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Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started...
  • Page 3 Nera WorldCommunicator Getting Started Doc no. QLZB 911078 Rev. 5.0 09.2002 © Nera SatCom AS, 2002...
  • Page 4 1 milliwatt per square centimetre at the frequencies used in the WORLDCOMMUNICATOR terminal. Accordingly, the operator of the terminal should ensure that the area extending 2 metres from the front of the antenna be kept clear of personnel when the terminal is transmitting.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ......6 Selecting default Net service provider ..... 27 Making a call ........... 28 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ......... 8 To call the WorldCommunicator ....... 30 General ............. 8 Communication services ........8 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ......31 Parts identification ..........9 MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA ......

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    SATELLITE COMMUNICATION GETTING STARTED Four satellites are positioned stationary above equator. The satellites provide the coverage shown on the map. The Nera WorldCommunicator searches all satellites as default. The WorldCommunicator provides communication with the public telephone network via satellite; which requires free line of sight.
  • Page 7 GETTING STARTED SATELLITE COMMUNICATION ’ CONT Pacific Ocean Region Atlantic Ocean Region-West Atlantic Ocean Region-East for Inmarsat mini-M and Global Area Indian Ocean Region Network low rate voice and data services Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 8: Equipment Description

    • The 3-panel antenna with RF transceiver. • The Modem Unit (and battery pack). • DECT: - 4.8 kbps speech The Nera WorldCommunicator uses a coax cable to - 64 kbps speech link the two units together. A cordura bag is supplied • RS-232: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI) with the equipment for easy transport.

  • Page 9: Parts Identification

    ’ CONT Parts identification Antenna slide locks 3 panels, foldable For fixed antenna, see next page Antenna angle locks Compass LCD display RF transceiver Multibutton switch Connector panel See ''Connections'' Built-in DECT base station Antenna cable ''External power'' Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 10: Worldcommunicator With Fixed Antenna

    EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ’ GETTING STARTED CONT WorldCommunicator with fixed antenna For installation, see "MOUNTING FIXED ANTENNA" Built-in DECT base station display Multibutton switch Antenna coax cable Connector panel Standard: See “Connections” QRPM 911091-10000 “External power“ Length 10 m Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 11: Connections

    • 64kbps data internal • software • 64kbps speech speech service (UDI) battery pack. download • 64kbps data • MPDS • 64kbps data service (UDI) service (UDI) • 56kbps data • MPDS service (V110) • 64kbps audio service (3.1kHz) Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 12: Internal Battery

    DC/DC converter. The types of A flashing battery indicator indicates that the battery adapters to be used are specified below. level is low. Avoid exposing the Internal power: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack (Nera part no. 101553) WorldCommunicator to extreme heat or cold. ISDN RS-232...

  • Page 13: Sim Card

    ’ GETTING STARTED CONT SIM card Note! The Nera WorldCommunicator can be used with or without SIM card. The Net service provider, The SIM card carries subscription information from however, often requires the use of SIM card. your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    If necessary, slide storm locks into place. Press and hold for 2 secs. Example, PIN no.: 1234 Enter Phone PIN code: use “arrow” buttons to change digit and step to next position. Press when ready. Factory default PIN code = 1 2 3 4 Nera WorldCommunicator...
  • Page 15 Modem Unit is placed in the frame. If necessary, use the compass to determine the Make sure that the antenna cable and plugs are not direction. jammed when closing the WorldCommunicator. coverage map at the beginning of the manual. See also CD: Additional manuals>Coverage...
  • Page 16 Warning! Note! It is recommended that the signal strength Avoid adjusting the contrast reading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least to extreme black or white. 535. However, 4.8 kbps speech also works at 420. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 17: Connecting Devices

    SETTING UP ’ CONT Connecting devices For linking DECT handset, see later in this manual. Built-in DECT base station ISDN connector ISDN telephone Telefax with ISDN interface PC with ISDN interface For connecting ISDN devices, see next page Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 18: Connecting Isdn Devices

    Profiset 30: to be connected. • Displayed on the phone: 00.00.00 00:00 The Nera WorldCommunicator can provide a maxi- • Leave handset on, and enter mum of 2.5 W. See also "Services" in the User Guide. 01 1 30 on the phone keypad.

  • Page 19: Press On The Worldcommunicator Modem

    Adding ISDN phones for 4.8 kbps speech service Scroll down to the required service and (example) press Note! Make sure that the service is registered with Press on the WorldCommunicator Modem your service provider. Unit to open the MENU: ISDN MENU > Speech >...

  • Page 20: Changing Msn Numbers And Services For Isdn Devices

    The programming must be done from a PC con- Group III telefax, see "Applications > Nera Termi- nected to the Modem Unit, see "Installing the PC Adapter" on the Nera WorldCommunicator CD. program". 54 kbps data Allows communication with 56 kbps modem remote Grouping ISDN and DECT end subscribers.

  • Page 21: Linking Dect Handsets To The Worldcommunicator Dect Base Station

    SETTING UP ’ CONT Linking DECT handsets to the Scroll down to DECT and press WorldCommunicator DECT base station Device Manager Up to 12 DECT handsets may be registered with the > DECT built-in base station. Each handset is automatically assigned an MSN 09:46 number, starting with 01.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED CONT Wait until the message REGISTERED is displayed After a while, the base station is “Open to register” the handset. in the WorldCommunicator display, and press Registered HndSet 01 for Std. Voice usage Id=02 MSN=01 09:46 Link the DECT handset to the The handset is now ready for use with 4.8 kbps...

  • Page 23: Changing Dect Handset Msn Numbers

    For changing the local handset numbers, see ''MSN Configuration" in the User Guide on the WorldCommunicator CD. Be aware that the DECT handsets may be setup to respond to the same incoming IMN number. When enabled, collective ringing to the DECT handsets will apply to incoming calls, and to internal calls from ISDN.

  • Page 24: Mobile Data Service

    The transmission data rate over the satellite link is (requiring at least MS windows 98SE). 64 kbps. For installation and setup, refer to the CD: The WorldCommunicator offers 64 kbps connection Applications > Mobile Data Service: to the international ISDN/PSTN network. via RS-232,...

  • Page 25: Mobile Packet Data Service

    Vessel telemetry transmission • Database queries Reverting to Mobile ISDN voice service is done from • E-commerce the PC. For installation and setup, refer to the CD: Applications > Mobile Packet Data Service: via RS-232, or via USB ISDN RS-232 Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 26: Removing Devices

    Note that if connected to PC, vtLite must be closed. ISDN Example of removing an ISDN device: > Remove Device ISDN Speech Press on the WorldCommunicator Modem Id: 01 MSN: 20 Unit to open the MENU: ISDN64k Speech Id: 91 MSN: 30 ISDN64k Audio...

  • Page 27: Selecting Default Net Service Provider

    Configure DTE 09:46 When using a SIM card, the WorldCommunicator will automatically be programmed for all Ocean Regions. The default Net service provider for a satellite (Ocean Region) is automatically used if the user does not select another one when making a call.

  • Page 28: Making A Call

    Calls can be made internally by dialing MSN numbers Call through default Net service provider between the connected ISDN and/or DECT equipment. When using the WorldCommunicator for the first Examples: time in an Ocean Region, make sure that the region...
  • Page 29 DECT handsets and both ISDN channels can be DECT handset. Four DECT handsets can be used used for internal calls. for internal calls. Local calls Satellite call Local calls Satellite call via ISDN phone via DECT phone Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 30: To Call The Worldcommunicator

    “PHONE BOOK” in the User Guide. The common Ocean Region access no. 870 con- nects the call to the dialed WorldCommunicator Service calls regardless of the Ocean Region the user currently Special information services are accessible with communicates through. 2-digit service address code.

  • Page 31: Dimensions And Weights

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS GETTING STARTED Antenna & RF Unit With MPDS: 101571 Without MPDS: QUFF 911907 Weight: 3.2 kg Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 32: Mounting Fixed Antenna

    Pole bracket U-bolt Horizontal adjustment nuts RF transceiver Coax connector Pole (option) Max dia 120 mm Note! The antenna should be mounted with the cooling fins on the RF transceiver pointing upwards to ensure efficient cooling. Nera WorldCommunicator...
  • Page 33 The antenna is now correctly adjusted. If the signal strength reading is below 535, the selected location is unsuitable for the fixed antenna. Move the antenna elsewhere and repeat the procedure from step 1. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 34: Battery Handling

    When pressing the charge check button for 2 sec- • The WorldCommunicator will only accept a battery onds, 1 - 4 indicators will light accordingly: approved by Nera. Contact your Nera agent for a list of approved batteries. Rel state of charge Ind 4...

  • Page 35: Display Functions

    > Enable diagnostics > Disable DECT Device Manager > Precharge > Add Device > Remove Device > Factory Defaults Configure DTE > Speed > Format > Flow control Information > Forward id > Versions > DECT Basestation Fwd: Code: Index: Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 36: Configure Dte

    The default settings of the port are suitable for operation of the vtLite program on a PC. (Speed: 115200 bps. Format: 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Flow control: none.) Configure DTE No configuration is needed on the WorldCommunicator. Speed > Speed > 1200bps...

  • Page 37: Information

    GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Information The information function allows checking the various version numbers of the WorldCommunicator: MENU > Information Enable diagnostics 09 : 46 Information > Forward Id Forward Id > Versions BD98B4 > DECT Basestation 09 : 46...

  • Page 38: Enabling/Disabling The Dect Station

    GETTING STARTED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ’ CONT Enabling/disabling the DECT station If enabling the base station, the Nera WorldCommunicator responds with “On”. In some cases it may be desirable to turn off the DECT base station: • In countries that do not permit the use of the MENU particular DECT phone frequencies.

  • Page 39: Isdn Efficiency

    If the fixed side can handle 14.4 kbps you will modem and G4 fax on both the mobile side and the achieve a maximum transmission speed of fixed side. 2500 2000 28.8 kbps 14.4 kbps 1500 1000 14.4kbps 9.6kbps 2.4kbps Group 3 fax Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GETTING STARTED Problem Probable cause Action 1. The WorldCommunicator The Modem Unit is not • Press the -key for 2 seconds. display does not light up: turned ON • If needed, connect the universal adapter for The battery needs powering/charging.
  • Page 41 Check with the Net service provider. This message appears: • Connect a PC to the WorldCommunicator and read/print "Traffic log is full" out the traffic log to allow further logging. • Remember to press "#" as last digit before starting 7.
  • Page 42 • Make sure that the MSN number entered into the 9. Routing of calls: MSN number not entered properly WorldCommunicator with the Device Manager, is also entered into connected equipment. See User Guide for more details 10.Problem with local calls: Wrong dialing •...

  • Page 43: List Of Terms

    AC Alternating Current MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat system; the Nera F77 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East. system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West.

  • Page 44: To Unplug Antenna Rf Connector

    GETTING STARTED TO UNPLUG ANTENNA RF CONNECTOR The picture below indicates how to position the frame/hand to easier grab the connector housing. Nera WorldCommunicator...

  • Page 45: List Of Parts

    LIST OF PARTS GETTING STARTED Nera WorldCommunicator Nera WorldCommunicator Portable Solution Fixed Solution • • Foldable Antenna & RF Unit (ARU) Antenna & RF Unit (ARU w/Pole bracket) • • Modem Unit (MUB) Modem Unit (MUB) • • Antenna Cable (1m) Antenna Cable (10m) •...

  • Page 46: Installing The Pc Program

    Allow files to load on to the PC harddisk. The installation of the program starts automatically when files have been loaded. Connect the serial cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port on the WorldCommunicator Modem Unit. Start the vtLite program by clicking Start>Programs>WorldCommunicator>vtLite.
  • Page 48 Nera ASA Nera SatCom AS Bergerveien 12, PO Box 91 N-1375 Billingstad, Norway Tel: +47 67 24 47 00 Fax: +47 67 24 46 21 www.nera.no...

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