MSV MSAT-G2 user guide
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1. Press SELECT to invoke this option 2 latitude longitude position is then displayed Press STORE to store the position 18 2 C Comm 1715 N 122 Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 You are then prompted to enter a tag name for this position Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the tag name use the CLEAR key to backspace if you make an error Press STORE to initiate the storage of the position You are given a confirmation Position Stored and control goes back to the GPS Menu STORED POSITIONS You can view your stored GPS positions and edit a stored position name tag with this function Press SELECT to invoke this option The list of stored position name tags latest one first is then displayed Scroll through the list using the up down arrows Press SELECT when the entry you want to edit is highlighted The full entry with name and position is then displayed To edit the highlighted entry press EDIT You are then prompted to enter the updated name tag Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the updated tag name use the CLEAR key to backspace if you make an error Press STORE to initiate the storage of the position Control goes back to the display of the updated tag and the position information You may do further editing by pressing EDIT If you are satisfied with the edited entry press BACK to go back to the list so you can choose another entry or press BACK again to g2. 19 VOLUME 20 DR Dispatch Radio Admin eese 20 PG 21 22 Software Olt MERE A A a 23 Md o gi NETT 23 System Menu 23 AS SV ON aea E AE 24 Lock C Ode A A 24 cnPehrReiie M 24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 ERROR MESSAGES 26 GLOSSARY 29 vi DASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 FIMSVINTRODUCTION MSAT G2 MOBILE SATELLITE RADIO The MSAT G2 Mobile Satellite Radio is a powerful new communications tool that works where you do Designed for use on the MSAT Network the MSAT G2 supports continent wide Push to Talk PTT and Voice communications In addition the MSAT G2 offers GPS capability and flexible interconnectivity to a variety of third party Interoperability Interfaces extending the reach of traditional Land Mobile Radio technology THE MSAT NETWORK POWERED BY MOBILE SATELLITE VENTURES MSV Mobile Satellite Ventures is North America s premier provider of mobile satellite communications Delivering service since 1996 MSV offers customers a wide choice of wireless Voice and Data services via its two MSAT satellites MSV provides superior capacity and reliability for customers across North and Central America northern South America the Caribbean Hawaii and in coastal
3. ACCESSORIES Standard MSAT G2 Packages MSAT G2 LM MSAT G2 M MSAT G2F Land Mobile Maritime Fixed HUGHES 2100 TU HUGHES 2100 HUGHES 2100 TU with Mounting TU with with Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Bracket DT 200 Handset DT 200 Handset M DT 200 Handset SPAC AS MSV220 SPAC AS SPAC AS MSV220 Antenna MSV320 Antenna Antenna Antenna Cable Antenna Cable Antenna Cable 20ft 60ft 1 50ft Power Cable 20ft Power Cable B Power Cable 20ft 20ft Pole Mounting Kit Optional Optional Optional Accessories Accessories Accessories B Magnetic Mounting Pole Mounting B Magnetic Mounting Kit Kit Kit Or B Pole Mounting Kit Power Supply External Speaker and Headset are sold separately ASAT C2 User Guide 3 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 FIMSV RADIO OVERVIEW Yori gt gt TRANSCEIVER UNIT TU Front Panel Mounting Bracket Power Cable 4 HANDSET DT 200 Handset 4 AMSATS er Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 gt gt ANTENNAS SPAC AS MSV220 Antenna Land Mobile amp Fixed SPAC AS MSV320 Antenna Maritime DASATC2 User Guide 5 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 USER INTERFACE UI cS OVERVIEW Loudspeaker High volume speaker in dispatch mode Earpiece in telephone mode Power Key Switches
4. GPS MENU You can obtain GPS information by selecting the GPS option on the Main Menu The GPS Menu has the following options e GPS On Off e Save Position e Stored Positions To exit the GPS Menu press BACK and you are returned to the Main Menu GPS ON OFF You can enable or suppress the display of continuous GPS on the handset display screen through use of this option If you are invoking this menu for the first time GPS is disabled OFF When GPS is enabled GPS information is displayed or not displayed in the following contexts In Idle State GPS info is displayed on screen 2 Call GPS info is displayed on screen 3 Navigating through Menus including sub menus and associated results GPS info is NOT displayed on screen Use the Up Down arrows to navigate to this option and then press the SELECT SK2 key This will change the option display to ON or OFF depending on the status before you selected the option SAVE POSITION This feature allows you to capture a position at a given moment and associate it with a name tag stored in memory The handset stores up to 25 positions in a circular memory when 25 positions have been stored storing a new position overwrites the oldest position If you do not associate a name tag with a saved position the GPS time stamp becomes the default position identifier Note that the time stamp is GPS time or approximately Coordinated Universal Time UTC not local time
5. DiRECTORY NUMBER Navigate the DR ADMIN Menu and SELECT the DIRECTORY NUMBER option 2 The radio s four digit directory number is displayed Press BACK to go back to the DR ADMIN menu 20 DASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 LABEL TG Use this option to assign a name to any or all downloaded talk group tag position s Navigate the DR ADMIN Menu and SELECT the LABEL TG option The list of current groups is displayed 2 Navigate the list with the Up and Down arrows and then SELECT the Group you want to edit 3 You are then prompted to ENTER LABEL for the group tag Use CLEAR to backspace over the existing tag Use the alphanumeric keys to type in the new name 4 Press STORE to save the updated tag and go back to the list of talk groups and then press BACK to go back to the DR ADMIN menu 5 If you CLEAR all the text and then press CLEAR you exit editing without changing anything If you press STORE without changing anything you are returned to the DR ADMIN menu PI PRIORITY 1 SETUP Navigate the DR Admin Menu and SELECT this option to define the Priority Emergency Talk Group You have a choice of setting up Pl in one of two ways NORMAL SELECT this option Default to choose any active talk group or currently selected talk group to be the Priority Emergency talk group when the PI key is pressed DEFINE SELECT this option to navigate the list of talk gr
6. MSATC2 Mobile Satellite Radio User Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 Copyright 2005 MSV All rights reserved This publication and its contents are proprietary to Mobile Satellite Ventures LP No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP 10802 Parkridge Boulevard Reston VA 20191 4334 Mobile Satellite Ventures LP has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document Mobile Satellite Ventures LP shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice Mobile Satellite Ventures LP 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 Trademarks All trademarks marks names or product names referenced in this publication are the property of their respective owners and Mobile Satellite Ventures LP neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such products or services referred to herein MSV is a trademark of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP MCN 3004073 0001 rev B C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and protection read this entire user manual before you attempt to use the MSAT G2 Radio In particular
7. B To type the name John do the following Press the number 5 key once to select J Press the number 6 key quickly three times to select O Press the number 4 key quickly twice to select H Press the number 6 key quickly twice to select N MSANI C 2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 MODES DISPATCH RADIO MODE Dispatch Radio Mode is the default mode for the handset Here is a summary of the functionality available in this mode Much of this functionality is detailed in the Ul Functions chapter Select a Normal Mode Talk Group Press the Group soft key and scroll through list of downloaded talk groups using the up down arrow keys Press the Group soft key and then enter the tag number associated with the desired talk group using the keypad 2 Select a Private Mode Talk Group Press the Group soft key and scroll to the Private Mode talk group tag 00 using the up down arrow keys and enter the Directory Number DN of the talk group member with whom a conversation will occur Press the Group soft key and enter the 00 tag number using the keypad Then enter the Directory Number DN of the talk group member with whom a conversation will occur To quickly change the DN while the radio is idle press the key You will be prompted to enter a new DN 3 Establish a Dispatch Radio Call Press and hold PTT to initiate a Dispatch
8. read this safety section carefully Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary WARNING SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING AN Potential radio Frequency RF hazard Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury to eyes or other personal injury WARNING Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury DANGER Electric shock hazard Where you see this alert symbol and DANGER heading strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid electric shock injury or death MSANE User Guide i C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 WARNINGS FOR THE MSAT G2 RADIO SAFETY INFORMATION The MSAT G2 Mobile Satellite Radio is a radio transmitter and receiver When turned on and operating the MSAT G2 antenna transmits and receives radio frequencies to and from a satellite orbiting the earth Installed and used properly the MSAT G2 Radio complies with the following safety standard ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Safety Levels With Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields 3KHz to 300 GHz Testing of the MSAT G2 Radio design indicates that in accordance with ANSI IEEE 95 1 1992 The MSAT G2 radio may be operated safely if no one is within 39 inches 1 meter of the satellite antenna s transmission path The antenna should be ins
9. then returned to the Idle display If you have selected a beam that is not accessible FAILURE will be displayed for several seconds You will then be returned to the beam options list Ensure that you have chosen the proper adjacent beam before initiating a manual beam cross over Note that the radio automatically performs a beam cross over sequence when required e g traveling between beams BACKLIGHT This option allows you to control the display s backlight Press SELECT to go through the three different options for backlight display EVENT The default configuration The backlight is displayed for a short time after any key other than PWR or PTT is pressed and the timer is restarted when any other key is pressed 2 CONSTANT The backlight is always ON 3 OFF The backlight is always OFF 22 DASATS2 User Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 SOFTWARE VERSION Here you can view the software version for the transceiver unit handset and antenna unit SERIAL PORT This option allows you to set up three different serial port configurations SELECT the SERIAL PORT option from the ADMIN Menu 2 SELECT one of the three options to turn it on Only one option can be active at a time a IO This is the default When this option is ON the serial port is disabled b CROSSBAND When this option is ON Third Party cross band interfaces can access Dispatch Radi
10. Radio call 4 Receive a Dispatch Radio Call private or normal When you receive a Dispatch Radio call from another member of a talk group the handset displays the Directory Number DN of the member initiating the call Once VACANT is displayed on the screen you can respond by holding and pressing PTT 5 Initiate Release a Dial out Dispatch call You enable a Dial out call by a pressing and holding PTT to become the active speaker and then b pressing SEND VACANT is displayed when the dial out call is initiated followed by a ringing tone BASATC2 User Guide 13 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 You receive confirmation that the call is successful when the call is answered and the PSTN user joins the call To tear down the dial out call press and hold PTT to become the active speaker and press END While this process releases the PSTN caller it leaves the Dispatch Radio call in USER ON state allowing you to talk Initiate a Priority Emergency Interruption a handset has a Interruption feature which allows anyone to override the current speaker b You initiate the Priority l interruption call by pressing Once the key is pressed PI appears on the display and a Dispatch Radio call is established overriding the current speaker Initiate the Talk Group Lock Unlock Feature See the Ul Functions Chapter for a description of this featu
11. You can change the 4 digit handset lock code with this option l SELECT the LOCK CODE option on the System Menu 2 Youare then prompted to enter the new Lock Code Type in the new Lock Code use CLEAR to backspace if you make a mistake and then press OK 3 Aconfirmation screen is then displayed asking you to re enter the new code Type it in again and then press STORE 4 Youare then returned to the System Menu BEAM SIGNAL OFF ON This option gives you the ability to enable or disable the display of the beam to which the radio has logged on as well as the received signal strength When the option shows BEAM SIGNAL OFF and you SELECT it the option changes to BEAM SIGNAL ON and the beam display is enabled When the option shows BEAM SIGNAL ON and you SELECT it the option changes to BEAM SIGNAL OFF and the beam display is disabled When enabled the beam display appears in B Idle State B Call 24 DASATS2 User Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HUGHES 2100 TU 0 8 Ibs DT 200 Handset 0 6 Ibs SPAC AS MSV220 Antenna 4 6 Ibs SPAC AS MSV320 Antenna 10 3 Ibs HUGHES 2100 TU W 6 5 x H 1 1 x D 5 6 DT 200 Handset W 2 9 x H 1 4 x D 6 8 SPAC AS MSV220 Antenna Diameter 9 8 x Height 3 9 SPAC AS MSV320 Antenna Diameter 11 x Height Input voltage 11 5 to 15 6 VDC Input current 3 Amps max Power cable a
12. radio on off Soft Keys Function changes based upon display text above key Emergency Dispatch Radio call End Key Ends calls and provides quick exit from menus PTT Key Push to Talk Send Key Initiates calls Scroll Keys Scrolls through lists and menus Adjusts volume Alphanumeric Keypad Microphone Headset Jack ASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 DISPLAY The display area contains at any given time one or more of the following information sets Latitude longitude of current location Dispatch Radio talk group assignment Menus for invoking various actions and functions Status messages Function success error or correctional messages Soft keys to support various functions More detailed information about the display contents and functionality is detailed in the MMI functions chapter INDICATOR DEFINITIONS ICONS No Service Icon This indicator signifies that the radio is temporarily out of service Headset Icon ca This indicator signifies that a headset is connected to the handset Talk Group This icon shall appear on the handset display Lock Icon when the talk group lock feature is enabled POWER UP DOWN INDICATORS B MSAT Logo On power up the MSAT logo appears for a few seconds B SEARCHING This indicator signifies that the handset is attempting to log on to the Network The is al
13. sequence END This key is used to Quick exit from any menu through which you are navigating When you press the key you are returned to the idle display screen BASATC2 User Guide 9 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 UP ARROW DOWN ARROW These keys are used primarily for the following functions Volume adjustment Scrolling through various menus Scrolling through downloaded talk group tag positions In certain contexts the Up Down arrows also serve as soft keys SOFT KEYS Four soft keys are used to enable the following functions Navigation through Menus Storage of data in the radio Selection of Dispatch Radio talk group tag positions Activation Deactivation of various functions and features These keys are called soft keys because the way they work depends on the context of the function currently being exercised on the handset A soft key label is shown above the key in the display area Soft Key SKI This key is located just below the display area and just above the SEND key Its label is shown directly above it in the display area Here is a summary of SK I functionality MENU used to access various user menus The Menu soft key indicator is displayed when the radio is in an idle state CLEAR used mainly while in editing mode labeling talk group tag positions labeling GPS positions etc A single press deletes a single character press an
14. the PTT key the VACANT indicator is displayed on the handset informing you that the channel is open to other talk group members If there is no response after a period of time the talk group will be dropped from the network Control then reverts back to the idle Dispatch Radio screen display DASATC2 User Guide 15 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 AUDIO INDICATORS Status or Event Radio Info Message Two quick high Indicates one of the following ls B Hardware failure Satellite link is lost no service could be network failure Lost Speaker Two quick high Indicates that the current party tones speaking has been cancelled and the radio has stopped transmitting Call Termination Sounds like a Sounds when the call is fast busy tone terminated because of the disconnection of satellite link Calling Failure Sounds like a Indicates that a Circuit Switched Tone fast busy tone call has failed during call set up USER ON Talk A short Indicates that the user can begin Ready high Low tone to talk in Dispatch Radio mode Talk group Vacant Alow tone Indicates the talk group is available Power On Power A short high Indicates the radio has been Off tone powered on off Incorrect Key Two quick beeps When a key is pressed out of sequence l6 AMSATS Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 MAIN MENU Press MENU SKI with the handset in
15. CC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and is compliant 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 communication equipment 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 or more of the following measures l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected iV DASATS2 ser Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Warning Symbols Used in this Manual i Warnings for the MSAT G2 Radio eese ii CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MSAT G2 Mobile Satellite Radio MSAT Network Powered by Mobile Satellite Ventures MSV MSAT Servic
16. alpha numeric keys for TG label GPS Position Name etc YES only appears when you initiate a manual beam cross over initiate the commissioning process or change the serial port configuration SAVE used to save entered data such as a talk group label or save GPS position to memory Soft Key 3 SK3 This is the UP ARROW key Here is a summary of SK3 functionality LOCK only appears in Dispatch mode when radio is idle Used to lock the radio to the current talk group UNLOCK only appears in Dispatch mode when radio is idle Used to remove a talk group lock EMG only appears when the system lock prompt appears Emergency circuit switched voice calls are not supported in the current radio Soft Key 4 SK4 This is the DOWN ARROW key As a soft key SK4 is used to scroll down various menu items and lists scroll through downloaded talk group tag positions and decrease volume levels DASATC2 User Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD MAPPING The MSV handset keypad letter reference is shown in the following table KEY KEY ALPHAS NUMBER TUV8 WXY9 _ 0 underscore at exclamation period comma apostrophe dash forward slash question CHARACTER ENTRY Character entry is typical of most cell phones When entering text press the required number key in rapid succession to select the appropriate letter for that key For example
17. d hold deletes the entire line of text BACK used to back out of a given menu This key generally brings you to the previous menu option without implementing changes e g number storage volume level setting etc you made on the current menu EXIT used to exit the main user menu section This key takes you back to the default screen display this key only appears when you attempt a manual beam cross over attempt to abort the commissioning process or change the serial port configuration GPS used to activate deactivate the GPS information indicator on the handset display screen This soft key appears during a call 10 DASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 Soft Key 2 SK2 This key is located just below the display area and just above the END key Its label is shown directly above it in the display area Here is a summary of SK2 functionality GROUP provides access to a list of all downloaded talk group tag positions that the user can select from SELECT enables you to select desired talk group tag positions and various other functions and features OK confirms selection of certain functions and features STORE confirms selection of functions that store information in the radio such as commissioning info talk group tag labels GPS positions and various codes lock code password etc EDIT used to inform the radio that you are about to enter
18. e Highlights 2 COV SAG 2 COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES RADIO OVERVIEW 4 Transceiver eiiean d iaiia 4 00 E 4 PNAS UN AS errire raria 5 USER INTERFACE UI OVERVIEW 6 S 7 Indicator Definitions 7 CONOIS oE E E EA EE E AE 9 eae 9 doit ce etm ated 9 rT 10 Alphanumeric Keyboard Mapping eere 12 Character EDDY ioca 12 13 Dispatch Radio 02 22422 2 122 202440 0 0 04 660 0 3031 13 USER INTERFACE UI FUNCTIONS 15 One Touch Key Functions eese eee eese ee eee eee te enter etnttntne nts 15 DASATC2 User Guide V C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 Lock Unlock Talk 15 GPS 15 S 15 Audio MaC O r S ENTRE l6 Miam RUE TE 7 Handset Lock and 17 ET ede d TE ERR TR RR 18 GPS GIO 18 Saver istoc euiedudus adr D eI eue 18 Stored 19
19. idle mode to access the Main Menu To exit the Main Menu when it is active press EXIT SKI and the handset returns to idle mode The Main Menu has the following options e Admin e System e Lock ON OFF e GPS e Service Mode Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to navigate the option list The option available for selection is always in the middle and highlighted Press SELECT to invoke the option you want The Main Menu options are detailed in the sections that follow HANDSET LOCK AND UNLOCK This is a quick access feature option that allows you to lock the system disabling all keypad functions However you still have the ability to initiate a Priority Interrupt Dispatch Radio call when the radio is locked When a call is received by a locked radio or you attempt to initiate another function on the display you receive a prompt to enter the unlock code to facilitate answering of the call or other functionality When you first enter the Main Menu the system lock is OFF Use the Up Down arrows to highlight LOCK OFF then press SELECT to lock the system The option then changes to LOCK ON 2 unlock the system select the LOCK ON option in the Main Menu At the prompt for the unlock code type in the code and then select OK The option then reverts back to LOCK OFF The default code is 0000 four zeroes BASATC2 User Guide 17 C Comm 1715 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616
20. o activity enabling MSAT interconnectivity to standard Land Mobile Radio equipment c GPS OUTPUT When this option is ON GPS data received from the Antenna Unit AU can be sent to an external device in NMEA format The GPS port speed is 4 8 kbps 3 For each configuration once you SELECT it you are asked to confirm the configuration Press YES to confirm or NO to cancel 4 With confirmation or cancellation you are returned to the Serial Port option Menu Press BACK to go back to the ADMIN Menu SvsTEM MENU When you SELECT the SYSTEM option on the Main Menu you are prompted for the System Password Type in the Password the factory default is 1234 and press OK The options on the System Menu allow you to change certain system settings e Password e Lock Code e Beam Signal Off On DASATC2 User Guide 23 C Comm 1715 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 PASSWORD You can change the default SYSTEM password via this option SELECT the PASSWORD option on the System Menu 2 SELECT the SYSTEM password option 3 You are then prompted with NEW SYSTEM PASSWORD 4 Type in the new password use CLEAR to backspace if you make a mistake and then press OK 5 confirmation screen is then displayed asking you to re enter the new password Type it in again and then press STORE to store the new password 6 Youare then returned to the Password Menu Press BACK to go back to the System menu Lock CODE
21. o back to the GPS Menu ADMIN MENU The ADMIN menu gives you capabilities to adjust the configuration of your radio Press SELECT to invoke this menu The ADMIN functions are as follows e Volume e DR Dispatch Radio ADMIN X Over e BACKLIGHT e Software Version e Serial Port 2 User Guide 19 C Comm 1715 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 For each menu option press BACK to go back to a previous screen and eventually back to the ADMIN menu Press BACK to leave the ADMIN menu and go back to the MAIN menu VOLUME The VOLUME menu option allows you to set the volume levels for the following items e Speaker Dispatch Radio external Speaker e Headset e Earpiece Adjust the volume as follows Navigate the list of ADMIN options and SELECT the VOLUME option 2 Use the Up Down arrows to navigate the list of items for which you can adjust the volume and then SELECT the one you want to adjust 3 Each option has six volume increments The level of 6 is indicated by the number of right arrows displayed 4 Increase the volume for an item by pressing the Up arrow and decrease with the Down arrow Each press of the key changes the level by one increment The currently set level is displayed as you increase decrease the volume 5 Setthe volume by pressing OK DR DISPATCH RADIO ADMIN Navigate the DR Menu and SELECT the DR ADMIN option The DR ADMIN functions are detailed below
22. onnected and is functioning e g can hear the servo motor in the antenna Continue to press the PTT key If the call is successful USER ON will be displayed In the event a call fails a PTT FAIL message will appear requiring the user to release the PTT key and try again Release the PTT key and try again If this message continues contact MSV Customer Support Press and hold the PTT key in order to talk Ensure a valid DN is entered in tag position OO MSANI C 2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 NO TG No talk groups have been downloaded to the radio BLOCKED Signifies that the radio s antenna signal to the satellite is blocked X OVER Signifies that the user has FAILURE initiated a manual beam cross over to a beam that is not accessible Following the appearance of the failure message the user will be returned to the beam options list RF POWER The radio detected a FAILURE problem with its RF transmissions and disabled the transmitter WARNING Signifies that the radio is OVERHEAT overheating This message will appear at 10 second intervals until the temperature is reduced If the temperature continues to increase then the radio will shutdown INVALID Signifies the user has PASSWORD entered the wrong Dealer or SYSTEM Menu password WRONG LOCK Signifies the user has CODE entered the wrong Handset Lock code MSANE User Guide If this condition pe
23. oups SELECT one of the downloaded talk groups to be the Priority talk group Each time the PI key is pressed your defined talk group is initiated Once you have selected the group press OK to select the group and return to Idle mode X OVER In the event that a manual beam cross over is necessary you can initiate it through this ADMIN Menu option Note that the list of beam options may be shorter depending on those available from the satellite DASATC2 User Guide 2 C Comm 1715 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 SELECT X OVER and the following beam regions are displayed e BO EAST e BI EAST C 2 WEST C e WEST B4 SOUTH e B5 A H 2 Navigate the list with the up down arrows and SELECT the desired beam 3 You are then asked to confirm the selection by a Continue prompt Press YES to continue or press NO to cancel and return to the beam region options Throughout the cross over process the beam to which the radio is crossing over flashes e g X OVER BI EAST The is displayed until the cross over process is complete The BEAM SIGNAL monitor is displayed throughout this process regardless of whether or not it is active The current beam is displayed and then the selected beam region is shown as the process is completed i e Bl 555 to BO 555 Once the process is complete the beam to which the radio has crossed over is displayed for three seconds You are
24. re DASATS2 e Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 ymgy USER INTERFACE UI ONE TOUCH KEY FUNCTIONS LOCK UNLOCK TALK GROUP This is a soft key Up arrow SK3 option used to initiate the talk group lock feature The feature enables you to remain locked to a specific talk group tag position in an idle state regardless of activity from other downloaded talk groups subject to Network Monitor Codes When the handset is powered up and then goes into Idle State SK3 is the LOCK key This indicates that the talk group feature is unlocked and that pressing SK3 will initiate the lock 2 Tolock the specific talk group press SK3 The SK3 indicator then changes to UNLOCK and amp appears at the top of the display 3 To unlock the specific talk group press SK3 The SK3 indicator then changes back to LOCK and the icon disappears GPS ON OFF When you are a Dispatch Radio call SK toggles the display of GPS position If GPS information is currently displayed press SKI to suppress the display The GPS display is then erased 2 Ifthe GPS information is not currently displayed press 5 to restore the display PTT OPERATION l Toinitiate a Dispatch Radio call press and hold the PTT key The CALLING and IN USE indicators then appear in the display followed by USER ON and an audible tone is emitted indicating that you are the current speaker 2 When you release
25. rsists contact MSV Customer Support Ensure that the antenna has a clear line of sight to the satellite Ensure that the appropriate adjacent satellite beam is chosen when initiating a manual beam cross over Power cycle the radio If this condition persists contact MSV Customer Support Move the radio to a cooler place If the radio powers off allow it to cool down before re initiating the power up sequence Enter the correct password If the password is unknown contact MSV Customer Support with the radio s ESN Customer Support can provide a new SYSTEM password If you cannot remember the lock code default is 0000 enter the SYSTEM password default 1234 when prompted to enter the code 27 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 ANTENNA This indicates the radio Power cycle the radio If FAILURE has detected a fault in the this problem persists antenna and shut it down contact MSV Customer Support 28 DASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 EAMSV GLOSSARY Directory Number DN A 4 digit identification number assigned by the MSAT Network to each radio The radio displays the DN of the current speaker during each call as a means of notifying other subscribers who is talking Monitor Code A code stored within each radio that controls when the radio should join a Talk Group conversation Interrup
26. s in idle state in Dispatch Radio mode IN USE This indicator appears when a Dispatch Radio call is in progress It will remain until the call has been terminated 8 DASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 B USER ON This indicator appears when the PTT key has been pressed and the communication channel has been accessed The indicator is prompting you to begin speaking B VACANT This indicator appears when the PTT key has been released It indicates that the communication channel is available to any member of the talk group who wishes to speak B PRIV This indicator appears when you select a private mode talk group tag 00 and will remain displayed when the handset is in private mode in idle state B PI This indicator appears when you initiate a Priority Emergency call gt CONTROLS BUTTONS Power The power button is the on off switch for the handset It is a delayed action button you must keep it pressed for a second or two and then release it to initiate the power on or power off sequence PTT Pressing and holding the PTT button initiates and maintains a Dispatch Radio call Pressing this key initiates a Priority Emergency Interruption Dispatch Radio call PHYSICAL KEYS Keypad Keys The keypad contains alphanumeric keys for text entry and Circuit Switched Voice number dialing SEND This key is used to initiate the Dial out Dispatch
27. so displayed during this sequence Once the radio logs on A disappears and the default service display screen is displayed on the handset If service is lost the SEARCHING and Windicators are displayed until service is restored DASATC2 User Guide 7 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 DISPATCH MODE OPERATION INDICATORS B Tag Position i e 01 Once a talk group is successfully downloaded an associated two digit tag number is assigned by the Network and appears on the display screen A radio can have up to l6 tag positions including tag 00 for private mode operation B BX SXX This indicator specifies the beam to which the radio has logged on as well as the radio received signal strength i e Bl 555 Beam mapping is as follows Alaska Hawaii Signal strength ranges from 0 no signal through 99 B NOTG This indicator appears in the event that a talk group has not yet been downloaded to the radio B TG UPDATE This indicator appears when a talk group has been successfully downloaded to the radio reconfigured or deleted from the radio over the air Talk groups download quickly when the radio is powered on If the configuration of talk groups is changed at the network while the radio is off the talk group information will be downloaded via the signaling channel when a call is made or a manual beam cross over is initiated B DR This indicator appears when the radio i
28. ssembly 3004028 000 Battery red wire 5 Amp 250 Volt Horn Alert blue wire 0 25 Amp 250 Volt CAUTION For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with same type and rating of fuse Humidity 98 at 100 4 F 38 C Operating Antenna 22 F 30 C 109 F 43 C Temperature TU 22 F 30 C to 131 F 55 C In Accordance with SAE 1455 section 4 7 Antenna Precipitation rate of 2 hour ASAT C2 User Guide 25 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 ERROR MESSAGES Error Condition SEARCHING WAIT PTT FAIL PRESSPT INVALID DN 26 Definition If signal strength bars are seen the radio is in the process of connecting to the MSAT network If signal strength bars are not seen the radio cannot receive a satellite signal Signifies that the radio has not received a response to the PTT request from the MSAT network and is attempting several retries Signifies the radio failed to receive a response to the PTT request from the MSAT network Signifies the PTT key was been pressed then released just before the radio received the confirmation from the network Signifies the user has entered a Directory Number DN that is not a member of the private mode talk group currently active on the radio Action If the condition persists check the radio has a clear view of the southern sky and that the antenna is c
29. station or near fuels or chemicals gt gt INSTALLATION WARNING This product is to be installed by Authorized Service Centers The TU requires air cooling Do not cover the TU or otherwise impede the flow of air across the unit QUALIFIED SERVICE WARNING Do not disassemble this product as there are no serviceable parts inside This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Center when service or repair work is required Personal injury may result if the transceiver unit or antenna unit is opened when power is applied ACCESSORIES WARNING Use of non approved accessories can result in loss of performance damage to the MSAT G2 Radio fire electric shock or injury CONNECTING DEVICES WARNING Never connect incompatible products When connecting the MSAT G2 Radio to any other device read the device s User Manual for detailed safety instructions gt gt ASAT C2 User Guide 111 C Comm 1715 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 PACEMAKERS WARNING The various brands and models of cardiac pacemakers available exhibit a wide range of immunity levels to radio signals If you wear a cardiac pacemaker consult your cardiologist or the device manufacturer prior to using the MSAT G2 Radio LIGHTNING PROTECTION WARNING In fixed site installations ensure that ground straps and lightning arresters are correctly installed in accordance with approved National Electrical Code standards F
30. talled and operated to ensure that passersby and passengers of vehicles with vehicle mounted antennas will not be closer than the safe distance There is a label on the antenna that notifies people of the safe distance Please be sure that the label on the antenna remains visible and attached If detached replace immediately Use of the MSAT G2 Radio in a manner that is inconsistent with the safety guidelines stated in this manual may result in physical harm or other harm to your health DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE ANTENNA This device emits radio frequency energy when in the transmit mode To avoid injury do not place head or other body parts in front of the satellite antenna when system is operational Maintain a distance of one meter away from the front of the MSAT G2 antenna OTHER ELECTRONIC DANGER WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not submerse this product in water Do not expose this product to rain or moisture unless it is specifically intended for outside use DASATS2 Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 FUSE REPLACEMENT Replace fuses with the same type and rating for protection against risk of fire BLAST RF WARNING Do not operate the MSAT G2 Radio in areas where explosives are in use as the RF energy may cause hazardous conditions Do not operate the MSAT G2 Radio where two way radios are prohibited Turn the MSAT G2 Radio off while at a petrol filling
31. tion Network feature which allows a radio user to interrupt a current speaker by pressing a specific key on the handset Private Mode Private Mode allows two MSAT users to establish a private Dispatch radio conversation over the Network Users must be members of a Private Mode Talk Group before Private Mode conversations between them can take place PTT MSAT Dispatch Radio users who wish to communicate with other MSAT users within a Talk Group must press and hold a specific key on the handset This key is referred to as the Push to Talk PTT key Tag Number 2 digit number corresponding to each Talk Group to which the radio belongs A radio can have up to a maximum of 15 Tag Numbers and tag number 00 for private mode operation Talk Group A defined group of MSAT radio users within an organization that can talk together in a Dispatch Radio conversation Each radio can be a member of up to 15 Talk Groups but can participate in only one conversation at a time On the radio Talk Groups are identified by a 2 digit Tag Number DASATC2 User Guide 29 C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616
32. waters MSAT DISPATCH RADIO MSAT Dispatch Radio is a real time voice based service that provides point to multipoint and point to point communication at the push of a button enabling users to stay in touch virtually anywhere The service is a cost effective alternative to installing maintaining and relocating land based two way radio communication systems ASAT C2 User Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 gt SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS The satellite acts like a radio tower turning the entire continent into a single cell transmitting signals to and receiving signals from subscribers on the ground Single Talk Group conversations can accommodate up to 9 999 users Network level Talk Group prioritization for each radio Priority interruption feature enabling a user to override a current speaker in the event of an emergency Dial in Dispatch feature enabling a user to join a Talk Group conversation from the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN Dial out Dispatch feature enabling a Talk Group member to dial out to a specific PSTN phone number bridging the PSTN user into a Talk Group conversation p gt P COVERAGE MSV provides wireless communications on land sea or in the air across North and Central America northern South America the Caribbean Hawaii and coastal waters AMSATS Guide C Comm 1715 N 122nd Street Seattle WA 98133 206 783 0616 _ COMPONENTS AND
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