NAL RESEARCH CORPORATION 9602-LP User manual

9602-LP / 9602-BTI
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DEVICES DESCRIPTION
9602-LP
The 9602-LP is a satellite tracker designed to operate with the Iridium low-Earth orbit satellite network. It comprises an
Iridium 9602 transceiver module; and a 50-channel GPS receiver. The 9602-LP allows only SBD connectivity to the Iridium
satellite network.
9602-LP-BTI
The 9602-BTI is a variation of the original 9602-LP. It functions the same as the 9602-LP, but also is built more ruggedly to be
waterproof and weather-resistant in order to endure more hostile environments.
LED Settings: There are five (5) status LEDs that provide quick visual check to ensure proper operations . These
include Power indicator, Iridium signal strength, GPS availability, SBD transmission status, and Emergency mode
alert. NOTE: The 9602-LP ships with all LEDs set to ACTIVE.
Connectors: On the backside of the 9602-LP there is a mini DB-15 connector, an Iridium SMA female
50-ohm antenna connector, and a GPS SMA female 50-ohm antenna connector. The Emergency button is located
on the top side of the device.
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Mini DB-15 Connector
Iridium Antenna Connector
GPS Antenna Connector
Emergency Button
Power LED (Top)
Iridium LED
GPS LED Status LED (Top)
Emergency LED
Power On/Off Button

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION (Continued)
Antennas: NAL Research recommends the SAF7352-IG model antenna.
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect the antenna when the 9602-LP is turned on.
POWER ON DEVICE
The 9602-LP accepts either +3.6 VDC to +5.3 VDC input through pin #1 or +6.0 VDC to +32 VDC input through pin #9. The
9602-LP ships with hardware set for +6.0 VDC to +32 VDC input.
1. With the device turned off, connect the Iridium antenna (gold) connector to the Iridium (gold) connector port and
connect the GPS antenna (silver) connector to the GPS (silver) connector port.
2. Ensure the antenna has a full view of the sky and the cable loss between the tracker and antenna is less than 2 dB.
3. Supply the appropriate DC power to the 9602-LP via a data/power cable.
a) Connect external power input (+6.0 VDC to +32 VDC –Factory default) to Pin #9 on the multi-interface
connector.
b) Connect external power input (GND) to Pin#2.
•The 9602-LP defaults to “Tracking” mode and begins tracking.
•The device automatically powers up when external power is applied. This can be
changed via configuration.
•The cable that supply power to the 9602-LP should be as short as possible to prevent significant voltage
drop, which can cause the 9602-LP to malfunction during an SBD session.
Data/Power Cable
SAF7352-IG Antenna
Gold Connector
Silver Connector

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Change Voltage Input to +3.6 VDC to +5.3 VDC
IMPORTANT Power must be disconnected before resetting
the jumper.
1. Remove the modem’s top plate to find the jumper.
2. Set the red jumper onto the middle and top pins.
NOTE: To reset the input voltage range back to
+6.0 VDC to +32 VDC , set the red jumper onto the
middle and bottom pins.
EMERGENCY MODE
Activate: Quickly press and release the Emergency button
to trigger emergency tracking. When emergency tracking is
active, the Emergency LED illuminates. You can also activate
emergency tracking via input Pin S0.
Deactivate: Press/hold the Emergency button longer than three
(3) seconds to take the 9602-LP out of emergency tracking.
POWER OFF DEVICE
1. Press the Power button for two (2) seconds to turn off the device.
NOTE: Depending on device configuration, press the Power button for two (2) seconds to turn the device back on.
IMPORTANT: The antenna must have a clear view of the sky during transmission.
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Jumper used to
set input voltage
range
Emergency Button