R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN 2.1 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH RF-7800B BGAN TERMINAL The standard items included with the Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals are described below. Refer to Paragraph 1.9 for optional accessories. RF-7800B-VU104 Land Mobile BGAN Terminal includes the following. See Figure 2-1.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN LAND PORTABLE BGAN TERMINAL (12091-0020-10) BGAN - AC TO DC POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY (12043-0844-A1) ADAPTORS NOT SHOWN BGAN - ETHERNET CABLE ASSEMBLY (12043-0833-A010) CL-0365-4200-0005 Figure 2-2. Items Included with RF-7800B-DU024 2.2 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The information contained here provides general guidelines for installing the BGAN terminal. Read this chapter in its entirety before beginning installation. 2.2.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN CAUTION Avoid placing BGAN terminal near any source of heat such as an open flame or cigarettes. 2.2.2 Dimension and Weight Information Refer to Table 1-1 for the dimensions and weights. 2.2.3 Power Requirements Refer to Table 1-1 for power requirements. Refer to Paragraph 1.9 for the various optional power cables available. 2.2.4 Grounding Neither the RF-7800B-VU104 or RF-7800B-DU024 require mounting on a ground plane for performance. 2.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN 2.4.1 Installing USIM in RF-7800B-DU024 Perform the following procedure to install the USIM/SIM in RF-7800B-DU024: a. Position the BGAN terminal so that the bottom surface is facing you. b. Remove the four screws and the USIM plate to access the USIM card holder. See Figure 2-3. c. Put your index finger on the USIM holder and rotate counterclockwise to open. See Figure 2-4. d. Lift the USIM card holder up in order to place the USIM card in the holder.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN UNLOCKED POSITION CL-0365-4200-0007 Figure 2-4. Opening the USIM Card Holder on RF-7800B-DU024 ANGLED EDGE OF USIM CARD GOLD CONTACTS ON THIS SIDE CL-0365-4200-0008 Figure 2-5. Placing the USIM Card in Holder on RF-7800B-DU024 LOCKED POSITION CL-0365-4200-0009 Figure 2-6.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN 2.4.2 Installing USIM in RF-7800B-VU104 Perform the following procedure to install the USIM/SIM in the RF-7800B-VU104: a. Position the BGAN terminal with the topside down onto a smooth/soft surface to prevent scratching the radome and with the bottom surface facing you. b. Remove the four screws and the USIM plate to access the USIM card holder. See Figure 2-7. c. Put your index finger on the USIM holder and rotate counterclockwise to open. d.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN DRAIN HOLE (4 PLACES) USIM CARD HOLDER CL-0365-4200-0010 Figure 2-7. Accessing the USIM Card Holder and Drain Holes on RF-7800B-VU104 GOLD CONTACTS ON THIS SIDE ANGLED EDGE OF USIM CARD CL-0365-4200-0012 Figure 2-8.
RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN 2.5 R INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The paragraphs that follow describe the installation of an BGAN terminal. 2.5.1 RF-7800B-VU104 Installation RF-7800B-VU104 is intended for installation onto a vehicle roof. Some installation hardware may need to be installer furnished. Tools and installation materials will vary for each application. a. The four drain holes on the bottom of the RF-7800B-VU104 are shipped in the open position. See Figure 2-7.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN SEE DETAIL DETAIL (4 PLACES) CL-0365-4200-0011 Figure 2-9. Pole Mount Option 2.5.2 RF-7800B-DU024 Fixed/Semi-fixed Installation The Land Portable BGAN Terminal can be mounted on a pole or flat surface (such as a wall or roof) using the Fixed Mount Kit, 12091-4150-01. See Figure 2-10. This kit includes a universal pole mount, incline bracket, bubble level indicator and holder, pole ground cable, and four terminal mounting screws.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN AZIMUTH CANISTER/INCLINE BRACKET ASSEMBLY BUBBLE LEVEL INDICATOR AND HOLDER SCREW, CAP, HEX SOCKET, 1/4 - 20X1/2 (4 PLACES) UNIVERSAL MOUNT NOTE: USE CUSTOMER FURNISHED MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR POLE OR SURFACE MOUNT. CL-0365-4200-0013 Figure 2-10. Fixed Mount Option 2.5.3 Cable Connections For connector pinouts, refer to Paragraph A.1. See Figure 2-11 for some installation options. Refer to Paragraph 3.3 for detailed connection information.
R RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN NOTE: LAND MOBILE TERMINAL SHOWN. LAND PORTABLE MAY ALSO BE USED. AC TO DC POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY, 12043-0844-A1 BGAN ETHERNET CABLE, 12043-0833-A010 BGAN TO RADIO ETHERNET CABLE, 12043-0830-A006 AUTOMOBILE 12 VDC POWER CABLE, 12043-0843-A015 OR USB AND ISDN CABLE, 12043-0836-A010 (OPTION) RADIO RED ETHERNET CABLE, 12043- -A0 CL-0365-4200-0014 Figure 2-11. Cabling Options 2.5.
RF-7800B SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN 2.6 R INITIAL TURN-ON / CHECK Once the system is installed, verify that the BGAN terminal is operational. Perform the following: 2-12 a. Make sure the data cable is connected to BGAN terminal and computer. b. Make sure the power cable is connected to BGAN terminal and power source. c. Use a web page to log into BGAN terminal using its Internet Protocol (IP) address. Default is http://192.168.128.100. d.
R RF-7800B OPERATION CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3.1 INTRODUCTION The Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminal contains an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that is used to provide location information to the BGAN system. GPS location information is required to register with the BGAN system, and the BGAN terminal automatically tries to get a GPS position fix every time it is powered up. The GPS antenna is located in the main antenna.
R RF-7800B OPERATION POWER DATA CL-0365-4200-0016 Figure 3-2. RF-7800B-DU024 Connectors 3.3.1 Data Connections Make a data connection to a computer, radio, an Internet Protocol (IP) encryption device, or an ISDN device. The Data Extension Cable for Ethernet & ISDN, 12043-0837-A0xx, can be used to extend the terminal data connection out 15, 25, or 50 feet (4.57, 7.62, or 15.24 meters). 3.3.1.
R RF-7800B OPERATION ISDN CONNECTOR ETHERNET CONNECTOR CL-0365-4200-0019 Figure 3-4. Standalone Ethernet and ISDN Cable, 12043-0834-A010 (Optional) 3.3.1.2 Connect Data by USB Connect the BGAN terminal to the computer USB port using a USB cable option. Use Standalone Ethernet, ISDN, USB Cable, 12043-0832-A010, or Standalone USB and ISDN Cable, 12043-0836-A010 (see Figure 3-5). On first use of the USB port, the computer will detect that new USB hardware has been connected.
R RF-7800B OPERATION 3.3.1.3 Connect Data by ISDN Connect the BGAN terminal to the computer or phone ISDN port using an ISDN cable option. Standalone Ethernet, ISDN, USB Cable, 12043-0832-A010. See Figure 3-4 for Standalone Ethernet and ISDN Cable, 12043-0834-A010. See Figure 3-5 for Standalone USB and ISDN Cable, 12043-0836-A010. See Figure 3-6 for Standalone ISDN Cable, 12043-0835-A010. RF-7800B DATA CONNECTOR ISDN CONNECTOR CL-0365-4200-0021 Figure 3-6.
R 3.3.2 RF-7800B OPERATION Power Connections Connect the BGAN terminal to a power source as described in this section. Each of these power connection options can be extended using the BGAN DC Power Extension, 12043-0845-A015, -A025, or -A050 (includes activation). For power sources which do not have built-in current limiting or fuses, it is suggested to procure the F03-0008-906 Fuse Holder along with the F15-0012-003 Automotive Fuses (Automotive Blade, 5 A 32 V). 3.3.2.
R RF-7800B OPERATION Optionally, for RF-7800B-VU104, use the 12043-0840-A010, or -A015 Cable Assembly, BGAN DC Power to 4 Leads as follows: red (+dc), black (ground), orange (power control signal), brown (ground). See Figure 3-12. The Power Control Signal allows the BGAN terminal to be remotely powered on/off. Connecting the power control signal to ground will turn the power on to the BGAN terminal. +DC (RED) GROUND (BROWN) GROUND (BLACK) ACTIVATION (ORANGE) CL-0365-4200-0029 Figure 3-12.
R 3.3.2.5 RF-7800B OPERATION Connect RF-7800B-DU024 Power to BGAN Battery Box Kit Connect RF-7800B-DU024 to BGAN Battery Box Kit, 12091-4010-01, using 12043-0850-A006 BGAN DC Power to Battery Box cable. See Figure 3-15. Refer to Paragraph 5.3 for information on batteries. See Figure 3-16 for Battery Box. CL-0365-4200-0032 Figure 3-15. Battery Box Cable, 12043-0850-A006 BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR CL-0365-4200-0037 Figure 3-16.
R RF-7800B OPERATION 3.4 USING RF-7800B-DU024 TERMINAL STAND The Land Portable BGAN terminal stand is used to position the terminal in the correct direction. a. Place the Satellite terminal face down on a flat surface to open up the stand. See Figure 3-17. b. Open the stand by placing your index finger in the upper right (or upper left) hand corner of the unit and placing your other hand on the side of the unit and pulling upwards. c. Slide out the front stabilizer. See Figure 3-18. d.
R RF-7800B OPERATION CARRY HANDLE SET KNOBS CL-0365-4200-0034 Figure 3-18. Slide Out Stabilizer 3.5 RF-7800B-DU024 INITIAL SETTINGS AND TURN-ON Perform the following to point RF-7800B-DU024 Land Portable BGAN terminal and get a GPS fix. CAUTION Do not stand in front of the BGAN terminal. The BGAN terminal emits radio frequency energy when in operation. Do not stand or place objects in front of the antenna when the BGAN terminal is operational.
R RF-7800B OPERATION e. Access the Web interface. 1. Open a web browser and type in the internal IP address of the BGAN terminal (default is http://192.168.128.100). The web interface opens up to the Properties page. See Figure 4-1. 2. Monitor the Web interface PROPERTIES page GPS Position information to determine when a GPS Fix is obtained. Refer to Paragraph 3.7.1.
R 2. RF-7800B OPERATION Monitor the Web interface PROPERTIES page GPS Position information to determine when a GPS Fix is obtained. Typically, a GPS 3D fix can be successfully attained in less than 90 seconds. Refer to Paragraph 3.7.1. Automatic tracking keeps the antenna pointed towards the satellite once the vehicle starts moving.
RF-7800B OPERATION R For the RF-7800B-VU104, traveling from one spot beam to another, GPS information will be used to allow a seamless spot beam transition, without the end user even knowing. Finally, there are Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Subscriber Identification Module (USIM) cards known as “Discreet SIM cards”, which do not provide specific coordinates of the BGAN terminal to the BGAN Network.
R RF-7800B OPERATION Streaming Service: A Streaming data connection acquires a dedicated amount of bandwidth from the satellite spot beam to ensure a minimum amount of guaranteed QoS of data throughput for that connection. The Streaming Service allows the ability for data rates of 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 128 kbps, or 256 kbps. The RF-7800B-VU104 can operate at Streaming rates of up to 256 kbps, whereas the RF-7800B-DU024 can operate at streaming rates of up to 128 kbps.
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R RF-7800B CONFIGURATION CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURATION 4.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the configuration parameters of the Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) Terminal and any tasks performed to configure the terminal for different operations. 4.
R RF-7800B CONFIGURATION 4.3 CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS The BGAN terminal includes its own internal web interface. To access the web interface, 4.3.1 a. Open a compatible Web Browser. b. Type in the internal IP address of the BGAN terminal (for example, http://192.168.128.100). The web interface opens up to the Properties page. See Figure 4-1. Properties Page See Figure 4-1. The Properties page shows the current status of the BGAN terminal.
R RF-7800B CONFIGURATION USIM PIN Status: Displays the PIN status as Ready if a valid PIN code is entered. The PIN code is used to unlock the USIM every time the terminal is powered up or reset. Entering a PIN code into the Web interface stores the PIN in the terminal (see Figure 4-2). If the USIM requires a PIN code at startup, the terminal will use the stored PIN. USIM APN Name: Displays the default Access Point Name (APN) that has been provisioned on the USIM card.
R RF-7800B CONFIGURATION 4.3.2 Setup Page See Figure 4-2. The Setup page is used to configure the following BGAN terminal parameters. Terminal Local IP Address: Use this to change the local IP address of the BGAN terminal from the default 192.168.128.100 IP address. All four octets are available to change. Select Apply after changing the local IP address on this page.
R RF-7800B CONFIGURATION Auto Power On: The Auto Power On feature applies only to the RF-7800B-DU024, when the external power switch is in an ON position, and power to the terminal is interrupted and then restored. When enabled, and mounted in fixed installation, the RF-7800B-DU024 will automatically power on, allowing connection to the network following a power failure.
R RF-7800B CONFIGURATION Figure 4-2.
