Thrane&Thrane Explorer 727 User manual

InstallatIon manual
ExplorEr® 727
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EXPLORER®727
Including 19" Rack Version
Installation manual
Document number: 98-126844-D
Release date: September 8, 2011

Disclaimer
Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this
product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane & Thrane. The
information in this manual is provided for information purposes only, is subject to
change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies.
Manuals issued by Thrane & Thrane are periodically revised and updated. Anyone
relying on this information should acquire the most current version e.g. from thrane.com
or from the distributor.
Thrane & Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or
reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source.
Copyright © 2011 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.
Trademark acknowledgements
•Thrane & Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European
Union and the United States.
•EXPLORER is a registered trademark of Thrane & Thrane A/S in the European Union
and the United States.
•Windows and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
•Inmarsat is a registered trademark of International Maritime Satellite Organisation
(IMSO) and is licensed by IMSO to Inmarsat Limited and Inmarsat Ventures plc.
• Inmarsat’s product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Inmarsat.
• Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or
trade names of their respective owners.
Company web site
thrane.com

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Safety summary 1
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 manual
violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the
equipment. Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customer's
failure to comply with these requirements.
Observe marked areas
Under extreme heat conditions do not touch
areas of the terminal or antenna that are
marked with this symbol, as it may result in
injury.
Microwave radiation hazards
During transmission the antenna in this system
radiates Microwave Power.This radiation may
be hazardous to humans close to the antenna.
When the system is powered, make sure that
nobody gets closer than the recommended
minimum safety distance.
The minimum safety distance is 1 m to the side and above the antenna when
the EXPLORER 727 is powered. The safety distance of 1 m does not apply
directly below the antenna, as the radiation forms a hemisphere above the
antenna.
Service
User access to the interior of the system units is prohibited. Only a
technician authorized by Thrane & Thrane A/S may perform service - failure
to comply with this rule will void the warranty.
Do not service or adjust alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person,
capable of rendering first aid resuscitation, is present.

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Power supply
The voltage range is 10.5 - 32 V DC; 14 A - 5.5 A. Be aware of high start-up
peak current: 20 A@24 V, 5 ms.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a
definite safety hazard.
Keep away from live circuits
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel. Do not 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.
Install and use the antenna with care
Thrane & Thrane assumes no liability for any damage caused by the antenna
falling off the vehicle or stressing the mounting base. It is the responsibility
of the customer to ensure a safe and correct installation of the antenna. The
instructions in the Installation manual are only guidelines.
Note the following safety guidelines for mounting the antenna with
magnetic mounts:
Under normal driving circumstances the magnetic force of the magnetic
mount kit for the antenna should be sufficient to hold the antenna. However,
the magnets may not be able to hold the antenna in place, if:
• the vehicle is involved in an accident,
• the magnets are not mounted properly,
Caution! Do not place your fingers underneath the antenna when
placing the antenna on the vehicle!
The magnetic force is very powerful and your fingers
may be hurt if they are caught between the antenna and
the mounting surface.

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• the roof is not plain or made of a material that will not stick properly to
the magnets,
• the speed of the vehicle is too high and/or
• the road is very bumpy.
We recommend mounting the antenna on the roof rails or directly on the
roof instead of using the magnetic mount kit. Make sure that all mounting
bolts and nuts are secured properly, and that the material of the mounting
surface is strong enough to hold the antenna during the intended use.

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About the manual 2
Intended readers
This is an installation manual for the EXPLORER 727 system,
intended for installers of the system and service personnel.
Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly
trained and authorized by Thrane & Thrane. It is important that
you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this
manual, and install the system according to the guidelines in this
manual.
Manual overview
Note that this manual does not cover general use of the system nor
does it cover how to use the IP handset that comes with the
system. For this information, refer to the user manual for this
system and the user manual for the IP handset, both listed in the
next section.
This manual has the following chapters:
•System units contains a short description of each main unit in
the system.
•Installing the system describes where to place the system units,
how to mount them, distance to other equipment etc.
•Connecting power explains how to connect the terminal to
power and gives recommendations for cables.
•Hardware interfaces describes each interface on the terminal
and shows pin-out for the connectors.
•Starting up the system explains how to insert the SIM card,
power up the system and enter the PIN. It also gives a short
overview of how to use the system.
•Troubleshooting describes the function of the Reset button and
the light indicators on the terminal. It also describes event
messages that may appear in the web interface.

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Related documents
The below list shows the documents related to this manual and to
the EXPLORER 727 system.
Title and description Document
number
EXPLORER 727 Including 19" Rack Version
User Manual
Explains how to set up and use the
EXPLORER 727 system.
98-126882
EXPLORER 727 Quick Guide
A short guide to the most important functions
of the EXPLORER 727 system.
98-126881
EXPLORER 727 Getting Started
Explains how to start up your EXPLORER 727
system and make the first call or data session.
TT98-126880
Thrane IP Handset, User Manual
Explains the features and functions of the
Thrane IP Handset. The IP handset works as a
standard IP handset, but also serves as a user
interface for the EXPLORER 727 system.
98-126059

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Typography
In this manual, typography is used as indicated below:
Bold is used for the following purposes:
• To emphasize words.
Example: “Do not touch the antenna”.
• To indicate what the user should select in the user interface.
Example: “Select SETTINGS > LAN”.
Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross-references.
Example: “For further information, see Connecting Cables on
page...”.

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Table of contents
Chapter 1 System units
1.1 Introduction ............................................................... 1
1.2 EXPLORER 727 terminal ............................................. 1
1.3 Antenna .....................................................................3
1.4 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle .......................................4
Chapter 2 Installing the system
2.1 Unpacking .................................................................7
2.2 Placing the antenna ...................................................8
2.3 Installing the antenna ................................................9
2.4 Placing the terminal .................................................17
2.5 Installing the EXPLORER 727 terminal .......................19
2.6 Installing the 19” Rack Terminal ...............................23
Chapter 3 Connecting power
3.1 Power source ........................................................... 27
3.2 Power cable selection ..............................................28
3.3 Connecting power ....................................................34
Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces
4.1 The connector panel ................................................39
4.2 Antenna interface on terminal .................................40
4.3 DC power input .........................................................41
4.4 19” rack version only: Terminal block .......................43
4.5 Analogue Phone/Fax interface .................................44

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4.6 ISDN interface ..........................................................45
4.7 LAN interface ...........................................................47
4.8 Discrete I/O interface ............................................... 50
Chapter 5 Starting up the system
5.1 Using the SIM card ...................................................55
5.2 Powering the system ................................................57
5.3 Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal ..................... 60
5.4 Operating the system ...............................................63
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Reset button ............................................................65
6.2 Status signalling ..................................................... 68
6.3 Logging of events .....................................................73
App. A Part numbers
A.1 System units ............................................................75
A.2 Spare parts ..............................................................75
App. B Technical specifications
B.1 Overview ..................................................................77
B.2 EXPLORER 727antenna .............................................78
B.3 EXPLORER 727 terminal ...........................................82
Glossary ......................................................................................... 91
Index .........................................................................................95

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Chapter 1
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System units
System units 1
1.1 Introduction
The basic system consists of three units: The terminal, the antenna and the IP
handset with cradle.
1.2 EXPLORER 727 terminal
The terminal is the central unit in the system. It contains all user interfaces
and handles all communication between the BGAN antenna and the local
communication units (phones, computers etc.).
The terminal comes in two versions, one designed for wall or desktop
installation, and one designed for installation in a 19” rack.
Below is the terminal for wall or desktop installation.

Chapter 1: System units
2 EXPLORER 727 terminal
Below is the 19” rack version of the terminal.
The terminal supplies 23.0 - 30.0 V DC to the antenna through a single coaxial
cable.
The DC input for the terminal is designed for both 24 V DC and 12 V DC power
supply.

Chapter 1: System units
Antenna 3
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System units
1.3 Antenna
The EXPLORER 727 antenna is a mechanical tracking antenna, consisting of a
2-axis stabilized antenna with RF-unit, antenna control unit and GPS antenna.
The antenna is dedicated to the Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area
Network) system and is designed for roof mounting on a vehicle. All
communication between the antenna and terminal passes through a single
coaxial cable.

Chapter 1: System units
4 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle
1.4 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle
1.4.1 Thrane IP Handset
Besides the normal functions of an IP handset, the Thrane IP handset also
provides a user interface for the EXPLORER 727 system. The IP handset
connects to the LAN interface of the terminal, and is power supplied with
Power over Ethernet (PoE) through the LAN interface.
For further information on the IP handset, refer to the user manual for the
Thrane IP Handset.

Chapter 1: System units
Thrane IP Handset & Cradle 5
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System units
1.4.2 Thrane IP Cradle
The IP cradle serves as a holder for the IP handset. It is power supplied from
the terminal using Power over Ethernet (PoE). The cradle connects to the
handset with a coil cord and to the terminal with a standard LAN cable.

Chapter 1: System units
6 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle

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Chapter 2
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Installing the system
Installing the system 2
2.1 Unpacking
Unpack your EXPLORER 727 system and check that the following items are
present:
• TT-3736A EXPLORER 727 terminal or
TT-3736A-T19 EXPLORER 727 19" Rack Terminal
• TT-3053B EXPLORER 727 antenna
• TT-3670A Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, wired
• Basic cable support kit including an I/O connector, or
for 19” rack version: Strain Relief Bracket
•Powercable
• Antenna cable
•LANcable
• Installation manual (this manual)
• Getting Started kit including:
• Getting Started leaflet
•QuickGuide
•EXPLORER727CD
including electronic versions of User manual, Installation manual,
Quick Guide and Getting Started guide.
Inspect all units and parts for possible transport damage.
Note
For information on how to install the IP handset and cradle, refer to
the user manual for the handset.

Chapter 2: Installing the system
8 Placing the antenna
2.2 Placing the antenna
2.2.1 Obstructions
Obstructions can cause signal degradation.
The amount of degradation depends on the size of the obstruction and the
distance from the antenna. As a rule of thumb any obstruction that covers an
angle of less than 3° at the antenna has limited effect. The table below gives a
guideline for obstruction sizes that will cause limited degradation.
2.2.2 Radiation hazard
The EXPLORER 727 antenna radiates up to 18 dBW EIRP. This translates to a
minimum safety distance of 1 m from the antenna while it is transmitting. Note
that the safety distance applies to a hemisphere above the antenna. The
antenna does not radiate power directly below the antenna.
2.2.3 Interference
Do not place the antenna close to interfering signal sources or receivers. We
recommend that no other antennas are located within three meters of the
antenna. If other equipment is installed near the EXPLORER 727 we
recommend testing the total system by operating all equipment
simultaneously and verifying that there is no interference.
Distance of Obstruction Size of Obstruction
3m 16cm
5m 26cm
10 m 52 cm
20 m 104 cm

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Installing the system
2.3 Installing the antenna
2.3.1 Antenna cables
Guidelines
A coaxial cable for connection between the antenna and terminal is delivered
with the system. If you need a different cable, make sure that the cable meets
the requirements. Preferably choose one of the cable types in Recommended
antenna cables below.
The maximum allowed RF-loss in the antenna cable is 20 dB at 1660 MHz. This
is to ensure the performance of the system.
Recommended antenna cables
The table below shows recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths
for EXPLORER 727.
Check in the data sheet from the cable supplier that both the RF- attenuation
and the DC-resistance are kept within the maximum specified values:
• Antenna cable RF-attenuation at 1660 MHz: max. 20 dB incl. connector.
Caution! It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure a safe
installation! See guidelines in the Safety summary on
page iii.
Cable Type Absolute maximum length
RG-223_U-01 14 m
RG-214_U-01 50 m
S-10162-B-11 92 m