Thrane&Thrane TT-3080A User manual

CapsatMessenger
TT-3080A
User Manual

Thrane & Thrane
Thrane & ThraneThrane & Thrane
Thrane & Thrane
CapsatMessenger
TT-3080A
User Manual
CopyrightThrane & Thrane A/S
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice
and does not represent a commitment on the part of Thrane &
Thrane A/S.
© 2001 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in
Denmark.
Document Number TT98—111882-H.
Release Date: 7 September 2001

Safety Summary
Safety SummarySafety Summary
Safety Summary
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 assume no liability for the customer's failure to comply with
these requirements.
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT
GROUND THE EQUIPMENTGROUND THE EQUIPMENT
GROUND THE EQUIPMENT
To minimise shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to
an electrical ground
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHEREDO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
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
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITSKEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
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.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONEDO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENTDO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not substitute parts or
perform any unauthorized modification to the equipment.
SAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNIT
SAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNITSAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNIT
SAFETY DISTANCE FOR THE ANTENNA UNIT
Minimum safety distance from the Antenna on the focal line is 1.8 m

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1 Introduction ............................................................................. 1-1
2 Description of the service........................................................ 2-1
3 The Capsat® Messenger.......................................................... 3-1
3.1 Hardware interfaces ........................................................ 3-4
3.2 The handset ................................................................... 3-10
3.3 SIM card ........................................................................ 3-20
3.4 PCMCIA card................................................................. 3-20
3.5 Handling of the battery pack ......................................... 3-20
4 Getting started......................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Select satellite.................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Pointing the antenna........................................................ 4-3
4.2.1 TT-3008A Foldable antenna ................................ 4-4
4.2.2 TT-3008B Big Dish antenna.................................. 4-5
4.2.3 TT-3008D Small Dish antenna............................ 4-10
4.2.4 TT-3008E Land Mobile antenna......................... 4-14
4.3 NCS/LES connectivity .................................................... 4-24
5 Making calls............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Calling the terminal......................................................... 5-1
5.2 Transferring incoming calls............................................. 5-1
5.3 Call from handset ............................................................ 5-2
5.4 Call from a connected phone .......................................... 5-3
5.5 Call from a connected fax................................................ 5-4
5.6 Call via RS-232................................................................. 5-5
5.7 Call via USB ..................................................................... 5-6
6 Basic functions ......................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Top level menu................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Phone Book...................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Help Desk ........................................................................ 6-4
6.4 Call log ............................................................................ 6-5
6.5 Mailbox............................................................................ 6-7
6.6 Satellite setup .................................................................. 6-8

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6.7 Phone setup ................................................................... 6-11
6.7.1 Tel. numbers ..................................................... 6-14
6.7.2 Route incoming.................................................. 6-16
6.7.3 Route outgoing .................................................. 6-17
6.7.4 Security ............................................................. 6-18
6.7.5 Sleep mode ....................................................... 6-22
6.7.6 MMI setup.......................................................... 6-23
6.7.7 RS-232 parameters............................................. 6-25
6.7.8 Cnst.Carrier ...................................................... 6-26
6.7.9 Audio in ............................................................. 6-26
6.8 Ant. Setup....................................................................... 6-26
6.9 Status.............................................................................. 6-28
7 Using MPDS.............................................................................. 7-1
7.1 What is MPDS? .................................................................7-1
7.2 Configuring TT-3080A ..................................................... 7-2
7.3 Setting up your PC ...........................................................7-2
7.4 Running an MPDS Session................................................ 7-4
7.5 What if? ............................................................................ 7-5
8 Configuration Software ............................................................8-1
9 Technical Specifications........................................................... 9-1
9.1 Interfaces .........................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Antenna ...............................................................9-1
9.1.2 DC input ..............................................................9-1
9.1.3 Handset interface ................................................ 9-2
9.1.4 Analogue 2-wire interfaces ................................. 9-2
9.1.5 ISDN..................................................................... 9-3
9.1.6 RS-232 interface................................................... 9-3
9.1.7 USB ......................................................................9-4
9.1.8 Audio input/output .............................................. 9-4
9.2 Specifications................................................................... 9-4
9.2.1 TT-3008A Foldable antenna................................. 9-6
9.2.2 TT-3008B Big Dish antenna .................................. 9-7
9.2.3 TT-3008D Small Dish antenna .............................. 9-9
9.2.4 TT-3008E Land Mobile antenna ......................... 9-10
10 Azimuth and Elevation ........................................................... 10-1

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IntroductionIntroduction
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1Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your TT-3080A Capsat®
Messenger. This terminal makes it possible for you to
communicate from any country in the world using the Global Area
Network service established by Inmarsat. The Capsat®
Messenger supports high-speed data (64 kbit/s circuit switched
and packet data) and high quality voice as well as inexpensive
voice, data and fax services. This manual has the following
chapters.
Chapter 2
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Description of the service Description of the serviceDescription of the service
Description of the service - an overview of the Global
Area Network system and its services.
Chapter 3
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The Capsat® Messenger The Capsat® MessengerThe Capsat® Messenger
The Capsat® Messenger
- a brief description of the
terminal and how to utilise the services of the Global Area
Network.
Chapter
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4
Getting started Getting startedGetting started
Getting started
- a description of how to set-up the
terminal.
Chapter 5
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5
Making calls Making callsMaking calls
Making calls - a quick step-by-step guide that
describes how to make and receive phone calls, data calls and
fax calls.
Chapter
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6
Basic functions Basic functionsBasic functions
Basic functions
- a more detailed description of the
features that are available in the terminal.
Chapter 7 Using MPDS –
7 Using MPDS –7 Using MPDS –
7 Using MPDS – What is MPDS and step by step
configuration.
Chapter
8 88
8
Configuration ConfigurationConfiguration
Configuration -
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- a description on how to use the
accompanying configuration PC software (MesCP).
Chapter
9 99
9
Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications
Technical Specifications -
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- contains detailed technical
specification of the terminal including electrical, mechanical and
protocols supported.

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Chapter 10 Elevation and Azimuth
10 Elevation and Azimuth10 Elevation and Azimuth
10 Elevation and Azimuth - enclosed maps to assist you
with pointing the antenna.
Please note that different software versions support different
Please note that different software versions support differentPlease note that different software versions support different
Please note that different software versions support different
features, and your terminal may not support all the features
features, and your terminal may not support all the featuresfeatures, and your terminal may not support all the features
features, and your terminal may not support all the features
described in this manual. We recommend that you contact your
described in this manual. We recommend that you contact yourdescribed in this manual. We recommend that you contact your
described in this manual. We recommend that you contact your
hardware provider for the latest software release, in case the
hardware provider for the latest software release, in case thehardware provider for the latest software release, in case the
hardware provider for the latest software release, in case the
described feature is not supported by your terminal.
described feature is not supported by your terminal.described feature is not supported by your terminal.
described feature is not supported by your terminal.

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2Description of the service
The Inmarsat Global Area Network service is based on 4 Geo-
stationary satellites situated above the equator. Geo-stationary
means that the satellites are always located in the same position,
i.e. they move at the same speed as that of the earth. Each
satellite covers a certain area (footprint) and each satellite
supports a number of powerful spot-beams making the service
available on virtually all land masses on the earth between
approximately 70°N and 70°S. Please see Chapter 10 for more
detailed maps.
The Four Geo-Stationary Inmarsat Satellites
The Four Geo-Stationary Inmarsat SatellitesThe Four Geo-Stationary Inmarsat Satellites
The Four Geo-Stationary Inmarsat Satellites
The satellites are your connection to the world wide networks,
and they are managed by the Network Co-ordination Stations
(NCSs), run by Inmarsat. The primary functions of the NCSs are to
constantly keep track of which terminals are logged on to the
system, and assign a free channel when a call is made.
The gateway between the public network and the satellites are
operated by Land Earth Stations (LES). The LESs are run by
different operators, around the world.
The services supported by the Global Area Network
encompasses:

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•High Speed Services (64 kbit/s)
High Speed Services (64 kbit/s)High Speed Services (64 kbit/s)
High Speed Services (64 kbit/s)
•64 kbit/s universal data
•56 kbit/s universal data
•Speech
•3.1 kHz audio
•MPDS (Mobile Packet Data Service)
•Low speed services (2.4 kbit/s)
Low speed services (2.4 kbit/s)Low speed services (2.4 kbit/s)
Low speed services (2.4 kbit/s)
•mini-M voice
•mini-M fax
•mini-M data
For a detailed service explanation, please refer to the last section
of this chapter.
The above mentioned services allow for a wide range of
applications. Examples are shown below.
Mini-disc
Video -
Camera
Notebook Fax
V
ideo
p
hone
Dect-phone
Camera

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Important Notice:
Important Notice:Important Notice:
Important Notice: Before a terminal can be used on the network, it
has to be commissioned by one of the Inmarsat Service Providers
(ISP’s). In order to use the different Global Area Network services
it is necessary to have at least one Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN)
for each of the above mentioned services. In case all 8 services
are commissioned on your terminal, you will have 8 IMN
numbers.
Calling a Global Area Network terminal is equal to making
international calls. If the satellite region/area is not known for the
terminal the “country” code for a terminal is 870. When you dial a
Global Area Network terminal through the public network, you
have to dial the IMN number in addition to the international
access code for Inmarsat, e.g.:
[phone]
Making calls from a Global Area Network terminal is equal to
making international calls as the country code always has to be
dialled
Service Explanation:
Service Explanation:Service Explanation:
Service Explanation:
The mini-M services have a lower tariff than the high speed
services, as these are high quality audio or high speed data
services and thus require more bandwidth.
The 64 kbit/s UDI
64 kbit/s UDI64 kbit/s UDI
64 kbit/s UDI (Unrestricted Digital Information) service
enables the bi-directional transmission of data to and from
terrestrial 64 kbit/s ISDN
ISDNISDN
ISDN networks. The 56 kbit/s UDI
56 kbit/s UDI56 kbit/s UDI
56 kbit/s UDI service is
similarly used to make a connection to 56 kbit/s ISDN networks,
which are primarily used in North America.
The Speech
SpeechSpeech
Speech and 3.1 kHz audio
3.1 kHz audio3.1 kHz audio
3.1 kHz audio services make it possible to
establish high quality analogue connections with quality equal to
terrestrial analogue connections via digital networks/switches.
The Speech
SpeechSpeech
Speech service is used for high quality voice connections,
whereas 3.1 kHz audio
3.1 kHz audio3.1 kHz audio
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between faxes and modems with an analogue 2-wire interface.
The 3.1 kHz audio service is transparent, and is suitable for all
analogue applications including secure telephones.
The MPDS service
MPDS serviceMPDS service
MPDS service is a packet data service where the tariff
depends on the amount of data transmitted. This service is a more
cost-effective solution for web browsing, and other applications
where there is no need for constant transmission of data in both
directions. It is also suitable for applications where a constant
connection is required, because the user is no longer charged the
“per minute rate”.
The mini-M voice
mini-M voicemini-M voice
mini-M voice service is only for voice transmission. The voice
transmitted over the satellite is subject to a compression process
down to 4.8 kbit/s, which reduces the bandwidth use and
subsequently the cost.
The mini-M fax
mini-M faxmini-M fax
mini-M fax service supports fax transmission at 2.4 kbit/s.
This can be useful and cost effective in case your fax is received
at a low speed.
The mini-M data
mini-M datamini-M data
mini-M data service is used to transmit data at 2.4 kbit/s. This
can be a benefit when small amounts of data are sent or received,
e.g. when a short e-mail is sent.

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3The Capsat® Messenger
The Capsat® Messenger System includes the following system
components:
•TT-3038A Capsat® Messenger Electronics Unit
•TT-3620D Capsat® Messenger Handset
•TT-3686C Capsat® Messenger NiMH Battery (supplied as
default)
or
•TT-3686D Capsat® Messenger NiCd Battery Pack
•TT-3682C Capsat® Messenger AC adapter
•TT-3008A Capsat® Messenger Antenna
or
•TT-3008B Capsat® Messenger Big Dish Antenna
or
•TT-3008D Capsat® Messenger Small Dish Antenna
or
•TT-3008E Capsat® Messenger Land Mobile Antenna
•TT-10226A Capsat® Messenger PC Configuration Software
•Accessories (cables, carry case, manual, etc.)

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Before using the terminal, it is necessary to unpack and connect
the handset to the electronic unit. The handset connects at the
bottom of the electronic unit. After inserting the handset cable a
small plastic lid is placed on top of the cable connector to protect
it.
TT-3620D Handset connected to the TT-3038A Transceiver
TT-3620D Handset connected to the TT-3038A TransceiverTT-3620D Handset connected to the TT-3038A Transceiver
TT-3620D Handset connected to the TT-3038A Transceiver
The terminal can be powered by means of battery, if inserted,
and/or an external DC power source connected at the rear of the
electronic unit. As DC power source the accompanying TT-3682C
Adapter is recommended.
TT-3682C AC Adapter
TT-3682C AC AdapterTT-3682C AC Adapter
TT-3682C AC Adapter

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The TT-3008A Antenna, connected at the rear, radiates micro
wave signals during a call with the strongest radiated signal in
front of the antenna (on the focal line) and drops off fairly quickly.
It is therefore important that no persons or animals are within the
safety distance, which is approx. 2 meters.
TT-3008A Antenna
TT-3008A AntennaTT-3008A Antenna
TT-3008A Antenna
If another DC-source is used and/or another non-Thane & Thrane
antenna cable is used, please make sure that the necessary
precautions described in section 9.1.2, DC input and in section
9.1.1 Antenna, respectively are taken. Thrane & Thrane offers a
wide range of antenna cables from 4 meters up to 200 meters.
Battery capacity: 2h High quality voice/4h Mini-M voice, 35 min.
high speed data/fax or 2h Mini-M data/fax, 100h standby.
The battery pack must be handled in a certain way to maximize
its capacity, please see the details in section 3.5, Handling of the
battery pack.
TT-3686C/D Batteries
TT-3686C/D BatteriesTT-3686C/D Batteries
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3.1 Hardware interfaces
The Electronic Unit of the Capsat® Messenger has the following
hardware interfaces:
•Handset
•Analogue 2-wire RJ11 number 1
•Analogue 2-wire RJ11 number 2
•ISDN ( I
II
Integrated S
SS
Services D
DD
Digital N
NN
Network)
•USB (U
UU
Universal S
SS
Serial B
BB
Bus)
•Audio input/output
•RS-232
•PCMCIA Card
Except for the Handset and the PCMCIA Card, the connectors for
these interfaces are found on the rear of the Electronic Unit:
These interfaces can be used for the different Global Area
Network services.
The handset
handsethandset
handset can be used to setup the terminal and it can be used
to make or receive phone calls utilising one of the following
services:
•Speech
•3.1 kHz audio
•mini-M voice