Simrad MS50 Assembly instructions

Manual
Simrad MS50
Satellite Terminal

RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
HAZARD - KEEP CLEAR
1 METRE MINIMUM
RADIATION WARNING
High levels of radio frequency radiation are consid-
ered 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 SIMRAD MS50 terminal. Accordingly, the
operator of the terminal should ensure that the area
extending 1 metre from the front of the antenna be
kept clear of personnel when the terminal is transmit-
ting.
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 spec-
trum.
To legally operate an Inmarsat terminal, it is necessary to obtain permission from
the local telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country you are operat-
ing 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 li-
cense is obtained.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1. Introduction
Equipment .............................................................................. 1.1
System description ................................................................ 1.6
Chapter 2. Operation
Call from Display Handset ..................................................... 2.1
Telephone features .............................................................. 2.10
Chapter 3. Telefax Service
Setting up ............................................................................... 3.1
Using telefax with Simrad MS50 ............................................ 3.2
Chapter 4. Data Service
Setting up ............................................................................... 4.1
Starting from PC .................................................................... 4.3
Sending NIMS message ........................................................ 4.6
Receiving NIMS message ..................................................... 4.8
Functions ............................................................................. 4.10
Last number list ................................................................... 4.12
Phone book .......................................................................... 4.13
Key lock ............................................................................... 4.15
Default Net service provider & terrestrial network ............... 4.16
User access ......................................................................... 4.17
Data/printer port setup ......................................................... 4.20
Phone setup ......................................................................... 4.23
Setting date and time ........................................................ 4.23
Setting key lock ................................................................. 4.24
Language setup ................................................................ 4.25
Language reset ................................................................. 4.26
Mailbox access numbers .................................................. 4.27
Call charge setup .............................................................. 4.28
Traffic log ............................................................................. 4.29
Precharge ............................................................................ 4.32
Precharge on SIM card ..................................................... 4.38
Advanced functions:
Access control ..................................................................... 4.40
Restricted dialing .............................................................. 4.41
Restricted dialing setup ..................................................... 4.43
Access code ...................................................................... 4.44
Access code setup ............................................................ 4.45
Restricted SIM usage ........................................................ 4.46
Checking SIM restrictions ................................................. 4.47
Setting SIM restrictions ..................................................... 4.48
Satellite setup ...................................................................... 4.49
Net service provider and terrestrial network ..................... 4.49
S/A operator and terrestrial network ................................. 4.49
Configuration ....................................................................... 4.50
Port configuration .............................................................. 4.50
Net service providers ........................................................ 4.51
Power conservation .......................................................... 4.52
Set diagnostics .................................................................. 4.52
Storing of Preferred/Allowed Net service provider
and Stand Alone operator on the SIM Card ...................... 4.53
Charge tone ...................................................................... 4.55
Information available ............................................................ 4.56
IMN numbers .................................................................... 4.56
Misc. version ID information .............................................. 4.57
Oscillator compensation .................................................... 4.57
Network status .................................................................. 4.57
Installation ............................................................................ 4.58
Paid functions ................................................................... 4.58
Phone name setup ............................................................ 4.58
Chapter 5. Appendices / Index
Appendix A
Telephone country codes .................................................... A-1
Service address codes ........................................................ A-5
Appendix B
Installation of Simrad MS50 ................................................ B-1
Installation of Marine Antenna............................................. B-4
Installation of Voyager Antenna ........................................ B-10
Mounting of Portable Antenna........................................... B-15
Installation of Provident Antenna ...................................... B-18
Optional antenna cable ..................................................... B-22
Appendix C
AT commands .................................................................... C-1
DTE interface ................................................................... C-17
Appendix D
Secure voice (option) ......................................................... D-1
Aero functions (option) ....................................................... D-2
Appendix E
List of terms ........................................................................ E-1
Appendix F
Troubleshooting .................................................................. F-1
Simrad MS50 – User’s Manual
Doc. No. QLZB 911073-4 Rev. B Copytema 04/99
1. Introduction
2. Operation
3. Telefax Service
4. Data Service
5. Appendices

Simrad MS50 – User’s Manual
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction
Equipment .................................................................................. 1.1
System description ..................................................................... 1.6
The design and specifications of the
equipment may be changed without notice.
INTRODUCTION

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1
General
The Simrad MS50 terminal provides access to the international dial-
up telephone, facsimile and data networks via the
Inmarsat 3 Spot Beam satellite system.
The terminal comprises:
•Simrad MS50
•Antenna Unit including RF transceiver (option).
See next page for alternatives.
• Display Handset or telephone (option)
A single coax cable links Simrad MS50 and Antenna Unit.
Figure 1.1 Simrad MS50 w/Portable Antenna.
Equipment
Equipment
Chapter 1. Introduction
Telephone Antenna unit Coax cable
Coax cable
Display Handset
or telephone.
(option)
Simrad MS50
SIM card
Example of antenna:
Portable
Antenna Unit
FUNC
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ESC
7
STU
DATA
ØÅ.
4
JKL
1
ABC
LIST
LIST
3
GHI
6
PQR
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
SPC
ON/OFF
DEL
2
DEF
PLAY
5
MNO
8
VWX
TAX
0
ÄÖÜ
DIAL00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
SHIFTBAT
ALPHA

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction1.2
Equipment cont’d
Equipment cont’d
Antenna Unit (option)
The following types of Antenna Units are available for use with the
Simrad MS50 terminal:
Tracking antenna:
• Marine antenna designed for use
on marine crafts, leisure yachts
and work boats alike.
• Voyager antenna designed for
use on vehicles, trains or
riverboats.
Fixed antenna:
• Portable antenna designed for
semi- or fixed mounting on a flat
surface,
or tripod.
• Provident designed to provide
telecommunication services for
remote villages, farms, businesses,
construction sites etc.

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3
Equipment cont’d
Equipment cont’d
•Expander, which allows simultanous
operation of up to six WorldPhone
Telephone Units through a one meter
parabolic dish antenna.
See separate information.
•Aero, intended for use on the
small to medium size aircraft.
See separate information.
Note!
It is advisable to turn off the equipment prior to switching antenna.

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction1.4
Display handset (option)
Apart from normal voice communication, the Display Handset offers
the following functions:
• PIN protection (Personal Id Number)
• Phone book
• Manual selection of satellite Ocean Region
• Selection of default Net service provider
See chapter 2. Operation
Telephone (option)
Simrad MS50 may be delivered with an ordinary DTMF telephone for
basic voice communication.
A cordless base station or PABX can be delivered as option.
SIM card
The SIM card (Subscriber Identity Module) carries subscription informa-
tion from your Inmarsat Service Provider (ISP) or Net service provider on
an integrated circuit. The Simrad MS50 used with the SIM card assumes
the identity of the SIM card.
The SIM card has its own set of numbers on which the user can be
contacted irrespective of the Simrad MS50 used. All outgoing calls will be
billed to the owner of the SIM card.
The SIM card is protected by means of a lock code. When buying a
SIM card you will receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that
will contain up to 8 digits. Contact your dealer if you do not have your
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 ISP to un-lock the card. Contact your dealer if you do not have
the PUK code.
Note! When using the PUK, the SIM PIN is set to 1 2 3 4.
For procedures on how to change or disable the PIN code, see
"User access" in chapter 4. Data service.
Equipment cont’d
Equipment cont’d

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction 1.5
The SIM card can store miscellaneous information, f.ex.:
• PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
• Last number list (previously called numbers)
• Phone book
• Allowed and preferred Net service providers
Note! When using SIM card, the accessibility of the functions de-
scribed in this manual will depend on the card supplier.
Telefax service
The Telefax facility supports Group 3 fax transmission at a rate of
2.4 Kbps. The telefax is assigned a separate incoming call number.
see chapter 3. Telefax service.
Data service
A PC can be connected for individual setup and operation of all
functions of Simrad MS50, see chapter 4. Data Service.
The PC also allows the use of the built in Data Transmission Serv-
ice without the aid of a modem or data card, see chapter 4. Data
service.
The Asynchronous Data (ASD) system provides 2.4 Kbps data trans-
fer between two Simrad MS50s, or between a Simrad MS50 and the
fixed international network.
The Data Transmission Service is assigned a separate incoming call
number.
Mail service
With PC connected to Simrad MS50, the Internet Messages Service
(NIMS) allows a message of maximum 1024 characters to be sent to
the Simrad MS50 from a website, or from the Simrad MS50 to an e-
mail address or another Simrad MS50.
NIMS messages are addressed to a response NIMS IMN number.
See also appendix E.
Equipment cont’d
Equipment cont’d

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction1.6
System description
System description
Inmarsat Mini-M system
Inmarsat Mini-M is a satellite communications system that provides
highly-reliable telephone, data and facsimile communication to and
from mobile subscribers anywhere within the worldwide coverage
area of the Inmarsat 3 Spot Beam system, see map on next page.
Figure 1.2 Overwiew of the Inmarsat Mini-M system.
LES
TELEPHONE
NETWORKS
NCS: Network Coordinating Station
LES: Land Earth Station
(w/Net service providers)
MES: Mobile Earth Station
(WorldPhone terminal)
DATA
NETWORKS
R
P
–
789
456
123
S0#
R
NCS
MES
MES MES
Simrad MS50 terminal

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction 1.7
System satellites
The satellites are positioned in
a geostationary orbit above
the equator at approxi-
mately 35700 km
altitude.
See figure 1.3.
In geostationary orbit,
each satellite moves at
the same rate as the
earth, and so remains
in the same relative
position to the earth.
The satellites cover ap-
proximately 1/4 of the earth
each, called Ocean Regions:
AOR-W Atlantic Ocean West Region
AOR-E Atlantic Ocean East Region
IOR Indian Ocean Region
POR Pacific Ocean Region
The coverage area of the satellites for Simrad MS50 (Mini-M) is
shown on the map below. Communication is possible in areas
marked with grey.
E
Q
U
A
T
O
R
EARTH
12000 km
35700 km
Pacific Ocean Region
Indian Ocean Region
54°W
64.5°E
178°E
15.5°W
Atlantic Ocean Region (West)
Atlantic Ocean Region (East)
System description cont’d
System description cont’d
Figure 1.3
Satellite positions
WorldPhone coverage
Equator
AOR-W IOR
AOR-E POR
Simrad MS50 coverage

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction1.8
Simrad MS50 communication
The Simrad MS50 terminal provides direct telephony, telefax, NIMS
and data connection to international public networks via the Inmarsat
3 Spot Beam satellite system.
For basic operation Simrad MS50 must include:
• Antenna Unit, and
• Display Handset or telephone.
For added functionality:
• PC for control and settings.
• Telefax
Only a thin coaxial cable connects Simrad MS50 to the Antenna Unit.
Net service provider
The Net service provider issues your user licence and IMN (Inmarsat
Mobile Number) numbers. It is also responsible for the billing of calls.
Calls from Mobiles
Figure 1.4 Communication path.
System description cont’d
System description cont’d
Path established by
the Simrad MS50
terminal via satellite.
Telefax
Public
Telephone
Network
PC/modem
Additional equipment
Telefax
PC
Telephone
FUNC
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ESC
7
STU
DATA
ØÅ.
4
JKL
1
ABC
LIST
LIST
3
GHI
6
PQR
9
LIGHT
YZÆ
SPC
ON/OFF
DEL
2
DEF
PLAY
5
MNO
8
VWX
TAX
0
ÄÖÜ
DIAL00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
SHIFTBAT
ALPHA
Display
Handset
Simrad MS50
Marine
Antenna

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 1. Introduction 1.9
To make an outgoing call, you use a standard international telephone
number with the 00 prefix. The mobile automatically includes informa-
tion to identify the MES and the particular port that originates the call.
Simrad MS50 has four ports configured for: display handset, tele-
phone, telefax and data.
The LES uses the port identifying information (OI) for billing purposes.
The mobile transmits the dialing information on a channel specially
assigned by the NCS, to the LES, which also has been instructed to
tune to the same channel. LES routes the call over the public tele-
communications networks to the intended destination. When the
called party responds, the call proceeds.
Calls to Mobiles
The Simrad MS50 terminal receives incoming calls via the IMN phone
numbers. IMN numbers are assigned to the following ports:
• Display Handset (HS port)
• Telephone (TEL port)
• Data service (DATA port)
• Telefax service (FAX port)
• NIMS service
Calls are made as ordinary international (Satellite) calls where each
Ocean Region has an international country code. If an area is cov-
ered by more than one satellite, it is necessary that the caller knows
which satellite (Ocean Region) the mobile is tuned to, or if not known
try the other satellite(s).
The international codes to the four Ocean Regions are as follows:
• Atlantic Ocean East Region: 871
• Pacific Ocean Region: 872
• Indian Ocean Region: 873
• Atlantic Ocean West Region: 874
Note! Some Net service providers support the common Ocean Re-
gion access no. 870, which connects the call to the dialed Simrad
MS50 regardless of the Ocean Region the user currently communi-
cates through.
Services
• Telephone calls – basic telephony services.
• Telefax – CCITT Group 3 facsimile services, 2.4 kbps.
• Data communication – Hayes compatible 2.4 kbps data service.
• Mail service – NIMS
System description cont’d
System description cont’d

Simrad MS50 – User’s Manual
Contents Chapter 2. Operation
OPERATION
Call from Display Handset .......................................................... 2.1
Telephone features ................................................................... 2.10
The design and specifications of the
equipment may be changed without notice.

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 2. Operation 2.1
Call from Display Handset
Call from Display Handset
13
456
789
0
ABC
2
DEF
DATA
GHI
JKL MNO PQR
STU VWX
TAX LIGHT
YZÆ
SPCØÅ.
PLAY
ÄÖÜ
ESC
DEL
ON/OFF LIST
LIST
FUNC ALPHA ENTER
SHIFT MORE/
HELP LES PTT
ON
SHIFT
ALPHA
Dial 00+ Intn
Phone No.+
Handsfree
microphone
2 x 12 character
alphanumerical
LCD display.
Auxiliary keys:
Allows selection of
secondary functions,
displaying additional
information, volume
and contrast
adjustment
etc.
Number keys:
Only the number keys
are required to call
the end subscriber.
Pressing ALPHA
selects letter entries.
Pressing SHIFT
selects secondary
functions.
Handsfree
loudspeaker
Displayed when applicable:
• at hook OFF
• when additional info/help is
available.
• when SIM card is inserted
• when loudspeaker is ON.
• when pressing SHIFT to use
secondary functions.
• when pressing ALPHA to select
keypad letters.
• when receiving a call. Stops
flashing during communication.
• when power is turned ON.
Selects functions
Selects alphabetic key function
Enters selected choice.
Selects secondary functions.
Displays additional
information/help.
Not in use
Turns internal loudspeaker
ON/OFF.
Switches between handsfree
and normal use.
Switches Simrad MS50 on/off.
Toggles hook switch, or reverts
to previous position.
Deletes last character entry, or
complete entry.
Adjusts volume or contrast.
Steps down/up through function
menu/choices.
LIST scrolls through choices .
FUNC
ALPHA
ENTER
SHIFT
MORE/
HELP
LES
PTT
ON/OFF
ESC
DEL
LIST
LIST
ON
SHIFT
ALPHA
Display and keys
The Display Handset is used for telephone calls and basic functions.
Additional control of functions and other facilities must be done from a PC con-
nected to Simrad MS50, see chapter 4. Data Service.
Chapter 2. Operation

Simrad MS50 – Chapter 2. Operation2.2
Idle mode
The following message
appears in the display
when in IDLE mode:
Hook ON/OFF
The Display Handset is secured in a desk- or wall-mounted bracket:
A magnet toggles the internal hook switch. The switch can also be
toggled with the combined HOOK ON/OFF and ESCAPE key:
Beeps in the handset
Before contact is established with the selected satellite beeps indicate
attempts.
Loudspeaker
When off-hook the loudspeaker key toggles the Display Handset
loudspeaker ON and OFF:
ON
Telenor
?
470
ESC
ON
Telenor
?
470
click!
Hook ON/OFF magnet
Dial 00+Intn
Phone No.+
470
ON
Call from Display Handset cont’d
Call from Display Handset cont’d