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$176 1//70+%#6+105 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 specialised communications equipment for the Inmarsat 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.
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108'06+105 +0 6*+5 /#07#. These notes will appear throughout this manual and should be taken into consideration. Warning or Caution This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note providing information to prevent damage to equipment or personal injury. Note/Important/Tip Header This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing general operating information. Interference Header All wireless phones may get interference, which could affect performance.
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#('6; +0(14/#6+10 IMPORTANT! Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the Terra 800. 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. Refer to the appropriate section of this Terra 800 installation & user manual for additional safety information. • • • Store the system in a cool and dry area.
#('6; 64#05%'+8'4 '44# LNN Your Terra 800 is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. • The Terra 800 has an in-built transceiver which is designed to be used with an external antenna. The antenna transmits RF energy. The antenna (fitted via an extension coaxial cable to the cradle) must be located more than 55cm from the human body (person) when in operation.
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'44# LNN -'; ('#674'5 '44# LNN &'5+)0 • • • • • • • • Robust design and construction Secure mount to wall/desk IP54 rated dust/water resistant enclosure Integrated antenna connection Integrated USB connectivity Rear cable routing channels LHS/TOP/BOTTOM In-built corded handset Rear & side SIM ports f EE • • • • • Supports standard cordless & corded telephones (5 REN) The RJ11/POTS Phone can be run 600m (2000 ft) from unit Easily integrated to PABX system Ring, busy & dial tones Superior voice qual
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056#..#6+10 )7+&'.+0'5 This guide outlines the process for installing the Terra 800 and antenna. This kit must only be used with accessories compatible with this terminal. • Only trained personnel should install communication equipment. • Ensure that the unit is protected from dirt and moisture. • Select an area to mount components where there is no interference with other objects. • A strong mounting surface should be chosen to ensure the terminal doesn’t loosen over time.
056#..#6+10 241%'&74' 056#..+0) 6*' '44# LNN To connect the Terra 800 to the antenna, requires the use of certified satellite and GPS antenna cables. These purpose built cables are approved by BEAM to manage the power requirements for the antenna system. The full list of approved cables can be found at: www.beamcommunications.com/terra800 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Refer to the antenna’s installation guide for antenna mounting and location requirements. Run the antenna cables from the Terra 800 to the antenna.
Fk +056#..#6+10 WARNING DO NOT pull with force on the cables from the rear of the Terra 800. Please install strain relief clamping for the antenna cables where required. Correct installation of the antenna system is a vital part of the Terra 800 system, to ensure reliable functionality, and drop-free calls. ISD700 Fixed/Directional Antenna (Passive) NOTE Refer to the section “Antenna installation” for more information on antenna placement and installation.
Installation of rear SIM If your service provider has not installed the SIM card for you, follow these steps to install. 1. 2. 3. The SIM connector is shown highlighted below. Slide the tray guide into the open position with your finger or thumb. Disconnect power from the terminal. Failure to turn OFF may result in corruption of your SIM card memory. The Rear SIM is accessed from the rear of the terminal. Undo the screw and remove the cover. 4. 5.
Installation of side SIM The side SIM port can be used on its own, or in addition to the primary port. 1. Insert the SIM with the gold contacts facing down 2. Close the SIM door, and ensure that it “clicks” shut. This indicates the water resistant seal has been engaged. 3. The SIM will automatically register on the SIM service of the Side SIM. G#k #.. /1706+0) 14+'06#6+10 NOTE Gold contacts on SIM must be facing downwards. NOTE The side SIM Port only accepts full size sim.
Locking bolt Once the Terra 800 has been secured onto the mounting plate, a locking bolt prevents the terminal separating from the mounting plate. There is one locking bolt used when wall mounting the terminal. 1. 2. 3. a Fit the 3 hooks of the mount bracket into the large 4. Remove the mounting cup (see the following section 4) Insert the bolt into the hole shown and screw into place Ensure the terminal will not slide up off the mounting bracket Replace the mounting cup.
Hk 4+8#%; *#0&5'6 n /1706+0) %72 The privacy handset is part of the Terra 800, providing a local handset function. The privacy handset connects to the rear of the Terra 800 via a RJ9 connector. The privacy handset is connected beneath the rear panel of the Terra 800. Once connected, the cable should be run out through the foam and placed in the ‘S’ channel through the base of the terminal as illustrated below: Changing cups 1. Unhook the privacy handset from cup. 2.
(2) Spring cup - heavy duty use cup In harsh environments, the privacy handset is actively retained in the mounting cup. This is achieved by using the ‘spring’ mounting cup. To remove the handset from the cup, the phone is lifted up against the pressure of the spring until it clears the lower protruding edge and can be removed from the Terra 800. Ik '#4 %100'%614 $#; For the Terra 800, the external cable interfaces are at the rear of the terminal.
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ENk 100'%6+0) 219'4 61 '44# LNN The Terra 800 can be powered from the supplied AC plug pack, or connect to an external 10-32V DC power source. D ISD950 AC plug pack installation For installation using ISD950 110-240 AC plug pack, connect the 4-way Microfit connector from the plug pack to the 4-way power connector on the rear of the Terra 800. In this configuration the status is always ON. DC power source installation 1. YELLOW RED BLACK The DC power cable has three wires, RED, BLACK and YELLOW.
EEk #$.' 4176+0) There are three different cable routing options when installing the Terra 800. Cables may exit via path ‘A’ that travels around to the top of the Terra 800 allowing for the interface cables to be run with coaxial antenna cables. Path ‘B’ directs cables out the base of the Terra 800 while path ‘C’ results in cables exiting to the side. Optional through-wall Right angled adaptors can be fitted to the antenna connectors to allow routing of cables through a wall.
EFk #6'4 4'5+56#06 IH 4#6+0) 3. The Terra 800 has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of 54. When installing the Terra 800 it is important that the following steps are taken to ensure the protection is maintained. 1. 2. The rear cover of the Terra 800 must be screwed down with all six screws to ensure the waterproof seal is achieved (indicated by ‘a’) The USB rubber cap is required to ensure ingress protection.
EGk 10(+)74#6+10 5'66+0)5 The Terra 800 terminal is ready for you to make voice calls as soon as it is registered. If you wish to customise the operation of your Terra 800 the Falcon application is required. This first step is to install the BEAM USB driver. USB driver installation Terra 800 terminal USB data port requires an interface driver to be installed on the user’s computer prior to undertaking data communication.
SIM PIN use If your SIM card requires activation, follow the instructions provided by your authorised Inmarsat service provider. Your SIM has a PIN which can be enabled to be entered each time the terminal is powered and registered.
2'4#6+10 ')+564#6+10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn ON power to the terminal. The Signal LED will start flashing RED. Wait for the terminal to register to the Inmarsat network and acquire GPS lock. This may take up to 2 minutes. Inmarsat will be displayed in the top left of the screen once registration has occurred. Ensure you have at least two bars of signal strength. The Status LED will then be solid GREEN or YELLOW and the terminal is now ready for calls.
Options: A. During a call, you may switch to “speakerphone” mode by pressing the speakerphone button on the terminal. Return the privacy handset to its cup. B. To return the call back to the privacy handset, remove the privacy handset from its cup. Mobile terminating 1. Answer the incoming call by un-cupping the privacy handset from its cup. 2. Press the RED key on the Terra 800 keypad or return the privacy handset to its cup to terminate the call.
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NOTE If you see the message Insert SIM, you must insert a SIM card to use your terminal. You will also be prompted to enter the PIN code if one is set. The default setting for the PIN code is off. See “Setting up SIM PIN code” on page 55 for more information. Until a SIM card is inserted, only a limited service is available. See “Making an emergency call” on page 35 for more information. '66+0) 6*' 6'4/+0#. .
5+0) ;174 '44# LNN 100'%6+0) 61 6*' 5#6'..+6' #-+0) #0& 4'%'+8+0) %#..5 When your terminal is connected you may be prompted to enter a PIN, enter the PIN code. The PIN is originally set by your service provider which you can reset. See “Setting up SIM PIN code” on page 55 for more information. Making a call from saved contacts Select Menu > Contacts > Phonebook. Scroll to the desired name using the navigation keys, or enter the first letter of the name in the search field.
Re-dialling a number Press the green key, select from the list of previously dialled numbers using the navigation keys and press the green key to start the call. Your terminal stores 30 dialled numbers. Alternatively, select Menu > Call log > Dialled calls, select the person you wish to call and press the green key. Re-dialling automatically To switch Auto re-dial on or off, select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Auto re-dial and make your selection. The default setting is off.
Receiving a second call while on a call The incoming call will be diverted to your voicemail unless you have set up Call waiting. See “Setting up call waiting” on page 36 for more information. Using call waiting When Call waiting is activated, a pop-up and an audible alert will notify you if another caller is calling you when you are on another call. When you receive this alert you can press the green key to accept the second call.
Making an emergency call The Terra 800, operate using radio signals, wireless networks, landline networks, and user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely on any wireless device for essential communications like medical emergencies. Emergency calling requirements for satellite phones vary from country to country. Always check your emergency contact numbers and ensure they are stored on your Terminal before travelling.
Setting up call summary Select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Call summary and then use the navigation and centre selection keys to make your selection. The default setting is on. When Call summary is activated, the date, time and duration of the call is displayed. Setting up and using speed dial First, select Menu > Settings > Call settings > Speed dialling and then use the navigation and centre selection keys to make your selection. The default setting is on.
Call barring An Terra 800 SIM card always uses an international number format, + or 00, and the country code, 870.
After making your selection, you will be prompted to enter the phone number or voicemail to which calls are to be diverted. Select Options to select a number from your phonebook. To cancel call divert, highlight that type of call in the Call divert menu, select Options and select Cancel. To cancel all call diverts, select Options and select Cancel all forwarding. To check the status of a call divert, highlight that type of call in the Call divert menu, select Options and select Check status.
Activating and de-activating fixed number dialling Select Menu > Settings > Security, highlight Fixed dialling from the list and press the centre selection key. Select On to activate and press the centre selection key or OK. You will be prompted to enter your PIN 2 code. The default PIN 2 is 9999. See “Setting up SIM PIN 2 code” on page 55 for more information. Contact your service provider if this code was not specified or was reset at purchase.
'55#)+0) Messages can be sent via the screen message menu, or via Falcon. Using the message menu Select Menu > Messaging. Select any one of the following options and press the centre selection key or select Options > Open. The functions are: • New message - to create a new message • Inbox - to store received messages • Outbox - to temporarily store messages waiting to be sent. Messages are placed in Outbox, for example, when your terminal is not connected to the network.
Using standard (non-predictive) text entry Standard text entry enables you to key text in manually, letter by letter, without the terminal suggesting the word you are attempting to type. Predictive mode – all capitalised Predictive mode – initial capital only already stored in your Contacts select Options > Add recipient and select the name from the list. Use the left and right navigation keys to move between Phonebook and SIM contacts.
Creating a text message for sending to an email address Your Terra 800 can also send text messages to email addresses. Instead of displaying your name to the recipient the message will display your details in the following format: From: phone number@message.inmarsat.com eg. From: 8707764XXXXX@message.inmarsat.
Forwarding a message Open the message and select Options > Forward > Text message or Email message. The message is displayed with the cursor flashing in the empty To: field. Enter the recipient’s number or to add a contact from the phonebook, press Options > Add recipient. When the To: field is completed, select Options > Send. A pop-up confirms that the message has been sent. The sent message is stored in the Sent list.
You can also add members to groups directly from your phonebook. In your phonebook, simply highlight the contact, select Options > Add to group, then select which group to which you would like to assign the contact. You can also see which members belong to a group by selecting Options > Belongs to group. Sending a text to a group of people If you regularly send the same text to a group of people, you can create a group in your phonebook.
5+0) ;174 .1%#6+10 +0(14/#6+10 As well as locating your terminal’s position for the satellite, you can also view your GPS location and send it as a text message or email. Viewing your GPS location information Select Menu > GPS position > Options > View location information to view the date and time of when your last GPS fix was taken and your latitude and longitude at that time. Your exact location is indicated with a white dot on the world map.
*10'$11-X %106#%65 n 14)#0+5'4 #0#)+0) %106#%65 +0 ;174 2*10'$11Contacts can be stored in either your terminal’s memory via Phonebook or on your SIM card via SIM contacts. Up to 300 contacts can be stored in the phonebook and up to 250 on your Terra 800 SIM card. To view the contacts in your Terminal’s memory, select Contacts from the main screen. Creating a new contact There are several ways to create a contact. From the main screen type in the number to save, including the full international code.
Deleting a contact Select Menu > Contacts or press Contacts. Select from the list. Use the navigation keys to highlight the stored contact that you would like to delete. Select Option > Delete. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion by pressing Yes. Deleting all contacts Open your phonebook, select Options, select Delete all and then select Yes. Duplicating a contact Duplicating a contact can be a quick way to add a new contact with similar details to an existing one.
'0&+0) #0& 4'%'+8+0) %106#%6 &'6#+.5 174 2*10' 07/$'4 To send a business card, highlight the appropriate contact in your phonebook or SIM contacts folder and select Options > Send business card. Select either Text message or Email message. A text or email message is displayed including all details stored for this contact in the body of the message. Enter the full international phone number of the recipient in the To: field or select Options > Add recipient to specify a stored contact.
4)#0+5'4 The organiser is a calendar allowing you to record and view appointments and to set reminder alarms. Browsing your organiser Select Menu > Extras > Organiser to open your organiser. The current month, with today’s date highlighted, is displayed. An appointment is indicated by a small green square in the corner of the calendar entry. The indicator is red when the appointment is for today.
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Setting Terminal and writing language The display and writing language of the terminal can be changed by selecting Menu > Settings > Language. Highlight any of the following options and press Select: • Terminal language — to set the display language of the Terminal • Writing language — to set the texting language of the Terminal • Predictive text — to set the text editing mode for composing messages '66+0) '4/+0#. .
'66+0) ' #0& 6+/' '66+0) 6*' 6+/' <10' 7561/+5+0) &+52.#; 5'66+0)5 Your terminal automatically receives UTC time from GPS satellites. The first time you use your terminal, you will be prompted to select a language from the list, followed by the option to select your local time. When completed, local time will be displayed on the status bar. You will need to reset the time when you travel to different time zones. The Date and time menu lets you change the date and time format.
'66+0) 72 -';2#& .1%- '66+0) 72 2*10' .1%- The keypad lock disables the keypad and prevents accidental dialling. When activated, the Terminal will respond to the green and red keys to answer or reject call. Phone lock protects your terminal against unauthorised use. Select Menu > Settings > Security, select Automatic keypad lock, and then select the duration before the keypad is locked. Deactivate the automatic keypad lock using the same menu.
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;2'5 1( 610'5 10 EEf TYPE OF TONE SOUND Dial tone Continuous tone Terminal ready for use Progress tone Continuous short beep, with 3 second interval Number has been dialled but call has yet to connect. Unavailable tone Beeping tone (engaged) TR800 is not registered, or no signal.
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6#675 The status LED indicates the terminal registration state or any error conditions: RED ILLUMINATED • • • No signal Not registered No simcard FLASHING Firmware upgrade mode active YELLOW GREEN DTR present on data port Unit registered and can place a call.
5574+0) 37#.+6; 1( 5'48+%' There are conditions that can compromise the quality of the service you may receive. These include: • Obstructions • Cabling • RF Interference Obstructions Nearby tall buildings or similar structures, heavily leafed trees and mountains can all degrade performance as they block the signal between the antenna and the satellites. Inmarsat performance is immune from natural environments such as clouds, fog, rain, snow, wind and smoke.
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417$.'5*116+0) 1 My terminal cannot make or receive calls. 3 Ensure the SIM card is inserted in the Terra 800 and is fully provisioned by your service provider 2 4 My Terra 800 displays a language I do not understand. If you have not used your terminal and connected to the network for some time, it may be that your voicemails have been automatically deleted from the network.
11 No power on Terra 800. 15 Check power is connected to the interface unit. Ensure the Connector cable to the Terra 800 is firmly fitted. Check all the connection cables to and from the Terra 800. Check for short-circuit on antenna cables. 12 The signal bars are low or fluctuating and call quality is poor. Ensure all antenna connectors are tight. The antenna is operating in a location that it can see the satellite and there are no obstructions.
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