Nera WorldCommunicator User manual

Nera WorldCommunicator
Getting Started
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Nera WorldCommunicator
Getting Started
Doc no. QLZB 911078
Rev.5.0 09.2002
© Nera SatCom AS, 2002

4Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED
RADIATION WARNING
High levels of radio frequency radiation are considered health hazardous. Al-
though no single value of “safe radiation level” has been agreed upon by all
countries, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI/LEEE C95.1-1992)
recommends that people should not be exposed to radiation stronger than
1 milliwatt per square centimetre at the frequencies used in the
WORLDCOMMUNICATOR terminal. Accordingly, the operator of the terminal
should ensure that the area extending 2 metres from the front of the antenna be
kept clear of personnel when the terminal is transmitting.
OBTAINING LICENSING FOR INMARSAT TERMINALS
UnderrightsgivenunderITURadioRegulations,localtelecommunicationsadministrationsestablishandenforce
national rules and regulations governing types of emissions, power levels, and other parameters that effect the
purity of signal, which may be radiated in the various frequency bands of the radio spectrum.
To legally operate an Inmarsat terminal, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local telecommunications
regulatoryauthoritiesofthecountryyouareoperatingwithin.Usingyourterminalinanycountrywithoutpermission
causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the terminal or legal action from local authorities. Normal practice
fortakingtelecommunicationsintoanothercountryistoapplyforalicensebeforetravel.Ifalicensehasnotbeen
obtained before travel, the equipment may be put into storage by local authorities until such time as a license is
obtained.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
HAZARD - KEEP CLEAR
2 METRES MINIMUM

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Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED CONTENTS
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ............................. 6
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION................................. 8
General ............................................................. 8
Communication services ................................... 8
Partsidentification ............................................. 9
WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna .......... 10
Connections .....................................................11
Internal battery ................................................ 12
Charging.......................................................... 12
External power ................................................ 12
SIM card .......................................................... 13
PIN code ......................................................... 13
SETTING UP........................................................ 14
Satellite search ................................................ 14
Connecting devices ......................................... 17
Connecting ISDN devices................................ 18
Changing MSN numbers and services for ISDN
devices ............................................................ 20
Grouping ISDN and DECT............................... 20
Linking DECT handsets to the
WorldCommunicator DECT base station ......... 21
Changing DECT handset MSN numbers ......... 23
Mobile Data Service ........................................ 24
Mobile Packet Data Service............................. 25
Removing devices ........................................... 26
Selecting default Net service provider ............. 27
Making a call ................................................... 28
To call the WorldCommunicator....................... 30
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS............................. 31
MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA ............................ 32
BATTERY HANDLING.......................................... 34
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS......................................... 35
Overview ......................................................... 35
Configure DTE................................................. 36
Information ...................................................... 37
Enabling/disabling the DECT station................ 38
ISDN EFFICIENCY............................................... 39
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 40
LIST OF TERMS .................................................. 43
TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR ......... 44
LIST OF PARTS ................................................... 45
Nera WorldCommunicator
PortableSolution ............................................. 45
Nera WorldCommunicator
Fixed Solution.................................................. 45
INSTALLING THE PC PROGRAM ....................... 46

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GETTING STARTED
Equator
Worl Communicator coverage
AOR-W IOR
AOR-E POR
POR
Coverage with low rate voice service
NNE
S
IOR
AOR-E
AOR-W
POR
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
The WorldCommunicator
provides communication
with the public telephone
network via satellite; which
requires free line of sight.
The antenna is flat, but
works as a parabolic dish.
WorldCommunicator
antenna
Parabolic
antenna
Four satellites are positioned
stationaryabove equator.
The satellites provide the
coverage shown on the map.
The Nera WorldCommunicator
searches all satellites as
default.

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Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Atlantic Ocean Region-West In ian Ocean Region
Pacific Ocean RegionAtlantic Ocean Region-East
Pacific Ocean Region
Atlantic Ocean Region-West
Atlantic Ocean Region-East
Indian Ocean Region
Global beam coverage Global Area Network an
Inmarsat mini-M phone coverage
Exten e Coverage Zones
for Inmarsat mini-M and Global Area
Network low rate oice and data ser ices
Coverage map for each Ocean Region

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GETTING STARTED
General
The Nera WorldCommunicator satellite terminal
provides 64 kbps voice and data, and 4.8 kbps low
cost voice for transmission via Inmarsat’s Global
Area Network service (M4). It offers full portable
ISDN functionality.
The Nera WorldCommunicator consists of two main
units housed in a lightweight and portable carrying case:
• The 3-panel antenna with RF transceiver.
• The Modem Unit (and battery pack).
The Nera WorldCommunicator uses a coax cable to
link the two units together. A cordura bag is supplied
with the equipment for easy transport. The total
weight is 4.2 kgs (including battery).
The Nera WorldCommunicator is also available with
fixed antenna.
External power
Voltage: 19VDC
Power: 60W
The Nera WorldCommunicator must be used with
adapters approved by Nera only, see "External
power".
CD
The CD ROM supplied with the WorldCommunicator contains:
• program for control from PC (vtLite)
• manuals
• application notes
• and other useful information.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Communication services
The Nera WorldCommunicator provides the following
services:
•ISDN: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)
- 56 kbps Mobile Data Service
- 4.8 kbps speech
- 64 kbps speech
- 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps)
•DECT: - 4.8 kbps speech
- 64 kbps speech
•RS-232: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)
-Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS)
•USB - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI).
-Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS).
Internal communication
Equipment connected to the various interfaces may
communicate with each other via an internal MSN
(Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.
Control interface
The RS-232 or USB port allows connection of a PC
for configuration of the WorldCommunicator.
A PC program that provides the software to operate
and configure the WorldCommunicator is supplied
on the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows 95).

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Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D
MENU
>S
tart Search
Lock terminal
52 0 05: 46
USB
RS-232
ISDN
ANTENNA
3 panels, foldable
For fixed antenna,
see next page
Compass
MODEM UNIT
LCD display
Multibutton
switch
Connector panel
See ''Connections''
and ''External power''
Antenna
slide locks
Antenna
angle locks
RF transcei er
Antenna cable
Built-in DECT base station
Parts identification

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GETTING STARTED
USB
RS-232
ISDN
MENU
> Start Search
Lock terminal
52 0 05: 46
MODEM UNIT
Built-in DECT
base station
LCD
display
Multibutton
switch
Connector panel
See Connections
and External power
Antenna coax cable
Standard:
QRPM 911091-10000
Length 10 m
FIXED
ANTENNA
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D
WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna
For installation, see
"MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA"

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Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D
Connections
Ant
USB
RS-232
ISDN
RS-232:
9-pin serial data
port for:
 operation and
configuration
from PC.
 software
download
 64kbps data
ser ice (UDI)
 MPDS
ANT:
connection
of coax
cable from
antenna
USB:
serial data port
for:
 operation and
configuration
from PC.
 64kbps data
ser ice (UDI)
 MPDS
ISDN:
RJ45
Services:
 4.8kbps
compressed
speech
 64kbps
speech
 64kbps data
ser ice (UDI)
 56kbps data
ser ice (V110)
 64kbps audio
ser ice (3.1kHz)
DECT:
built-in base station.
1880-1900MHz.
Selectable:
 4.8kbps
compressed speech
 64kbps speech
Modem Unit
:
19VDC
input for
simultaneous
powering and
charging of
internal
battery pack.
Note! Use shielded ISDN cable

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Internal battery
The battery indicator
on the display indi-
cates the charge level:
The amount of shading represents the current
charge level.
A completely shaded indicator indicates a fully
charged battery.
A flashing battery indicator indicates that the battery
level is low.
Avoid exposing the
WorldCommunicator to
extreme heat or cold.
Very high or low
temperatures reduce
the battery capacity.
Charging
The battery is charged
via the external power
even when the Modem
Unit is turned off.
A new battery should
be charged for 4.5
hours the first time.
The battery should not
be charged at tempera-
tures lower than 0°C.
Nera does not guarantee that the WorldCommunicator
will work with a battery not approved by Nera/Nera
agent.
See also "BATTERY HANDLING".
External power
The Nera WorldCommunicator may be connected to
an AC source using an AC/DC Adapter, or to DC
using the optional DC/DC converter. The types of
adapters to be used are specified below.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D
USB
RS-232
ISDN
Internal power: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack (Nera part no. 101553)
100 - 240 VAC
47 - 63 Hz
10 - 32 VDC
External power/charging
* AC Adapter
19 V DC
** DC/DC c nverter
19 V DC
* The ollowing AC adapter
must be used only:
Powerbox type SPN-460-19
(Nera part no. 101659)
** The ollowing DC/DC converter
must be used only:
SMPowertypeSMP119,19V,60W
(Nera part no. 101940)

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Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED
SIM card
The SIM card carries subscription information from
your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.
The Nera WorldCommunicator used with the SIM
card assumes the identity of the SIM card.
The SIM card has its own set of Inmarsat Mobile
Numbers (IMN) on which the user can be contacted
irrespective of the WorldCommunicator used.
All outgoing calls will be billed to the owner of the SIM
card.
The SIM card is protected by a SIM PIN (Personal
Identification Number). Contact your Net service
provider if you do not have the PIN code.
If the PIN code entered does not match the PIN code
on the SIM card, operation with that particular SIM
card will lock-up after three failed attempts. You must
then use the SIM un-block code (PUK code) provided
by your Net service provider to un-lock the card.
Contact your Net service provider if you do not have
the PUK code.
Note!
When the PUK is used, the SIM PIN is set to 1 2 3 4.
To change or disable the PIN code, see "Access
level" in the User Guide.
The SIM card can store various information, e.g.:
•PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
•Phone book
•Allowed and preferred Net service providers
Note! The Nera WorldCommunicator can be used
with or without SIM card. The Net service provider,
however, often requires the use of SIM card.
PIN code
The user is prompted for the 4-8 digit Personal
Identification Number each time the Nera
WorldCommunicator is switched on:
•SIM PIN? (with SIM card).
•Phone PIN? (without SIM card).
The PIN protection can be disabled, see "Access
level" in the User Guide.
1Remove cover
and pull out battery
SIM card insertion
2Insert SIM card
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D

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Satellite search
1Open the
WorldCommunicator
by swinging down
the Modem Unit.
2Unfold the antenna.
If necessary, slide storm locks into place.
3Press and hold for 2 secs.
4Enter Phone PIN code: use “arrow” buttons to
change digit and step to next position.
Press when ready.
Factory default PIN code = 1234
SETTING UP
Modem
Unit
Storm
locks
Display
ON/OFF
button
Left panel
Right panel
NB! Fold left panel first
when closing antenna
WorldCommunicator
Phone PIN : 0
535 09:46
1 2 3 4
Exa ple,
PIN no.: 1234

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5Check that the antenna cable is connected to the
Modem Unit.
Longer antenna cable is available as option.
6To find the correct vertical angle to the satellite, try
with the antenna adjusted to 60°, 30° or 0° as indi-
cated.
7Aim the antenna towards the estimated position of
the satellite with free line of sight, or make a slow
scan across the hemisphere.
If necessary, use the compass to determine the
direction.
See coverage map at the beginning of the manual.
See also CD: Additional manuals>Coverage Maps.
60° 0°30°
Compass
Free line of sight
to the satellite
Antenna
angle locks
Warning!
The battery will affect the co pass reading when the
Mode Unit is placed in the fra e.
Make sure that the antenna cable and plugs are not
ja ed when closing the WorldCo unicator.
Antenna cable
connector
MODEM
UNIT
ANTENNA
SETTING UP CONT’D

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8 Pressing initializes the system with the
displayedsatellite.
9 See “Selecting default Net service provider” to
choose the correct Net service provider.
When using a SIM card, the Net service provider will
be selected automatically.
Note! If no spot beam is found from the current
satellite, try another Ocean Region.
Unknown net
AOR-W
Ready for call
535 09:46
Display light adjust ent (when in idle)
Press to increase contrast:
Press to reduce contrast:
Warning!
Avoid adjusting the contrast
to extre e black or white.
SETTING UP CONT’D
With clear view to the satellite, the antenna may be
operated from the inside of some types of windows,
but should preferably be located outside.
A shaded signal strength bar will appear in the
display. When closing in on the satellite, turning the
antenna horizontally and adjust its vertical angle, the
bar increases in length. The longer the signal bar or
higher the signal strength indicator value, the better
the signal quality.
The maximum marker indicates the highest signal
strength achieved during the current search.
Lock the vertical angle (elevation) of the antenna
with the antenna angle locks.
Note! It is recommended that the signal strength
reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least
535. However, 4.8 kbps speech also works at 420.
Use AOR-W ?
535 09:46
Searching
All regions
535 09:46
Maxi u achieved
signal strength
Signal strength
bar
Signal strength
indication
Ti e in hours:seconds

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Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED SETTING UP CONT’D
MENU
> Start Search
Lock terminal
52 0 05: 46
USB
RS-232
ISDN
Built-in DECT base station
ISDN telephone
ISDN connector
PC with ISDN interfaceTelefax with ISDN interface
For linking DECT handset, see later in this anual.
For connecting ISDN devices, see next page
Connecting devices

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See the manual enclosed with the ISDN telephone
on how to program the MSN number to 30.
Example of entering MSN no.30 into Siemens
type Profiset 30:
•Displayed on the phone: [phone]:00
•Leave handset on, and enter
103
0 1
01 1 30
on the phone keypad.
•Finally, pressing enters
MSN number 30 as MSN1 in the ISDN phone.
•To read out the MSN1 number:
1
0
1
01 1 30
SETTING UP CONT’D
Connecting ISDN devices
General
Up to 8 units can be connected to the ISDN interface.
An ISDN multiport is needed if more than one unit is
to be connected.
The Nera WorldCommunicator can provide a maxi-
mum of 2.5 W.
See also "Services" in the User Guide.
A call to a fixed net can be made without any prior
programming.
It is, however, advisable to program the Modem Unit
for appropriate reception of incoming calls, internal
calls and devices that can handle more than one
service.
The first ISDN device
The Nera WorldCommunicator will recognize a single
ISDN equipment without any prior programming.
Connect the equipment to the ISDN port, and verify
that you have a dial tone.
An ISDN telephone will use 4.8 kbps speech service
if not programmed as described below.
Setting the ISDN phone to 64 kbps speech
The ISDN phone can be set to use the high quality
64 kbps speech service by entering the MSN number
30 into the ISDN telephone.
MSN number
MSN1 (first no.)

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ISDN
> Speech
64k Speech
64k Audio
56k Data (V110)
64k Data (UDI)
MENU
> De ice Manager
Configure DTE
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SETTING UP CONT’D
De ice Manager
> Add De ice
Remo e De ice
535 09:46
De ice Manager
> ISDN
DECT
USB
COM
Owner's password:
1234567890
535 09:46
Adding ISDN phones for 4.8 kbps speech service
(example)
1Press on the WorldCommunicator Modem
Unit to open the MENU:
2In the Device Manager menu, scroll down to Add
Device and press .
3Scroll down to ISDN and press
4Scroll down to the required service and
press .
Note! Make sure that the service is registered with
your service provider.
5Enter the owner password (1........90).
6Pressing adds the new service automatically
with the appropriate Id and MSN number.
7Programme MSN no.21 into the connected ISDN
telephone.
New ISDN Added
Ser ice: Speech
Id=02 MSN=21
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Changing MSN numbers and services
for ISDN devices
See ''MSN Configuration" in the User Guide on the
Nera WorldCommunicator CD.
The programming must be done from a PC con-
nected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC
program".
Grouping ISDN and DECT
One ISDN telephone and one DECT handset may
be set to respond to the same incoming IMN
number.
Up to 8 groups may be established.
See ''MSN Configuration" in the User Guide.
SETTING UP CONT’D
Adding more ISDN devices
64 kbps speech
High quality 64 kbps ISDN speech service.
3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps)
Group III telefax, see "Applications > Nera Termi-
nal Adapter" on the Nera WorldCommunicator CD.
54 kbps data
Allows communication with 56 kbps modem remote
end subscribers.
64 kbps data
The following equipment may be connected:
•PC with ISDN interface
•Group IV telefax
•Videotelephone
For connection of analogue telephone,
see "Applications >Nera Terminal Adapter" on the
Nera WorldCommunicator CD.