickness
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4.6
There is more than one approach that can be taken to install the ADE. The
installation of the ADE is dependent on the vessel structure. Follow these
generic steps to install the ADE:
1 Determine location for ADE. If necessary, drill / cut-out a cable access
hole in the mounting surface.
2 Fasten mounting pole to level surface. If a mounting ange is used,
apply a sealant between ange and mounting surface to protect
against leakage and corrosion.
3 Fit ADE / BDE cable to ADE connector, install strain relief for cable.
4 Fasten mounting bracket to ADE.
Installing the
ADE
Mounting pole
Mounting ange
ADE connector (not
shown)
Strain relief
ADE /BDE cable
Mounting
bracket
Ground
Figure 4 I 3
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4.7
Note: The mounting conguration may vary depending on the factors
discussed (e.g.: location, pole selection). When mounting the bracket
ensure:
The M10 bolts have 15 – 20 mm thread engagement into the ADE
The ADE / BDE cable can be connected to the connector in the
center of the ADE.
The vent on the ADE is not covered
It is also advisable to have the labels visible after mounting.
To mount the bracket to the ADE:
Important! Due to the weight of the ADE it is recommended that two
people work together to maintain balance when lifting and
positioning the unit for assembly or placement.
a Connect the ADE / BDE cable to ADE. If necessary, thread the cable
through the mounting pipe.
b Screw the M10 bolts into the ADE
5 Fasten mounting bracket to mounting pole.
Note: If required, t earthing strap between ADE grounding point and
vessel superstructure.
The ADE provides a grounding connection for enhanced protection from
lightning induced transients, connection is not required in terms of user
safety or protection of the ADE from the telephone network (as this is
provided in the BDE). The use of this connection must be considered as
part of the overall grounding and lightning protection scheme for the
vessel as a whole.
If used, serrated washers should be tted on either side of the cable lug
(note: installer provided), so that one is under the head of the M10 bolt
and one is against the metal base plate. Silicone grease or joint compound
should be applied between all contact surfaces, and an impervious
coating should then be applied over the whole joint to exclude moisture
from all metal surfaces, e.g. using self-amalgamating tape or a shrink-t
rubber boot.
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Grounding the
ADE
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4.8
Choosing the
BDE Location
The Below Decks Equipment (BDE) should be located within the range of
the 50 m ADE / BDE cable and mounted with the cable connectors
pointing downwards on a at vertical surface (wall) which is sheltered
from the elements (e.g: water).
The wall must be able to support the weight (1.5 kg, lbs) and have
adequate space for the unit that is 250 mm (9.8 in.) x 190 mm (7.5 in.) x 55
mm (2.16 in.).
Space must be provided for the following cables:
Power cable
ADE /BDE cable
Data cable
Handset ( max.)
The cables connected internally to the BDE (e.g.: power, cable from ADE)
should be attached to the BDE housing with strain reliefs. It is also
advisable to protect the cable connection with external strain relief. The
cables that connect to the data and handset ports must have external
strain relief.
Power to the BDE may be AC or DC. AC power suitable for connecting the
AC Power Supply Unit (PSU) should be: 110/240V, 50/60Hz. DC power
should be: 2 wire plus earth nominally 12 or 24VDC capable of supplying
50W continuous, 80W for .25 seconds at switch-on.
If appropriate, use the provided cable when connecting the AC PSU to the
BDE. Otherwise, the installer should provide a standard IEC cable with the
appropriate country plug. The 2-way connector should be connected to
the “power in + and –” terminals within the installation section of the
BDE.
When using DC power the installer will need to provide a suitable 2 wire
+ earth cable capable of providing 12/24VDC nominal (11V min, 2V max)
and 50W continuous / 80W for .25 seconds at switch-on at the BDE. The
positive and negative wires must be terminated using the connector
from the AC PSU (provided). The 2-way connector should be connected to
the “power in + and –” terminals within the installation section of the
BDE. The earth should be connected to the earth tag inside the
installation area of the BDE.
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