Nera WorldCommunicator User manual
4Nera WorldCommunicator
GETTING STARTED
RADIATION WARNING
High levels of radio frequency radiation are considered health hazardous.
Although 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
Under rights given under ITU Radio Regulations, local telecommunications administrations establish and enforce
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
regulatory authorities of the country you are operating within. Using your terminal in any country without
permission causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the terminal or legal action from local authorities. Normal
practice for taking telecommunications into another country is to apply for a license before travel. If a license has
not been 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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GETTING STARTED CONTENTS
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ............................. 6
APPLICATIONS EXAMPLE .................................... 7
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ................................. 8
General .............................................................. 8
Communication services .................................... 8
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 the first ISDN device ..................... 17
Linking the first DECT handset to the
WorldCommunicator DECT base station ......... 18
Selecting default Net service provider ............. 19
Making a call .................................................... 20
To call the WorldCommunicator ....................... 21
ADDITIONAL DEVICES ........................................ 22
Services ........................................................... 22
Routing of incoming calls ................................. 23
Connecting additional ISDN devices ................ 24
Linking additional DECT handsets ................... 24
Installing the PC program ................................ 25
ISDN MSN configuration .................................. 26
DECT MSN configuration ................................. 27
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ......................................... 28
Overview .......................................................... 28
Information ....................................................... 29
Configure DTE ................................................. 30
Enabling/disabling the DECT base station ....... 31
ISDN EFFICIENCY ............................................... 32
BATTERY HANDLING .......................................... 33
MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA ............................. 34
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35
LIST OF TERMS ................................................... 37
TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR ......... 38
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Equator
WorldCommunicator coverage
AOR-W IOR
AOR-E POR
POR
NNE
S
IOR
AOR-E
AOR-W
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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
stationary above equator.
The satellites provide the
coverage shown on the map.
The WorldCommunicator
searches all satellites as
default.
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Video
cameras
Digital
cameras
Videophone Remote network Dial-up networking
Internet screen
phone
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General
The 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 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 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 of the WorldCommunicator is
4.2 kgs (including battery).
Communication services
The WorldCommunicator provides the following
services:
•ISDN:
- 64 kbps data service (UDI)
- 56 kbps data service
- 4.8 kbps speech
- 64 kbps speech
- 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps)
•DECT:
- 4.8 kbps speech
- 64 kbps speech
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
•USB (not yet implemented)
•IPDS (not yet implemented)
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
An RS-232 port allows connection of a PC for
programming 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).
CD
The CD ROM supplied with the WorldCommunicator
contains:
• program for control from PC (vtLite)
• manuals
• application notes
• and other useful information.
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D
WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna
For installation, see
“MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA”
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
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Ant
USB
RS-232
ISDN
DATA:
9-pin RS-232
serial port for
operation
and
configuration
from PC,
or software
download
ANT:
connection
of coax
cable from
antenna
USB:
Not yet
implemented
ISDN:
RJ45-50
Services:
• 4.8kbps
compressed
speech
• 64kbps
speech
• 64kbps ISDN
data (UDI)
• 56kbps ISDN
data (V110)
• 3.1 kHz audio
(64 kbps)
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.
IR:
Not yet
implemented
Note! Use shielded ISDN cable
Connections
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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 3.5
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 "BATTERYHANDLING".
External power
The WorldCommunicator may be connected to an
AC source using the Universal AC/DC Adapter, or to
DC using the optional DC/DC converter.
USB
RS-232ISDN
Internal power: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack
100 - 240 VAC
47 - 63 Hz
10 - 32VDC
External power/charging
Universal AC Adapter
QBMA 101006
19 V DC
DC/DC converter
QBMR 101014 (option)
19 V DC
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION CONT’D
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SIM card
The SIM card carries subscription information from
your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.
The 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) pro-
vided 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, f.ex.:
• PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
• Phone book
• Allowed and preferred Net service providers
Note! When using SIM card, the accessibility of the
WorldCommunicator functions will depend on the
card supplier.
PIN code
The user is prompted for the 4-8 digit Personal
Identification Number each time the
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
WorldCommunicator
Phone PIN : 0
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1 2 3 4
Example,
PIN no.: 1234
SETTING UP
Modem
Unit
Storm
locks
Display
ON/OFF
button
Left panel
Right panel
NB! Fold left panel first
when closing antenna
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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
indicated.
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.
SETTING UP CONT’D
60° 0°30°
Compass
Free line of sight
to the satellite
Antenna
angle locks
Warning!
The battery will affect the compass reading when the
Modem Unit is placed in the frame.
Make sure that the antenna cable and plugs are not
jammed when closing the WorldCommunicator.
See also “TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR”
Antenna cable
connector
MODEM
UNIT
ANTENNA
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Unknown net
AOR-W
Ready for call
520 09:46
Display light adjustment
Press to increase contrast:
Press to reduce contrast:
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
420 for 4.8 kbps speech communication, and 520 for
other services.
8 Pressing initializes the system with the
displayed satellite.
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. See spot beam
maps on the enclosed CD for additional help.
Use AOR-W ?
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Searching
All regions
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Maximum achieved
signal strength
Signal strength
bar
Signal strength
indication
Time in hours:seconds
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Connecting the first ISDN device
The 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.
If no extension number (MSN, see ”LIST OF TERMS”)
is configured in an ISDN phone, the Modem Unit
automatically chooses 4.8 kbps speech quality.
64 kbps speech
The ISDN phone can be set to use the high quality
64kbps speech service by entering the MSN
number 30 into the ISDN equipment.
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: 00.00.00 00:00
•Leave handset on, and enter
1 030 1
01 1 30
on the phone keypad.
•Finally, pressing enters
MSN number 30 as MSN1 in the ISDN phone.
For connection of more than one ISDN device, see
”ADDITIONAL DEVICES>Connecting additional
ISDN devices”.
SETTING UP CONT’D
Built-in DECT base station
ISDN telephone
ISDN connector
PC with ISDN interface
Telefax with ISDN interface
For linking DECT
handset, see next page.
MSN number
MSN1(first no.)
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SETTING UP CONT’D
MENU
> Enable DECT
Self Test
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Open to register
Any key to exit
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Starting DECT
Basestation
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Registered HndSet 01
for Std. Voice usage
Id=02 MSN=01
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Linking the first DECT handset to the
WorldCommunicator DECT base station
The first handset is given the MSN number 01 and is
set for 4.8 kbps speech service.
For 64 kbps service, see "ADDITIONAL DEVICES>
Linking additional DECT handsets".
Procedure:
1Press on the WorldCommunicator to enter
the MENU, and scroll down to Enable DECT.
2Pressing “right arrow” starts the initialization of the
built-in DECT base station.
3After a while, the base station is “Open to register”
the first handset.
4 Link the DECT handset to the
WorldCommunicator
DECT base station as described in the manual
enclosed with the DECT phone.
Example of registering Siemens type Gigaset 2000
for the first time:
• Press to switch ON the DECT handset.
The message Register? is displayed.
• Press the OK display key on the DECT.
•
On the DECT keypad, enter the WorldCommunicator
base station password: 1 2 3 4, which are the first
four digits of the owner password.
(
Use new code when the owner password is changed.)
• Press the OK display key.
• Wait until the message REGISTER is displayed.
5Press on the WorldCommunicator to com-
plete the registering of the DECT handset.
The handset is now ready for use.
For registering of additional handsets or switching to
64 kbps service, see "ADDITIONAL DEVICES>
Installing the PC program>DECT MSN configuration".
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Selecting default Net service provider
Make sure that the correct default Inmarsat Net
service provider has been entered.
When using a SIM card, the WorldCommunicator will
automatically be programmed for all Ocean Regions.
The default Net service provider for a satellite (Ocean
Region) is automatically used if the user does not
select another one when making a call.
A default Net service provider must be programmed
the first time an Ocean Region is entered.
Default Net service providers for all Ocean Regions
can be preprogrammed from a PC connected to the
WorldCommunicator. See User Guide.
Use the display when programming the current
satellite:
1Press to enter the MENU, and scroll down to
Set Default Net.
2Pressing “right arrow” opens the list of selectable
default Net service providers.
3Scroll up/down to wanted Net service provider.
4Pressing enters the chosen Net service
provider.
SETTING UP CONT’D
Set Default Net.
> Telstra
Stratos
France Telecom
Telenor
BT
DeTeSat
Station 12
MENU
> Set Default Net.
Configure DTE
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Examples
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Making a call
Call through default Net service provider
When using the WorldCommunicator for the first
time in an Ocean Region, make sure that the region
appearing in the display is correct:
If incorrect, see "Selecting default Net service
provider".
Dialing:
1 On the connected equipment, dial 00 and the
country code, followed by the subscriber number
(max 22 digits), and finally press to send the
number, f.ex.:
00 47 67244700
Note! Some types of equipment do not have # implemented in
software even if the #-key is on the keypad. Then in front of the
telephone number use:
903 if dialing the number digit by digit, or
902 if for the number to be sent as a block. f.ex:
2 Wait for answer.
3 Disconnect the call when finished.
Unknown net
AOR-W
Ready for call
520 09:46
Internal communication
Calls can be made internally between the connected
ISDN and/or DECT equipment.
The individual MSN number is established with the
Device Manager.
See "ADDITIONAL DEVICES".
Number of connections
When an ISDN device is used to communicate via
satellite, the 2nd ISDN channel can be used to call a
DECT handset. Four DECT handsets can be used
for internal calls.
When a DECT handset is used to call via satellite,
four DECT handsets and both ISDN channels can
be used for internal calls.
SETTING UP CONT’D
On DECT
also:
0 0 4 7 6 7 2 4 4 7 0 09 0 2
ISDN-to-ISDN/*DECT:**
MSN (example)
DECT-to-DECT:
DECT-to-ISDN:
*The DECT handset Id is normally the same number as the MSN.
**If the telephone lacks the
-key, 103 may be dialed instead,
f.ex.: 2 00 31
*Handset Id (example)
5
02
2 0
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