NAL RESEARCH CORPORATION A3LA-RS User manual

A3LA-RS QUICK START GUIDE Support Phone#: [phone]
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2023-03-31
DB-25 Multi-Interface Connector
DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The A3LA-RS is a satellite modem comprised of an Iridium® 9523 transceiver. It supports SBD, SMS,
dial-up data switch Direct internet connection (or NIPRNET connection), Direct internet connection using Apollo Emulator
(only for DoD EMSS Gateway), and RUDICS connectivity to the Iridium satellite network. The A3LA-RS does not support
voice communications. The A3LA-RM can be controlled by a DTE capable of sending standard AT commands via a serial port.
IMPORTANT: The A3LA-RS antenna must have a full view of the sky during transmission
DB25 Multi-Interface Connector: The multi-interface connector is a male 15-pin miniature D-sub type that
includes four interfaces –RS232, DC input power, ON/OFF control line, and TX_ACTIVE.
Iridium TNC Antenna Connector: The A3LA-RS modem uses a single SMA female 50-ohm connector to both
transmit and receive message from the Iridium network.
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Iridium SMA Antenna Connector
SIM Reader under the Lid

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DEVICE DESCRIPTION (continued)
Antenna: NAL Research recommends the SYN7391-C antenna.
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect the antenna while device is powered.
SIM Card Interface: The device uses and requires an Iridium SIM chip for operation,
in support of Non-SBD features.
RS232 Data Interface: This interface allows a connected DTE to utilize the A3LA-RS’s
modem functionality through standard AT and extended sets of AT commands.
DC Power Input: Power is supplied through pin 1 (EXT_B+) and pins 3 & 8 (EXT_GND)
on the DB-15 connector. Factory default: the A3LA-RS automatically powers on when
external DC power is applied. SYNC7391-C
CONFIGURE DEVICE TO OPERATE
1. With the device turned off, remove the SIM cover located on top of the device.
2. Insert the SIM chip (facing down) into the SIM chip reader bracket, ensure SIM chip
cut-off aligns with the SIM reader, and then lower and lock the SIM chip reader’s
bracket.
3. Connect the antenna connector to the Iridium connector port on the device.
4. Verify the antenna has a clear view of the sky and the cable loss between the
modem and antenna is <3 dB.
5. Connect a DTE to the DB15 port on the device using the RS232/data cable model
HRC-24-7R.
6. Supply DC power through pin 1 (EXT_B+) and pins 3 & 8 (EXT_GND.
7. Configure the A3LA-RS using AT commands (SatTerm).
SIM Reader
SIM Chip