Satlink FB150 User manual

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Copyright
© Copyright 2009 Satlink S.L.
All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Satlink S.L.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written
permission of Satlink S.L.
Warranty
Satlink S.L. has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness
of the material in this document. Satlink S.L. shall not be liable for errors
contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Satlink S.L.
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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respective owners, and Satlink S.L. neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors
any such products or services referred to herein.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.
INMARSAT is a trademark of the International Mobile Satellite Organization. The Inmarsat LOGO and
the trademark BGAN are trademarks of Inmarsat (IP) Company Limited. All trademarks are licensed to
Inmarsat Limited.
All other company and product names may be the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.

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Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Notice
USE CONDITIONS:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTE: EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
This Device complies with FCC & IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. The Antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 100cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter
FCC CAUTION:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority, which is granted by FCC, to operate this satellite FleetBroadband system.

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Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with Radio standard specification RSS -170 of Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
100cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
EC Declaration of Conformity:
Addvalue Communications Pte Ltd, 190 Changi Road, #02-02 MDIS Building, Singapore 419974
declares under our sole responsibility that the Product, brand name as Wideye and model:
SKIPPER 150 Fleetbroadband satellite communication system, to which this declaration relates, is in
conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:
ETSI EN 301 444, ETSI EN 301 489-1 &- 20, IEC 60945 / EN 60945, IEC 60950-1 AND EN 60950-1,
ITU-R M.1480
We hereby declare that all essential radio test suite have been carried out and that the above named
product is in conformity to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Conformity Assessment procedure referred to Article 10 and detailed in Annex [III] or [IV] of
Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with involvement of the following notified body (ies):
TIMCO ENGINEERING, INC., P.O BOX 370,NEW BERRY, FLORIDA 32669.
Identification mark: 1177 (Notified Body number)
The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment are held at:
• Addvalue Communications Pte Ltd, 190 Changi Road, #02-02 MDIS Building, Singapore 419974.
• Signed by Mr. Tan Khai Pang (Chief Technology Officer, 17July, 2009) and
• Mr. Prabakar Kuttaniseeri (Manager-Quality Engineering, 17 July, 2009).

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Safety Summary
For the sake of safety and protection, please read the user guide before you attempt to use
the Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband System. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this
safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific
warnings elsewhere in this user guide violates safety standards of design, manufacture and
intended use of the equipment.
Satlink S.L. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
Hazard Symbols
Avoid touching those areas of the terminal that are being marked with this symbol otherwise
it may result in injury.
Antenna Radiation Warning
During transmission the antenna in the system radiates high power levels of radio frequency.
This radiation is considered health hazardous to any personnel that come close to the
antenna.
It is important to maintain a separation distance from the transmitting antenna to any
personnel of at least 1-meter.
Distance to Other Radiation Equipment
The antenna shall not be installed near any VSAT or radar at the minimum distance and
position specified in the later chapter of the user guide. It may cause damage or interference
to the antenna.
Service
User access to the interior of the terminal is not allowed. Only a qualified personnel
authorized by its manufacturer may perform service. Failure to comply with this rule will result
in the warranty void.

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Grounding and Antenna Cables
The terminal has provided its mechanical stud, which is intended for the grounding wire to be
connected to the hull of ship.
The antenna cable between the terminal and antenna can be extended with specified
distance as long as it can meet any type of antenna’s characteristic data, which does not
exceed its required attenuation.
The antenna cable is shielded and it should not be affected by any magnetic field. It is
recommended to avoid the cable being installed in parallel with any AC wiring as it may
possibly cause malfunction of the equipment.
Ship’s Power Supply
The input voltage for Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband System is 12V DC, 8A or 24V DC, 4A. It is
recommended to use 24V DC power line, provided that it is available on the ship.
In case of unavailability of 24V DC power line provided by the ship, an external AC/DC power
supply (115/230V AC to 24V DC ) can be used. Please note that the requirements of the
AC/DC power supply should take care of high surge current of 25A at 24V DC for 1ms.
Equipment Ventilation
To ensure adequate cooling of the terminal, 5-centimeter of unobstructed space must be
maintained around all sides of the unit except the bottom side. The ambient temperature
range of the terminal is: -25°C to +55°C.
The equipment shall not be operated in the presence of flammable gases or fumes as well as
any explosive atmosphere. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep Away from Live Circuits
Operating personnel shall not remove equipment covers. Component replacement and
internal adjustment has to he handled by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not attempt to
replace components with the power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous
voltages may exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect
power and discharge circuits before touching them.
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 affect the purity of signal, which may be radiated in the
various frequency bands of the radio spectrum.
To legally operate Inmarsat equipment, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local
telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country you are operating from. Using your
equipment in any country without permission causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the
equipment by the local authorities. The normal procedure to bring such equipment 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 in to storage by local authorities until such time
license is obtained.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Satlink S.L.
Copyright
© 2009 Satlink S.L. All rights reserved.
Website: www.satlink.es

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Satlink FB150 User Equipment (UE) is a dedicated compact solution specifically designed to
meet the FleetBroadband services for the maritime environment providing seamless ocean
coverage from 76° North to 76° South. FleetBroadband is the marine version of the highly
successful BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) from Inmarsat.
Through a compact antenna, it provides constant, simultaneous access to voice and high-
speed data in a compact solution. Allowing you to run online operation systems, and still
having access to email, intranet and voice calls - achieving greater operational efficiencies
and significantly reducing the cost of both business and crew communications.
Listed is the range of services available for the Satlink FB150 User Equipment:
 Email and webmail
 Secure communications
 Remote intranet and internet access
 SMS and instant messaging
 Videoconferencing
 Phone services
 Store and forward video
 Large file transfer
Features
The Satlink FB150 UE offers the following features:
• Simultaneous voice and broadband data service over FleetBroadband
• Full duplex, single or multi-user, up to 150 kbps
• Standard Voice (4kbps AMBE+2)
• Send and receive text messages as per Standard 3G (up to 160 characters)
• Built-in Web Console allowing you to manage your phone book, messages and
calls, and customize the terminal to your specific needs
Interfaces
The Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband UE has the following connecting interfaces:
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• GPS output port
• LAN port supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE) for computers, routers and
access points.
• Standard RJ11 Phone port for analog (corded or cordless) phone
• Input power: 12V DC / 24V DC
Main Units
The Satlink FB150 UE includes the following main units:
• Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband ADU (Above Deck Unit)
• Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband BDU (Below Deck Unit)
• Primary Handset
 Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband ADU (Above Deck Unit)
The Satlink FB150 ADU is a medium size, maritime FleetBroadband Class 14, 3-axis marine
antenna.
The antenna is self-tracking based on patented beam squint technology. The simple and
robust electromechanical system, with one motor per free axis, provides full coverage in
azimuth and elevation. Tracking is accomplished by measuring signals being
continuously broadcast from the satellite.
The antenna unit includes LNA (low noise amplifier), HPA (high power amplifier) and
tracking receiver circuitry to ensure communication even in adverse circumstances.
The radome covers the antenna equipments, which is composed of:
• Antenna Unit
• RF and GPS circuit
• Rotary joint
• Antenna pedestal
All signals (and power) pass through a single coaxial antenna cable, which connects the
ADU to the BDU.

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 Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband BDU (Below Deck Unit)
The BDU has been developed for maximum flexibility and is the controlling unit for the
Satlink FB150 FleetBroadband UE. It features a reliable industry standard interfacing field and
enables users to have optimal connectivity no matter what the conditions or your position
at sea.
The BDU has a built-in Web Console, which can be accessed from a computer
connected to the BDU, using an Internet browser. The Web Console provides easy
configuration of the BDU, firmware upgrade and daily use. For more information, see
Chapter 4, Using the Web Console.
Front Panel
1. Power Switch
2. DC Power Connector
3. Grounding Stud
4. Antenna (Co-Axial) Cable TNC Connector
5. LAN Port (RJ45 with PoE)
6. SIM Card Slot
7. Phone Port (RJ11)
8. GPS Output Port
9. Primary Handset Port
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SIM Card Slot
The BDU has a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card slot located at the connector panel
behind a small cover plate. The UE requires a dedicated FleetBroadband SIM card to
access the FleetBroadband network and configure the settings of the UE.
Status LEDs
There are 4 Status LEDs to indicate the operational status of the BDU at one glance.
Each LED is assigned to the following function:
1. BDU Terminal Status
2. ADU Status
3. Registered to Network Status
4. GPS Status
Primary Handset
The Primary Handset (corded) has a colour LCD and keypad for making voice calls and
sending SMS, which both are similar as any mobile phone. Additionally, it can be used to
control and configure the BDU.
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The Primary Handset’s RJ45 connector is plugged into the BDU’s primary handset port
and it is powered directly from the BDU. For information on how to use the handset, see
Chapter 3, Using the Primary Handset.
1. Earpiece
2. Display
3. Ear-set Jack
4. OK Key
5. 4-Way Navigation Keys
6. Select Left Key
7. Select Right Key
8. Call/Send key
9. End key
10. Keypad (Alpha-numeric)
11. Power Key
12. Clear Key
13. Microphone
14. Service Port
15. Ringer*
*The ringer is located at the back of the Primary Handset.
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Chapter 2 – Getting Started
Before proceeding on getting started on the Satlink FB150 BDU, the information of how to install
Satlink FB150 system and the connection of the cables can refer to Chapters 6 and 7 of this user
guide.
Installing the SIM card
The Satlink FB150 system requires a dedicated FleetBroadband SIM card to access the
FleetBroadband network and configure the settings of the BDU. Please refer to your Airtime
Service Provider for more information.
Follow these steps to install the SIM card:
1. Remove screw that is securing SIM card cover.
2. Remove SIM card cover.
3. Keep SIM card cover and screw in a safe location.
4. With the SIM card's gold-contacts facing up, position the card as indicated and slide it
into the slot.
SIM Card Cover
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5. Use your finger to push the SIM card gently until it is being clicked and locked in
place. Any screwdriver can be helped to push the SIM card if the SIM card cannot be
inserted properly.
6. Install the SIM cover.
7. Install screw to secure the SIM cover.
Connecting Antenna (Coaxial) Cable
A 10-meter antenna cable for its connection between the ADU and BDU is provided. It is
terminated with TNC (male) and N-Type (male) connectors which are plugged into the BDU
and ADU respectively.
Follow these steps to connect the antenna cable to the BDU:
1. Plug antenna cable (terminated with TNC) to the antenna cable connector on the
BDU.
2. Lock the TNC connector till it is being secured to the BDU.
3. For the antenna cable’s N-Type, please refer to Chapter 6 of this user guide.
Antenna Cable
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Note:
It's important that the antenna cable is connected properly to the Satlink FB150 ADU and
BDU. Check to ensure that the antenna cable connectors are securely and properly
connected.
Connecting to DC Power Source
Follow these steps to connect the Satlink FB150 BDU to the ship’s power source:
1. Connect the power cable plug to the BDU’s green DC power socket.
2. Connect the power cable to the ship’s DC power supply. More information of power
supply input, please refer to Chapter 7 of this user guide.
3. Turn on the ship’s DC power supply to the FB150 BDU.
Connecting Primary Handset
Note:
The Primary Handset is powered from the BDU through the Primary Handset interface.
Follow these steps to connect the Primary Handset:
1. There is a connection stopper with its screw on the front panel.
DC Power Socket
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2. Unscrew the connection stopper and then plug in the Primary Handset’s connector
into the Primary Handset’s port on the front panel.
3. Place the connection stopper on the top of the Primary Handset cable’s strain relief.
4. Tighten screw on the connection stopper to ensure that the Primary Handset’s
connector is securely connected to Primary Handset Port on the front panel.
Powering Up Satlink FB150 BDU
Follow these steps to power ON the Satlink FB150
1. Tip down the Power Switch on the front panel.
Alternatively. Press and hold the Power button on the Primary Handset for 4 seconds.
Follow these steps to power OFF the Satlink FB150
1. Tip up the Power Switch on the front panel.
2. Press the Power button on the Primary Handset for 4 seconds. *
*Note: If there is a message appearing as “Please use the terminal switch to power
down”, this means that the Power button on the primary handset is disable as
Power Switch
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default. In order to enable it, press to select Menu and 4-way navigation ring to
select Phone Manager -> Factory settings -> Power button -> Enable and press to
confirm selection.
Entering your SIM PIN
When you acquire the SIM card from the Airtime Service Provider, a PIN (Personal
Identification Number : 4 to 8 digits) is provided together with it.
Note:
You will need to enter the PIN at start-up if the Satlink FB150 BDU has been powered down.
Follow these steps to enter the SIM PIN:
1. Using the keypad on the Primary Handset, enter the SIM PIN.
2. Press to confirm the SIM PIN.
Note:
If more than three (3) incorrect attempts were used to enter the PIN code, the handset
will be locked and will display “xxxxxxxx”. You will be required to use the PUK code
to unlock the SIM card and to reset your PIN code.
Making the first voice call
Note:
To make a call, the Satlink FB150 system must be connected to a FleetBoardband network
with an adequate signal strength signal of at least 50 dBHz.
When the ADU Status and Network Status LED indicators on the terminal both light steady
green, you are ready to make or receive the first voice call.
To make a call from the Primary Handset, dial
00 <country code> <phone number> followed the key.
Note:
For international calls and SMS, press and hold the key until '+' is displayed, then
enter <country code> and <phone number> without using the leading “00”.
To end the call, press on the Primary Handset.
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To make a call from an analog phone (optional) connected to the Satlink FB150 BDU’s Phone port,
off-hook the phone and dial,
00 <country code> <phone number> followed by the #key.
Sending the first SMS (Message)
Follow these steps to send the first SMS:
1. Using the keypad on the Primary Handset, enter the SIM PIN.
2. Press to select Menu
The Menu selection screen will be displayed on the Primary Handset screen.
3. Using the 4-way navigation ring, navigate to the Messaging icon.
Contacts
Data
Terminal Phone
Manager
Settings
Settings
Log
Security Settings
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4. Press to confirm selection.
The SMS editor will be displayed on the Primary Handset screen.
5. Type in your SMS message using the Primary Handset alpha-numeric keypad.
Tips for writing text:
• To add a space, press the 0key.
• To quickly change the text input method when writing text, press repeatedly and
check the indicator at the top of the display:
o <ABC >: Capital letters
o <123>: Numbers
o <abc>: Small letters
o <Abc>: Initial Capital letter followed by small letters
• To add a number, press and hold the desired number key.
Insert symbols to your message:
• To get a list of special symbols, press .
• Using the 4-way navigation ring, navigate to the desired symbol.
• Press to confirm selection
Clearing text:
• To clear text, press once to clear one character at a time.
• To clear the whole text entry, press and hold to clear the whole text entry.
Making the first PDP connection
Note:
For the LAN (Local Area Network) interface to work without any further setup, the computer
must be set up to obtain an IP address and a DNS server address automatically.
Follow these steps to connect a computer to the Satlink FB150 BDU:
1. Connect your LAN cable between the network connector on your computer and the
first LAN port on the Satlink FB150 BDU.
2. Power up your computer.
3. Start your Internet browser.
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The Login screen appears.
5. Type in admin in the Username field and wideye in the Password field. Click OK.
The Satlink FB150 Web Console will open. The Terminal will proceed automatically to
“Checking PIN status” followed by “Antenna pointing” and then registering to the network
(upon power on).
6. Click on I . On the Data menu, select
7. Click on Activate Default Profile. The PDP context will be activated.
When connected, APN and IP Address details will be displayed.
You may now browse the Internet, do file transfer (FTP) or run any IP based
applications services.