62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 1 9522A L-BAND TRANSCEIVER USER’S GUIDE
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 2 Contents 1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2 Export Compliance Information . . . . . . . .1 3 Standards Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3.1 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3.2 CE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4.2 Dimensional Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 3 6.3.2 Autobaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 6.4 Analog Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 6.4.1 Analog Audio Interface Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 6.5 SIM Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 6.6 RF Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 6.6.1 RF Interface Specifications . . . . . . . .7 6.6.2 Radio Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . .
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 1 1 Product Overview The 9522A L-Band Transceiver (9522A) is designed to be integrated into a specific application with other hardware and software to produce a solution designed for a specific application or vertical market. Some examples of these solutions include a maritime voice telephony terminal or a vehicle tracking solution. The 9522A functionally supports all of Iridium’s voice and data services.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 2 4 Physical Specifications The 9522A is depicted in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: Top View 4.1 Dimensions The overall dimensions of the 9522A and its weight are summarized in Table 1 below. Table 1: Mechanical Dimensions Parameter Value Length (including antenna connector) 216.1mm (8.51”) Length (excluding antenna connector) 196.4mm (7.73”) Width 82.6mm (3.25”) Depth 39.0mm (1.54”) Weight (approximate) 659g 4.
2425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 3 Figure 3: Bottom View Figure 4: Antenna Connector End View Figure 5: Multi-Interface Connector End View 4.3 Interface Connectors The 9522A incorporates three interface connectors. • Multi-Interface Connector (located on the end of the 9522A) • Antenna Connector (located on the end of the 9522A; opposite to the multi-interface connector) • Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Chip Connector (located beneath a cover plate atop the 9522A) 4.3.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 4 Table 2: 25-way connector pin-out Contact 1 Signal Description EXT_ON_OFF External connection for On / Off key input to 9522A 2 EXT_11HZ 90ms “frame sync” signal (used in testing) 3 EXT_GND Power Ground input to 9522A 4 EXT_PWR Power input to 9522A 5 SPKR_AUD Speaker audio output from 9522A 6 DA_TX PCM digital audio output from 9522A 7 DF_RI Data / Fax Ring Indication output from 9522A 8 DF_RTS Data / Fax Request to Send input to 9522A 9
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 5 4.5 Connector Sealing in Harsh Environments If the 9522A is to be used in a harsh environment with exposure to high humidity or water, the mating of the multi-interface connector must be further sealed to protect from moisture entry. It is recommended that a bead of RTV silicone sealant be placed on the connector mating to the 9522A’s multi-interface connector where shown in Figure 6 below. A material similar to Permatex 16B should be used.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 6 6.1.2 DC Power Input Specifications The DC power requirements for the 9522A are summarized in Table 5 below. Note that these requirements apply to DC power measured at the 9522A multi-interface connector input. Table 5: DC Power Input Specifications Parameter Value Main Input Voltage - Range +4.0 VDC to +4.8 VDC Main Input Voltage – Nominal 4.4VDC Main Input Voltage – Ripple 40 mVpp Peak Input Current (maximum) 2.5 A @ 4.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 7 6.6 RF Interface 6.6.1 RF Interface Specifications The RF interface requirements for the 9522A are summarized in Table 7 below. Table 7: General RF Parameters Parameter Value Frequency Range 1616 MHz to 1626.5 MHz Duplexing Method TDD (Time Domain Duplex) Oscillator Stability ± 1.5 ppm Input/Output Impedance Multiplexing Method 50 TDMA/FDMA 6.6.2 Radio Characteristics The tables within this section contain radio characteristics of the 9522A.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 8 The current and voltage rating of the multi-interface connector cable shall meet the requirements of the 9522A DC power input. The electrical characteristics of the multi-interface connector cable shall not degrade the 9522A digital communications and analog audio signals. The multi-interface connector cable will provide adequate screening from external electromagnetic interference.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 9 Iridium Limited Warranty For Satellite Subscriber Radiotelephone Products 1.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 10 broken or show evidence of tampering; or c) such batteries are used in equipment other than the Product for which they are specified; or d) such batteries are charged and stored at temperatures greater than 60 degrees centigrade. g. Breakage or damage to antennas, or scratches or other damage to plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts caused by Purchaser’s use. h.
62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 11 Users of the Iridium Satellite LLC (“Iridium”) mobile satellite phone service and related equipment, including without limitation those using the phone service and equipment in any manner in conjunction with emergency 911 or emergency 112 or any other distress calling or emergency services, both public of privately operated, acknowledge and agree as a condition of the provision of phone service and equipment by Iridium that they will make no claim, whether in con
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62425_user_guide 3/23/06 1:55 PM Page 13 Iridium Satellite LLC Headquarters 6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 500 Bethesda, MD 20817 USA Phone +1.301.571.6200 Fax +1.301.571.6250 Iridium Satellite LLC 8440 S. River Parkway Tempe, AZ 85284 Toll Free from a landline +1.866.947.4348 Local or International +1.480.752.5155 Fax +1.480.752.1105 2 LUG0601 email info@iridium.com www.iridium.
