RST600 User Manual
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1. Aid Telemetry and Rural Telephony Supported by a dedicated team of professionals Beam has developed solid relationships with its peers and network of distributors worldwide Beam Communications Pty Ltd 5 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Web www beamcommunications com Info info beamcommunications com Support support beamcommunications com Tel 61 3 8588 4500 Fax 61 3 9560 9055 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Conventions in this Manual Warnings cautions and notes appear throughout this manual They are represented by following conventions WARNING This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note providing information to prevent personal injury or damage to equipment Note This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing general operating information Interference All wireless phones may get interference which could affect performance Record Write details of your unit for easy reference when required Ideal when troubleshooting RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL What is the RST600 The RST600 uses the Iridium 9522B L Band Transceiver Module as a dedicated Remote Satellite data only module designed to provide a reliable and cost effective data service connection when a wired connection is not available It does this by providing a standard interface to the Iridium network a satellite based wireless communications network that ena2. RST600 A Check power is connected and AC available to the plug pack RST600 fails to register with the Iridium service after 30 seconds Check power connection Check Antenna connection and location Ensure SIM is inserted Check correct power supply is being used Ensure that the SIM PIN if required has been entered Q PC cannot connect to RST600 A Check that the correct cable is used on the correct port and that the bit rate is set the same for both PC and RST600 Your is locked Enter the PIN2 unblocking key PUK2 or contact your service provider Your SIM card won t work 15 the card inserted the correct way 15 the SIM gold chip visibly damaged or scratched Return the card to your service provider Check the SIM and phone contacts If they are dirty clean them with an antistatic cloth Your PIN is blocked Check Card or Insert Card Check the card is inserted correctly Check the contacts of the card are clean Clean the chip with a soft cloth See your Service Provider if continues Enter the PIN unblocking key PUK1 or contact your service provider 24 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL You can t make calls Check that the antenna is properly mounted Do you have a clear view of the sky Did you enter the number in international format All calls made from the Iridium System require a special calling sequence please refer to your Service Provider for these details Check the signal str
3. cable firmly all the way in with your fingers The proper torque for the cable connector is between 7 to 10 INCH POUNDS of torque 81 to 110 N cm for those who prefer metric measures If this value is exceeded its quite possible to break the connector in the transceiver Please note that if found the antenna connector has been damaged due to over tightening this will void the warranty on the Transceiver 5 is advisable to always install the RST600 in a location that minimizes the distance between the Antenna and the transceiver module to avoid signal loss 6 Please refer to the Iridium Antenna Guide for important information on installation and placement of your antenna NOTE Torque Tightening Instruction The proper torque for the cable connector is between 7 to 10 INCH POUNDS of torque 81 to 110 N cm for those who prefer metric measures If this value is exceeded its quite possible to break the connector in the transceiver Please note that if found the antenna connector has been damaged due to over tightening this will void the warranty on the Transceiver RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL GPS Feed Through Specification The GPS feed through connector is provided to allow an Iridium 9522B and a GPS module to share a single antenna Then the GPS receiver module can be connected to the GPS feed through connector output on the 9522B When the 9522B is powered but not transmitting any GPS signal received on the antenna
4. is passed through to the GPS output Either a passive or an active GPS module be connected to 9522B GPS port The gain from the 9522B antenna input to the GPS connector is OdB 2dB The GPS output is available at all times when the 9522B is powered except during the transmit cycle During the transmit cycle there will be some energy at the Iridium frequency which may adversely affect the AGC system of some GPS receivers NOTE THE TRANSCIEVER MODULE DOES NOT HAVE A GPS ENGINE INSIDE The GPS antenna input is feed through only You will need your own GPS device to make use of the GPS antenna connector The RF interface of the GPS feed through connector is summarized in Table 9 below General RF Parameters Parameter Value Frequency Range 1575 MHz Output Impedance 500 Insertion Loss 2 Noise Figure lt 7dB This should provide adequate signal for most GPS receivers because the Iridium antenna will already be well sited If the Iridium antenna is being shared with GPS then it is important to use an antenna with adequate gain at 15 75MHz Note Refer to the Antenna Installation Guide supplied with your RST600 for information on installing the antenna and assuring Quality of Service This guide is also available for download at www beamcommunications com RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Connecting the Power amp Data Cables Standard Installation Using Base Plate 1 Co
5. merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose This constitutes our sole warranty and obligation with regard to our products as well as the Customer s sole remedy BEAM Communications expressly disclaims all liability and responsibility for any special indirect or consequential damages or any further loss of any kind whatsoever resulting from the use of our product s The Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the limit of BEAM liability for any loss whatsoever shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the Customer for the product to which a claim is made All products manufactured by BEAM Communications are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship in accordance with and subject to the following terms and conditions 1 This warranty is limited to the original Customer only It cannot be transferred or assigned to third parties unless the intent to transfer to a third party is expressly indicated in a purchase order and or warranty processing arrangements have been agreed upon in writing by BEAM 2 BEAM Communications does not warrant any installation maintenance or service of the Products not performed by BEAM nor does it warrant the use of Products with unapproved ancillary products 3 BEAM Communications will correct any defects in material or workmanship of products manufactured by BEAM which appear within 12 months from the date of shipment by BEAM Communications to the Customer BEAM Communications wi
6. Remote Satellite Data Module RST600 Installation and User Manual Beam Communications Pty Ltd RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL RST600 Installation and User Manual Beam Communications Pty Ltd 5 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Information furnished by Beam Communications Pty Ltd Beam is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Beam for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Beam Beam reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2009 Beam Communications Pty Ltd All rights reserved Product name RST600 Installation amp User Manual Manual revision 06 Part Number USRMANOO00706 Issue Date May 2012 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 4 ABOUT BEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUA 6 MV IAT US THE IRS 600 T CONTENE E TS E E E E E 8 OPTONAGBEAM ACCES SORES 8 RSTOOO INSTALLATION OVERVIEW eaeoe Ai 9 INSTALLING THE RS TOO N
7. T600 Installation Overview Standard Installation using Base plate SIM card Housing Iridium Antenna Connector DB 25 way GPS Antenna Connector IDC 26 way Data amp Power Connection 9 pin serial Molex power connector to 25 pin connector to carry power amp connector DCE connect to DC power supply data to L Band Transceiver Compact Installation Iridium Antenna Connector a GPS 4 4 28VDC Antenna Connector Connects to main cable loom 25 Way Connector 9 pin serial connector for data RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Installing the RST600 Make sure the power is Not connected to the RST600 before you insert or remove the SIM card If you do not the memory on your SIM card may be damaged Installing Removing the SIM Card 1 Use the supplied Allen key socket wrench to remove the screw on the transceiver module to remove the SIM card cover plate as shown Keep the screws in a safe place whilst you install remove the SIM card 2 Once the cover is removed slide the plastic SIM card holder sleeve opposite direction of the arrow to release it from the locked position 3 Insert the SIM card as shown with the golden connectors facing inwards and the cut corner of the SIM card facing uppermost Scratching or bending the SIM card can easily damage the card or its metal contacts So handle the SIM card with care Avoid exposing the card to static electricity wa
8. a E 10 MOUNTING THE 51600 aa a a 11 CONNECTING THE ANTENNA CABLE aranan a a 12 CONNECTING THE POWER amp DATA 14 SPECIFICATION SUMMARY O E Oa N E T esses 16 RS232 SPECIFICA TION a T 17 PHYSICAE CONNECTION A 17 RS232 PORT SIGNAL SUPPORT AND 232 PORT ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS 18 DATA CGONNEC TIVITY A 18 9595228 PHY SIGAL SPECIPIGATIONS 19 CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS 21 MOUNTING BRACKET PHYSICAL 23 TROUBLESHOOTING THE RS 1600 a 24 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Safety Information Note Read the following information before installing and using the BEAM RST600 Failing to follow instructions may compromise the safety of the product and may result in personal injury and or equipment damage Please consult your supplier if you have any further questions Your RST600 is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is ON it receives and sends out radio frequency RF signals The design of your RST600 system complies wit
9. arrants delivered product to conform to the most current specifications designs and descriptive literature 9 This warranty policy may be expanded or limited for particular categories of products or Customers by information sheets published as deemed appropriate by BEAM Communications The warranty for third party Products 1 that of the third party and not BEAM warranty 26 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL NOTES 27
10. bles remote communication The RST600 allows the connection of standard data terminals and other telecommunications devices The RST600 from Beam Communications brings you all the convenience and ease of use of a Data Service anywhere in the world using the Iridium Satellite system The data services available on the RST600 terminal include e Circuit Switched Data e Short Message Service SMS e Short Burst Data SBD RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Package Contents 1 x 9522B Iridium Transceiver 1 x Mounting Bracket base plate with mounting holes amp D25 Connection 1 x Data amp Power Interface cable assembly to support D25 Connection 1 x Data amp Power Interface cable for use in a compact installation 1 x DC Power Cable 1 x User manual in hard copy 1 x Beam Starter CD including AT command set 1 x AC Mains 12VDC Plug Pack Optional Beam Accessories RST710 Fixed Mast Antenna RST715 Magnetic Mount Antenna RST720 Bolt Mount Antenna RST985 serial to USB Converter Cable your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these optional accessories Note RST600 1 supplied with the ability use a fixed mounting plate with the supplied 025 connector for serial data and power or alternatively for a compact installation the transceiver can be installed on its own using the supplied compact cable OR Compact Standard Install Install RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL RS
11. ding the 10kV surge test from clause 7 of this standard if its power source is derived from a mains adapter Damage may result if the LBT is operated outside of the main input voltage DC limits 14 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Compact Installation Removal of Base Plate 1 If required remove the 4 mounting screws from the bottom side of the mounting plate 2 Remove the standard 25 way ribbon cable Connect the supplied shorter 26 way IDC to 9 data and power cable assembly Please ensure that the DC battery power supply is within the specifications required in the Specifications section 4 The 9 Connector provides the Communications Serial port DCE to the Iridium Transceiver terminal this connects directly to a terminal or logging device DTE as required If required the 4 400 nuts can be un screwed from the DBY connector 5 The RST600 is now ready for use The 9522B LBT incorporates 6 mounting holes on its bottom surface that can aid in its mounting See 9522B Physical Specifications Rear Mounting Specification Note Do not alter the cables provided or attempt to use different cables as part of the installation for power and data consult Beam Technical Support for further assistance www beamcommunications com WARNING The 9522B is intended to be supplied from a limited power source with a fuse or equivalent protection device of no more than 3A It is the respon
12. ength meter If the signal is weak move the antenna to a more open area Check the Network Selection settings Check your Operator coverage map Is Restricted displayed Check the Call Barring setting Has a new SIM card been inserted You can t receive calls Check to see that your phone is powered on Check the antenna Is it properly mounted Do you have a clear view of the sky Check the signal strength If the signal is weak move the antenna to a more open area Check the Call Forwarding and Call Barring settings You can t make international calls Have you included the relevant codes Press and hold the key to display the international dialling prefix and then enter the Ao country code followed by the phone number Q You can t cancel call forwarding or call barring A Wait until you are in an area with good network coverage and try again For additional product support BEAM Communications Pty Ltd 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Web www beamcommunications com Info info beamcommunications com Support support beamcommunications com Tel 61 3 8588 4500 Fax 61 3 9560 9055 25 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL BEAM Warranty Conditions y lt N gt BEAM BEAM Communications gives this express warranty along with extended warranty endorsements where applicable in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including without limitation warranties of
13. h international safety standards Refer to the appropriate section of the RST600 User Manual for additional relevant safety information WARNING Do not open equipment There are no user serviceable parts inside DC power supply is to be used and connected to the DC leads its outout must comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV requirements of 60950 All connectors must only be connected to equipment ports which comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV requirements of 60950 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL About BEAM Communications lt gt Beam Communications a wholly owned subsidiary of World Reach Limited WRR listed on the Australian Stock Exchange is a world leader in design manufacture and distribution of specialized communications equipment for the Iridium Satellite Network Beam s commitment to be at the forefront has continued to increase its share of the global satellite communications market Its premium distribution network spans the world Recognized as a leading provider of satellite communication solutions Beam specializes in Voice Data Tracking and customized solutions Beam develops innovative products and services to meet market demands and niche applications Beam s leading edge products are deployed in a wide range of vertical markets including Maritime Transport Government Defense Mining Construction Forestry Emergency Services Relief
14. ll repair or replace at our option any defective product provided that our analysis and or inspection discloses that such defects developed under normal and proper use 4 This warranty does not extend to goods subjected to liquid or particulate ingress extreme humidity misuse neglect accident or improper installation or to maintenance or repair of products that have been altered or repaired by anyone except BEAM Communications unless otherwise stated in writing 5 The warranty is a return to base warranty and freight is paid by the sender 6 Acharge of USD 125 including return freight will be made for testing returned product which is not defective or is found to be defective as the result of improper use maintenance or neglect 7 BEAM Communications will not accept responsibility for any invoiced goods or services that are not covered by a BEAM Communications written purchase order Under no circumstances do BEAM Communications agree to pay for labour or other related expenses associated with the troubleshooting and or repair of our product without prior specific written authorization 8 Information in our descriptive literature is based on product specifications that are current at the time of publication Product specifications designs and descriptive literature are subject to change as improvements are introduced Although we announce changes as they occur we cannot guarantee notification to every Customer BEAM Communications w
15. n The RST600 is provided with an RS232 serial port for data connection The 9 pin D type female socket is wired DCE for connection to a standard PC with a 1 1 cable Physical Connection The pin out of both connectors is described in the following table 5 Signal Ground Common Data Set Ready CTS and DCD 5232 Port Signal Support Handshaking The Data port supports full software XON XOFF handshaking on data AT commands bypass this as usual for Hayes modems or full hardware handshaking on RTS CTS with DCD carrier indication RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL RS232 Port Electrical Parameters The LBT Data Port conforms to the RS232 interface specification with the following parameters Parameter Specification Communication Rate 220 to 115 200 Baud Protocol 1 start bit 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit asynchronous sensitivity Voltage Levels and RS232 compliant Data Connectivity To connect your RST600 to a PC or laptop connect the 9 pin serial plug from your RST600 interface cable to a 9 pin Male port on your PC or laptop If you do not have a serial port on your laptop an RST985 Serial to USB Converter Cable is available from your supplier For information on how to setup a data call to from your RST600 or information on sending SMS SBD please refer to the Beam Data Guide For more information please visit www beamcommunications c
16. nal thread into these features thus accommodating 6 32 threaded fasteners as mounting hardware for the 9522B LBT National Aerospace Standard NASM122238 serves as a technical reference for the recommended helical coil insert __ Ds 4 H iF 1 TI 0 0 0 W 80 28 20 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS Pin Identification on 26 way connector 26 Way connector Pin out from 9522B Contact Signal Description External connection for On Off key input to LBT Signal ground OV signal reference and return 90ms frame sync signal used in testing Microphone audio input LBT PowerinputtolBT PowerGroundinputtoLBT Digital Peripheral Link UART data output from LBT POM digital audio output from 12 SCD ata Fax Data Terminal Ready inputtoLBT __ Cat Fax Ring Indication output fromLBT 14 6 asa Fax VAR data input to LET sects Bata Fax Clear to Send output rom LET Fax Data Carrier Detect output from LET Data Fax data UART output from LBT DPL_RX Digital Peripheral Link UART data input to LBT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL 25 Way D Connector Pin out from base plate Contact Signal Description 90ms frame sync
17. nnect the D25 connector from the main cable loom to the D25 connector on the base plate of the RST600 secure the cable with the thumb screws of the cable assembly 2 Before connecting power to the power input of the cable assembly ensure that you have installed the SIM card in the unit and replaced the SIM socket cover 3 The RST600 can now be connected directly to a 4 4VDC to 28VDC input using the DC cable assembly provided OR use the AC plug pack supplied if required for use in an AC mains supply installation DC Lead nom 4 4V to AC DC 12V 28VDC Plug Pack OR 4 The 9 Connector provides the Communications Serial port DCE to the Iridium Transceiver terminal this connects directly to a terminal or logging device DTE as required 5 The RST600 is now ready for use The unit should be installed to ensure that the connectors remain accessible after installation for ease of service or disconnection when required If using the DC Lead please ensure that the DC battery power supply is within the specifications required in the Specifications section WARNING The 9522B is intended to be supplied from a limited power source with a fuse or equivalent protection device of no more than 3A It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the complete system of which the 9522B forms a part complies with EN60950 1 or UL60950 1 as applicable In particular the complete system must be capable of withstan
18. om RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL 9522B Physical Specifications The overall dimensions of the 9522B LBT and its weight are summarized in the table below Dimensioned views of the 9522B LBT are shown in the following images All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise stated Physical specifications Weight approximate 49 50 Rear Mounting Specification It is recommended that a thread forming screw be used to mount the 9522B LBT via these features Particularly a Textron Camcar Taptite Thread Rolling Fastener of M3 5x0 6 thread type is recommended This fastener has a 15IP Torx Plus pan head and is available in lengths of 6 8 12 16 and 20 mm as part number 3BE P802 00 3BE P803 00 3BE P8185 00 3BE P804 00 3BEP8186 00 and 3BE P8187 00 respectively RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Length should be chosen to ensure that penetration into the 9522B LBT housing does not exceed 11 mm If a 6 32 thread is desired a Textron Camcar Taptite 11 Thread Rolling Fastener with 15IP Torx Plus pan head is available in lengths of 1 4 5 16 3 8 1 2 5 8 3 4 and 1 inch as part number 3BE P814 00 3BE P8123 00 3BE P815 00 3BE P816 00 3BE P8124 00 817 00 and 3BE P818 00 respectively A 10IP Torx Plus flat head version is also available in a single length of 1 2 inch as part number 3BE P801 00 Another 6 32 thread type option is to insert a helical coil insert with a 6 32 inter
19. sibility of the installer to ensure that the complete system of which the 9522B forms a part complies with EN60950 1 or UL60950 1 as applicable In particular the complete system must be capable of withstanding the 10kV surge test from clause 7 of this standard if its power source is derived from a mains adapter Damage may result if the LBT is operated outside of the main input voltage DC limits 15 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Specification Summary RST600 9522B Main Input nominal 4 4VDC to 28VDC 9522B Main Input max limits 4 0 to 32VDC 9522B Main Input Ripple lt 40mV peak to peak measured at 9522B RST600 Plug pack Input 90 250VAC 50 60Hz Output 12VDC 3 75A Power Consumption Average Eg at 5 VDC Main Input using DC Lead Standby Mode 300 1 5W Talk Transmit Mode 800mA 2 5A Max during call peaks 4W Modem Type Data speed EMC Compliance Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range 25 75 RH non condensing Storage temperature 40C to 85C Weight 0 6 kg 600 grams Transceiver Only 420 grams Dimensions 82 x 186 x 30mm Frequency range Receiver Spurious Rejection at offsets gt 1 MHz typical NOTE The average power consumption depends on the view of the satellite constellation from the Antenna please ensure maximum view of sky to obtain lowest power usage and optimum performance RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL RS232 Specificatio
20. signal used in testing Data Fax UART data input to LBT Data Fax data UART output from LBT Digital Peripheral Link UART data output from LBT Digital Peripheral Link UART data input to LBT Antenna Connector The 9522B LBT provides a single 50 SMA type antenna connector This mates with a standard SMA plug for example Radiall R125 072 000 straight or R125 172 000 right angle An adaptor is available to convert this connector to TNC to enable the 9522B to be used as a replacement for a 9522A This port must be connected to an approved antenna located with a clear view of the sky If the GPS feed through is being used then this antenna must also have sufficient sensitivity at GPS frequencies GPS Feed Through Connector 9522B LBT passes the received signal through to this 50 SMA type connector which mates with a standard SMA plug for example Radiall R125 072 000 straight or R125 172 000 right angle It is intended that this be connected to a GPS receiver Note that this signal will be de graded during a call 22 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Mounting Bracket Physical Specifications 9522B r a RST600 Bracket Pe 29 RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Troubleshooting the RST600 This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while running the RST600 Q No power on
21. ter or dirt RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Mounting the RST600 Mounting Bracket Installation The RST600 is designed to be installed using the supplied base mounting plate or alternatively as a compact standalone module The base mounting plate provides 3 slots 4mm for screwing for securing the base plate to an appropriate surface to hold the transceiver module The screws should be installed to avoid contact with any of the cable assemblies attached to the module For quick installation the RST600 is supplied pre assembled base plate to 9522B as shown above RST600 INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Connecting the Antenna Cable Iridium Antenna Connector GPS Antenna Connector 1 The Iridium transceiver module is fitted with two antenna connectors one for GPS and one for satellite Ensure that antenna is connected to the ANT connection and not the GPS output 2 The ANT antenna connection is a Female SMA connector and should be connected directly to your antenna cable or alternatively use the SMA Male to TNC Female converter included in the kit if required 3 GPS output enables GPS module that be used in conjunction with an RST600 to share the same antenna due to the Iridium and GPS frequencies being close together 4 When connecting your required antenna cable to the transceiver module ensure that you fasten the antenna cable securely to the TNC or jack by screwing the
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