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Nera F55
Getting Started
GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................ 5
General................................................................ 5
Antenna Unit ...................................................... 5
Main Communication Unit - MCU........................ 5
Communication services..................................... 6
SIM card.............................................................. 9
OPERATION FROM HANDSET............... 10
Switching ON..................................................... 11
Nera ISDN Handset........................................... 11
Nera F55 starts up............................................. 12
Making a call..................................................... 12
Redialing........................................................... 13
Dialing from phone book................................... 13
Incoming calls to handset.................................. 14
Call hold and transfer........................................ 14
Internal communication..................................... 15
Various call procedures..................................... 15
To call Nera F55................................................ 15
Phone book entry.............................................. 16
Phone book editing............................................ 17
HANDSET FUNCTIONS ........................ 18
Overview........................................................... 18
Satellite search.................................................. 20
Satellite Coverage Map..................................... 21
Phone setup:..................................................... 23
- keyclick............................................................ 23
Nera F55
Rev Date:.. - ringer............................................................... 24
- answer beep.................................................... 24
- backlight On/Off.............................................. 25
- protocol........................................................... 25
- software version.............................................. 26
Selecting default Net service provider............... 26
Setting serial ports............................................. 27
Information available......................................... 28
Alarm................................................................. 28
TELEFAX SERVICE................................. 29
General.............................................................. 29
Limitations......................................................... 29
Installation......................................................... 29
Transmission..................................................... 29
DATA SERVICE........................................ 30
Data transmission.............................................. 30
Installation......................................................... 30
OPERATION FROM PC........................... 31
Installing the PC program.................................. 31
MAINTENANCE....................................... 33
General.............................................................. 33
TROUBLESHOOTING............................. 34
LIST OF TERMS...................................... 37
Publication No.: 103279 (Rev. 1.2)
GETTING STARTED
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ............. A-1
Location of Antenna Unit ................................ A-2
Coax cable ..................................................... A-3
Optional antenna cable ................................... A-3
Power source ................................................. A-3
Connecting up ................................................ A-4
Outline dimensions ......................................... A-5
Mounting handset holder/cradle ...................... A-7
MCU connectors ............................................. A-8
Connecting up - examples ............................ A-10
ISDN telephones/equipment ......................... A-11
ISDN bus termination ................................... A-12
ISDN cable lengths ....................................... A-12
ISDN wall socket .......................................... A-13
ISDN connectors .......................................... A-13
Cable pinouts ................................................ A-14
Serial printer settings .................................... A-15
NMEA-0183 input sources
(complies with IEC 61162-1) ......................... A-16
Mounting connector type 11N-50-3-54
(for cable RG223) ......................................... A-17
Mounting connector type 11N-50-7-5
(for cables RG214 FRNC) ............................ A-18
Mounting connector type 11N-50-10-4
(for cable S10172 B-11) ................................ A-19
Mounting connector type 11N-50-12-10
(for cable RF 1/2" 50) ................................... A-20
APPENDIX B CONNECTING UP NERA TA ................ B-1
APPENDIX B CONNECTING UP BCS iTA .................. B-3
APPENDIX C TERMINAL IDENTITIES ....................... C-1
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
© Nera SatCom AS, 2003
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The Nera F55 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive.
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Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
General
The Nera F55 satellite terminal provides 4.8 kbps
global speech service via the Inmarsat satellite
system.
Nera F55 offers 64 kbps speech, telefax, data service
and MPDS (Mobile Packet Data Service) within the
Inmarsat spot beam coverage, see Satellite Coverage Map.
INTRODUCTION
Antenna Unit mounted on tower
Antenna Unit
The Nera F55 Antenna Unit consists of:
• Servo stabilized antenna dish with RF-Transceiver
• GPS receiver
• Radome
• Optional tower or mast mounting
Main Communication Unit - MCU
The Nera F55 Main Communication Unit (MCU)
- which constitutes the major electronic part - is designed for wall or desktop installation.
The MCU power input is 11 - 32VDC. .
The maximum power requirement is approx. 110 W.
The MCU supplies 48 VDC power to the Antenna
Unit through the coaxial cable.
Nera ISDN Handset
The handset keypad and built-in display allows dialing and control of the MCU and antenna.
Nera F55
Main Communication Unit
and Nera ISDN Handset
Figure 1 Nera F55 satellite terminal.
GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Communication services
Control interface
The RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connection
of a PC for configuration of the Nera F55 MCU.
A PC program (vtLite Marine) that provides the software to operate and configure the MCU is supplied on
the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows 98).
Global beam service
• Speech:
- 4.8 kbps
Spot beam services
• Speech:
- 64 kbps / 4.8 kbps
• Data:
- 56/64 kbps (UDI)
• MPDS
- Mobile Packet Data Service
FWD = 64 kbps, RTN = 64 kbps
Shared channel
• Telefax:
- 64 kbps Group 4
9.6 kbps Group 3 via
Terminal Adapter (TA)
• Audio:
- 3.1 kHz (Audio)
CD
The CD ROM supplied with Nera F55 contains:
• program for control from PC (vtLite Marine)
• manuals
• application notes
• modem drivers
• and other useful information.
Internal communication
Equipment connected to the various interfaces may
communicate with each other via an internal MSN
(Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.
Figure 2 Additional equipment.
Additional equipment
• Additional Nera ISDN Handsets
• PC
• Videophone
• Group 4 telefax
• Terminal Adapter for connection of:
- analogue DTMF telephone(s)
- Group 3 telefax
• Printer w/RS-232 serial card
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
DEL
1
2
4
ghi
7
pqrs
abc
3
def
5
jkl
6
mno
8
tuv
9
wyz
0
TEL1
POW
ER
TEL2
Additional
Nera ISDN Handsets
6
PC
Terminal Adapter
Analogue telephones
(wall or desk)
Telefax
(Group 4)
Telefax
(Group 3)
Serial printer
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Radome
(cutaway view)
Antenna Dish
GPS Receiver
RF-Transceiver
Servo Stabilized
Pedestal
Figure 3 Nera F55 - Antenna Unit parts.
Nera F55
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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Figure 4 Examples of
preprogrammed Terminal
Ids and MSN numbers.
Allows direct connection without prior
configuration.
See also Routing of
incoming calls and MSN
configuration in the
User Guide.
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
FUNC
SHIFT
ALPHA
MORE/
HELP
SHIFT BAT
ALPHA
ENTER
LES
PTT
ON/OFF
LIST
LIST
GHI
PQR
YZÆ
LIGHT
SPC
PC connected to
RS232A port:
64 kbps data
MPDS supported
vt-Lite Marine supported
Term Id 52, MSN 61
8
TEL1
POWE
R
RX+
ISDN
TX-
2B
RS-23
1
4 3 2
TX+
ALARM
ISDN
1
8
6
9 8 7
8
1
USB
5
RX+
A
5
6
9 8 7
RX-
ON
48V DC
SYNC
2
RS-23
1
4 3 2
RX-
Digital fax (G4) or ISDN
router connected
to ISDN port/bus:
64 kbps data
Term Id 51, MSN 60
Terminal
Adapter
TX+
3
6
9
TX-
ÄÖÜ
NMEA+
VWX
0
ØÅ.
TAX
NMEA-
8
DATA
PLAY
3
MNO
3
DEF
5
F
2
JKL
STU
a
r
DEL
ABC
4
7
e
ESC
1
N
Nera ISDN Handset
connected to ISDN
port/bus:
4.8 kbps speech
64 kbps speech
Term Id 01, MSN 20
Term Id 91, MSN 30
Analogue telephone
connected via
Nera Terminal Adapter
TEL1 port:
4.8 kbps speech
Term Id 02, MSN 21
TEL2
For
programming
of TA, see
Appendix B
ISDN
RS-422
PC connected to
RS232B port:
64 kbps data
MPDS supported
vtLite Marine supported
Term Id 53, MSN 62
Analogue fax (G3)
connected via
Nera Terminal Adapter
TEL2 port:
9.6 kbps fax
Term Id 11, MSN 40
PC connected to
USB port:
64 kbps data
MPDS supported
vtLite Marine supported
Term Id 54, MSN 63
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
SIM card
The SIM card carries subscription information from
your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.
The Nera F55 used with the SIM card assumes the
identity of the SIM card.
The SIM card has its own set of Inmarsat Mobile
Numbers (IMN) on which the user can be contacted
irrespective of the Nera F55 used.
All outgoing calls will be billed to the owner of the
SIM card.
The SIM card is protected by a SIM PIN (Personal
Identification Number). Contact your Net service
provider if you do not have the PIN code.
If the PIN code entered does not match the PIN code
on the SIM card, operation with that particular SIM
card will lock-up after three failed attempts. You must
then use the SIM un-block code (PUK code) provided by your Net service provider to un-lock the
card. Contact your Net service provider if you do not
have the PUK code.
Note!
When the PUK is used, the SIM PIN is set to 1 2 3 4.
INTRODUCTION CONT’D
Note! Nera F55 can be used with or without SIM
card. The Net service provider, however, sometimes
requires the use of SIM card.
The SIM card is located on the rear panel of the Main
Communication Unit, see figure 6. The cover must
be removed to access the the card slot. The cover is
attached by two serrated screws. No tools are
required to loosen the screws.
When entering the SIM card, the terminal prompts for
SIM PIN:
Fleet F55
SIM PIN: _
To change or disable the PIN code, see User
Guide > Access level on the enclosed CD.
The SIM card can store various information, e.g.:
• PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
• Phone book
• Allowed Net service providers
Nera F55
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GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET
Handsfree microphone
Display indicators:
appears at hook OFF
flashes when receiving a call
Net provider&Ocean Region
appears when loudspeaker
is ON
ALPHA appears when selecting
letters on the keypad, e.g. for
Phone Book entries
signal strength indicator
alarm indicator
ISDN
ALPHA
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Hook ON magnet
click!
Function keys:
allows adjusting the earpiece
volume during conversation
opens/closes Phone Book
reverts to previous postion
used to transfer a call
selects function menu
handsfree microphone/
loudspeaker ON/OFF (hook
ON/OFF when in cradle)
hook ON/OFF
. . . . . number keys.
The keys include letters for
Phone Book entries.
enters selected choice
LIST
deletes last character or
complete entry
scrolls up/down through
function menu/choices
Handsfree loudspeaker
Figure 5 Display and keys.
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Figure 6 Holder/cradle wallmounted.
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
Switching ON
The ON/OFF switch located on the rear panel of the
Main Communication Unit switches all basic units of
the Nera F55 terminal on/off:
• the Nera ISDN Handset
• the Main Communication Unit (MCU), and
• the Antenna Unit.
See figure 6 for location of the power ON/OFF
switch and indicator.
SIM card
Cover
ON/OFF
20-32 VDC / 110W
NOT IN USE
RF
SIM CARD
(50
TERM)
Nera ISDN Handset
SIM CARD INSIDE
WHEN CHANGING MODEM UNIT
REMOVE COVER
AND TAKE OUT SIM CARD
Power
ON/OFF
switch
Power
indicator
When connected initially, the
handset is set to normal mode
(standard ISDN telephone):
April 03
09:15
4.8 Speech
Switching to Nera Fleet mode
is achieved as follows:
Open the MENU
MENU
ON
48V DC
SYNC
un
ALARM
ica
tio
n
2A
RS4-23
3 2 1
2B
RS4-23
3 2 1
6
9 8 7
6
9 8 7
it -
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
1
8
USB
5
5
Un
ISDN
RX+
m
RX-
m
TX+
Co
TX-
n
NMEA+
ai
NMEA-
M
RX-
N
e
r
a
F
3
3
and scroll down to
8
1
ISDN
OK
RS-422
M
CU
Figure 6 Location of SIM card and ON/OFF switch.
Nera F55
Set to Fleet
Pressing OK provides an idle
display as shown on the next page.
> Active MSN
Keyclick
Ringer
Answer beep
Backlight
Language
MSN
Protocol
Set to Fleet
To switch to normal mode, unplug Handset and press
and hold down DEL when reconnecting it.
For normal ISDN mode, see
Nera ISDN Handset - User Guide on CD.
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GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
Nera F55 starts up
Making a call
Nera F55 automatically initializes the system and
searches for the satellite (handset in Nera Fleet Mode):
• Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.:
0
0
4 abc 7pqrs 6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0
Nera Fleet
Euro-ISDN
#
See Satellite search
later in this manual to
restart a search manually.
IOR
Telenor
Searching
IOR
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Idle
When idle, the Nera ISDN Handset displays:
Ocean Region
Service provider
Status
Signal strength
indicator
a
Dial (4.8)
004767244700
For normal call
For handsfree call
Sends dialed number
Waiting
Telenor
Initializing
A
0
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Alarm indicator
See Information available > Alarms&Messages
Use DEL to modify entries: DEL Pressing DEL once,
erases one digit. Holding the key more than 0.5
second erases the whole number.
• When entered, the display reads:
Calling...
004767244700
• When the remote end answers,
the display reads:
The timer starts.
• End the call by pressing
Connected 09:46
004767244700-
Dash separates
additional dialing
Timer, minutes:seconds
Disconnected
hook ON/OFF
, or
replacing the handset in the cradle.
Use the handsfree key
ON/OFF.
to toggle the loudspeaker
Alternative dialing:
Press
or
for dialing tone, then dial the number:
0
12
0
4 abc 7pqrs 6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0
0
#
A
a
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
Redialing
The Redial Memory stores the last 30 called and
received numbers (incoming IMN numbers are not
conveyed from "ashore").
The data are erased when disconnecting
the handset or Nera F55 is switched off.
To redial calls made:
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
to recall the last number
dialed:
Redial list
2 Use the
if no number is stored
arrow keys to
scroll through the list:
3 Pressing hook ON/OFF
sends the chosen number:
ALPHA
»BT
Nera Satcom
LIST
2 Press the hook key to
ALPHA
BT
OUT:JAN17 15:09
004767244700 01
OUT:JAN25 12:10
004722763110 02
To view calls
Received call
received:
list if no number
is stored
4 Press the
Internal call
arrow down key
to recall the last
number received. External call
Scroll through list.
Nera F55
book key:
and scroll through the
phone book:
call the selected number:
1 Press the arrow up key
To delete a listed number:
5 Press DEL to clear the
chosen number from list:
Press OK to delete:
Revert to idle:
Dialing from phone book
1 Press the phone
Calling...
IN:JAN20 13:09
20
01
IN:FEB10 16:11
unknown no. 02
DEL
OK
Clear?
20
OK
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OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
Incoming calls to handset
Call hold and transfer
The handset rings when receiving a call.
The ringing symbol
flashes until the
call is answered.
Pressing R during a conversation will put the
current call on hold. Another internal call may now be
made.
4.8 Speech
• Answer the call by pressing
hook ON/OFF:
handsfree:
or
• End the call by pressing hook ON/OFF
replacing the handset in the cradle.
• Reject the call by pressing DEL:
14
R
,
[MSN]
With the Nera ISDN Handset in
00:00
the cradle, the loudspeaker and
microphone are ON for handsfree
operation.
Timer,
If lifting the handset, the loudminutes:seconds
speaker turns OFF.
Use the handsfree key
to toggle the loudspeaker
ON/OFF.
Note! If the ringing symbol
idle, you have missed a call.
Switching between the two calls:
• After putting the 1st call on hold by pressing
the 2nd call is established by keying:
• The 1st call is put on hold, and
the 2nd is connected.
• Toggling between the
two calls is achieved by
pressing R repeatedly:
1 on hold
**20#
R
2 on hold
, or
Call transfer (connection via satellite):
DEL
is displayed when in
MSN/Handset Id
R
2
0
Hang up
R toggles between subscribers
Exception!
Transfer from analogue to ISDN is not possible.
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
Internal communication
Various call procedures
Nera F55 allows calls to be made internally between
the connected ISDN and analogue telephones.
Call from a standard telephone
Internal calls:
Short number dialing from Phone Book (prefix 23)
2 3 1 5
fetches and sends the telephone
number stored in the Phone Book under short number 15.
MSN (example)
2
0
When receiving a call to an ISDN phone, the caller`s
MSN number will appear in the display (if programmed).
When Nera F55 is busy with a satellite link data call,
it is possible to make internal calls.
Example of internal call connections:
MCU
ISDN
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
ISDN
2
4
ghi
7
pqrs
abc
DEL
3
def
5
jkl
6
mno
8
tuv
9
wyz
0
1
2
4
ghi
7
pqrs
abc
3
def
5
jkl
6
mno
8
tuv
9
wyz
0
TA
Analogue
phone
MSN21
Nera ISDN
Handset
MSN22
MSN31
7
6
7
2
4
4
7
0
ISDN
DECT
phone
MSN25
0
Service calls
Special information services are accessible with
2-digit service address code.
Note! Not all Net service providers offer every service.
Example:
Calling the technical staff of the Land Earth Station
(LES): 3 3
0
4
7
6
7
2
4
4
6
2
as the last digit
1
START
Note! Some types of equipment do not have # implemented in software even if the #-key is on the keypad.
Then in front of the telephone number use:
903 if dialing the number digit by digit, or
902 if for the number to be sent as a block. e.g.:
9
Nera F55
4
Short number dialing (prefix 23) through selected
Net service provider
4
2 3 1 5
fetches and sends the
telephone number stored under short number 15 via
the selected Net service provider (Telenor=no. 4).
0
Nera ISDN
Handset
MSN20
MSN30
0
Telefax
On a telefax with keypad, enter
before starting transmission:
OK
OK
DEL
1
POWER
0
0
2
0
0
4
7
6
7
2
4
4
7
0
0
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OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
To call Nera F55
Phone book entry
Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by
870 and the IMN number, e.g. 00 870 762420510.
The common Ocean Region access no. 870 connects the call to the dialed Nera F55 terminal regardless of the Ocean Region the terminal user currently
communicates through.
The entries in the Nera F55 phone book may consist
of maximum 100 numbers. The number/name list is
stored in the Main Communication Unit.
If the PSTN network does not support access no.
870, call the Ocean Region directly:
871 – AOR-E
872 – POR
873 – IOR
874 – AOR-W
(Atlantic Ocean Region East)
(Pacific Ocean Region)
(Indian Ocean Region)
(Atlantic Ocean Region West)
Programming:
1 Open the phone book >
menu:
Open the Add entry
function by pressing Ok
before starting to key in
characters.
2 Enter the name, e.g.
Nera ASA.
»Add entry
Edit number
ALPHA
OK
#
A
a
6mno
Add name:
N_
3 def
Add name:
Ne_
7pqrs
Add name:
Ner_
2 abc
Add name:
Nera_
0
Add name:
Nera _
2 abc
Add name:
Nera_A
7pqrs
Add name:
Nera_AS
2 abc
Add name:
Nera_ASA
ALPHA
ALPHA
Note that the additional
characters accessible with
the key appear momentarily.
See the character table on
next page.
For modifying an entry, see
Phone book editing on
next page.
Enter the phone number,
continue on next page . . . .
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ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
#
A
a
ALPHA
ALPHA
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D
3 Enter the telephone number e.g.:
0
0
Phone book editing
4 abc 7pqrs
Number:
004767244700
Open phone book menu
and
scroll down to the required
function.
Saving
If "Sort by ShrtNo" is selected,
the function switches to
"Sort by Name".
ALPHA
6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0
4 Pressing
stores
the entry in the phone book:
0
OK
OK
An entry can be erased
by pressing DEL
»Nera ASA
Neratek
Revert to idle:
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
ALPHA appears
when letters are to
be entered.
»Add Entry
Edit number
Edit name
Delete
Search book
See number
Copy
Sort by ShrtNo
ALPHA
Add Entry
OK
Add name:
Nera Satcom_
Edit
number
OK
Number:
004767244700
Edit name
OK
Edit name:
Nera Satcom
Del
OK
Deleting
Search
book
OK
Name search:
_
See
number
OK
[1] 0047672447
00
Copy
OK
Short Number:
2_
Sort by
ShrtNo
OK
[1] 0047672447
00
Sort by
name
OK
Nera Satcom
ALPHA
The character table shows all
the characters accessible:
Notes:
• The # -key toggles between
upper-case and lower-case
characters.
• Names written with none
Anglo-American characters
such as Æ, Ø, Å etc., can only
contain 6 different special
characters (however, 2 equal
characters count as 1).
Nera F55
Key Uppercase Lowercase
1
.,?!-:;/1 .,?!-:;/1
2 abc
ABCÆÅÄ2
abcæåä2
3 def
DEF3
def3
4 abc
GHI4
ghi4
5 jkl
JKL5
jkl5
6mno MNOØÖ6
mnoøö6
7pqrs
PQRS7
pqrs7
8 tuv
TUVÜ8
tuvü8
9wxyz WXYZ9
wxyz9
0
_0
_0
Use DEL to
modify entries.
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
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HANDSET FUNCTIONS
Overview
»Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
Opening Search
»Find Any
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Not in use
MENU
»Active MSN
Keyclick
Ringer
Answer beep
Backlight
Protocol
SW version
18
reverts to idle
Tuning to IOR
Elevation 17
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Elevation: 0...90º
»#1: 4.8 Speech
#2: 64 Speech
»On
Off
»Tone
Volume
1.3.00 270103
»On
Off
»Euro-ISDN
NI-1
»On
Off
30 second
Dimmer
»002/Stratos
004/Telenor
005/OTE
012/XANTIC
ESC
Searching... IOR
Elevation 0
»Tone#1
Tone#2
Tone#3
Tone#4
Tone#5
Tone#6
Tone#7
Tone#8
Tone#9
»Low
Medium
High
Increasing
Dimmer [100%]
90%
10%
See next page
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Overview cont'd
MENU
»Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
»Speed
Format
Flow control
»Port A
Port B
COM defaults
NMEA port
»On
Off
»Driver switch
Speed
Format
Flow control
»RS-232
RS-422
»Dump trf. log
»Diagnostics
Traffic log
Forward Id
Version Info
Network Info
Alarms & Msgs
Position
Speed/course
»HW (fwd):A98853
IOR Spot: 5
Ready for call
NCSC Curr: 1
NCSC Actv: 0
Registration
SUCCESSFUL
Course over ground
Note! Not to be used for navigation
»Clear Causes
Alarms List
Info Log
101476 Ver: 2.0
05 June 2003
2.2
1.05
1.20
d=7,p=none,s=1
d=7,p=e,s=1
d=7,p=0,s=1
d=7,p=m,s=1
d=7,p=s,s=2
» d=8,p=none,s=1
d=8,p=e,s=1
d=8,p=0,s=1
d=8,p=m,s=1
d=8,p=s,s=1
d=8,p=none,s=2
d=8,p=e,s=2
d=8,p=0,s=2
d=8,p=m,s=2
none
»rts/cts
<E>xon/xoff tr
<E>xon/xoff st
»default settings
1.100
Logging mode needs to be set to
print to RS232 in vtLite Traffic Log
»010d29m02s E
059d52m11s N
ESC
»System
Ctrl SW
DSP
Monitor
KDB
RFB
ATB
Only appears with
Diagnostics On
»Speed: 0.0
Course: 000
Speed
REL 2.0
06 Aug 2003
1200bps
2400bps
4800bps
9600bps
19200bps
38400bps
57600bps
»115200bps
F77 Marine 0.110
reverts to idle
Nera F55
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GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Satellite search
To select another Ocean Region:
Some geographic locations allow contact with more
than one Ocean Region satellite. It is recommended
to choose an Ocean Region providing good signal
quality and cost-effective communication.
Use the Satellite Coverage Map on next pages to
select the Ocean Region at your location:
1 Open the MENU and
Atlantic Ocean Region West:
Atlantic Ocean Region East:
Pacific Ocean Region:
Indian Ocean Region:
Regions 4 - 7 are not in use.
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Pressing OK opens the
list of searching alternatives:
2 Select as required:
When selecting Find Any,
the antenna searches one
Ocean Region after the other
until a satellite signal is found.
When selecting a specific
Ocean Region (AOR-W,
AOR-E, POR or IOR) the
system knows the elevation
and will find the satelite fast if
visible.
The antenna performs an
hemispheric search at
antenna elevation angles
varying within 0º through 90º.
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»Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
press Sat. Search:
OK
Opening Search
OK
»Find Any
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Searching... IOR
Elevation 0
Tuning to IOR
Elevation 17
Telenor
IOR
Logging On
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Satellite Coverage Map
Global beam
(circles)
LONGITUDE
180 W
160 W
140 W
120 W
100 W
80 W
60 W
40 W
20 W
0
20 E
40 E
60 E
80 E
100 E
120 E
Spot beam
140 E
160 E
180E
60 N
60 N
30 N
30 N
POR
178 E
Equator
AOR-W
54 W
AOR-E
15.5 W
IOR
64.5 E
POR
178 E
0
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
0
30 S
30 S
60 S
60 S
5° Elevation
TEL: 870 or 872
Pacific Ocean Region
POR
Nera F55
5° Elevation
TEL: 870 or 874
Atlantic Ocean West Region
AORW
5° Elevation
TEL: 870 or 871
Atlantic Ocean East Region
AORE
5° Elevation
TEL: 870 or 873
Indian Ocean Region
IOR
5° Elevation
TEL: 870 or 872
Pacific Ocean Region
POR
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HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
GETTING STARTED
Coverage map for each Ocean Region
IOR
AOR-W
AOR-E
22
POR
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
Phone setup (Nera ISDN Handset)
Active MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number)
When making a call, the device connected to Nera
F55 identifies itself locally by its MSN number.
The first Nera ISDN Handset connected has the
following MSN numbers:
Terminal Id
MSN number
Speech quality
01
20
4.8 Speech
91
30
64 K Speech
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Keyclick
When activated, a click is heard when pressing a key.
The keyclick can be turned on/off as follows:
1 Open the MENU and scroll
down to Phone setup:
2 Select the Keyclick
function:
3 Press
OK and scroll to
On or Off, as required:
4 Press
setting.
Nera F55
OK
Sat. Search
»Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
OK
Active MSN
»Keyclick
OK
»On
Off
to store the
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GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Ringer
The tone sound and level
heard when the phone
rings may be selected
as follows:
Sat. Search
»Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
1 Open the MENU and
select
Phone setup > Ringer:
2 Press
to select the
Tone function:
OK
OK
OK
3 Press
OK again and
scroll down to required tone:
OK
Press OK to store the
selected one.
4 Select the Ringer function
again and scroll down to the
Volume function:
Keyclick
»Ringer
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The answer beep can be turned on/off as follows:
1 Open the MENU:
»Tone
Volume
»Tone#1
Tone#2
Tone#3
Tone#4
Tone#5
Tone#6
Tone#7
Tone#8
Tone#9
Sat. Search
»Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
scroll down to Phone
setup, and
select the Active MSN
function:
OK
2 Scroll down to the Answer beep function:
»Active MSN
Keyclick
Ringer
»Answer beep
3 Press
OK
Tone
» Volume
OK
»Low
Medium
High
Increasing
5 Pressing
OK lists the
choices:
Scroll down to required sound
level, and press OK to store it:
Answer beep
Nera F55 may be set to emit a signal in the handset
when an outgoing call is answered. The signal will
also sound when a call is transferred at the remote
end.
The signal is not active during handsfree calls.
OK and scroll to
On or Off, as required:
4 Pressing
OK
chosen mode.
OK
»On
Off
stores the
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Backlight On/Off
The display and keypad backlight can be set to:
• On, permanently ON
• Off, permanently OFF
• 30 seconds ON when pressing a key or receiving
a call, and stays ON 30 secs after last event.
• Dimmer, intensity adjustable in 10 steps.
Changing the setting:
1 Open the MENU:
scroll down to Phone setup,
Sat. Search
»Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
The check for current protocol:
1 Open the MENU:
Sat. Search
»Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
scroll down to Phone setup,
and
OK
3 Press
OK and scroll down
to required setting:
4 Pressing
at Dimmer
opens the backlight adjustment window:
»Active MSN
Keyclick
Answer beep
»Backlight
scroll down to the
Backlight function:
OK
»On
Off
30 second
Dimmer
OK
OK
Dimmer [100%]
90%
Adjust with up/down arrows:
5 Press
Protocol
Nera F55 allows selection between the following
ISDN protocols:
• Euro ISDN for connection to equipment conforming to the European ISDN standard (default)
• NI-1 protocol for equipment conforming to the NI-1
standard (National ISDN-1).
• All ISDN devices and MCU must use the same
protocol.
OK
to store.
Nera F55
LIST
10%
and
OK
Backlight
»Protocol
select the Protocol function:
2 Press OK and scroll
required protocol:
3 Pressing OK stores the
chosen ISDN protocol.
»Active MSN
Keyclick
OK
»Euro-ISDN
NI-1
To change the default setting in the MCU, see User
Guide > ISDN protocol configuration on the CD.
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GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Software version
This function displays the Nera ISDN Handset
software version:
1 Open the MENU:
Sat. Search
»Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
scroll down to Phone
setup,
and
OK
select the SW version
function:
3 Press
»Active MSN
Keyclick
Protocol
»SW version
Selecting default Net service provider
The default Net service provider for a satellite
(Ocean Region) is automatically used when dialing
ship-to-shore.
When using SIM card, selection of a default Net
service provider is restricted to the one stored on the
SIM card!
Changing default Net service provider:
1 Open the MENU:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
»Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
Scroll down to Set Network:
2 Scroll down to the required
OK
to read:
OK
1.3.00 270103
To read other software versions, see
Information available later in the manual.
Net service provider:
OK
»001/Telenor
002/Stratos
004/Telenor
005/OTE
007/Indosat
011/France Tel
012/Xantic
022/Xantic
060/Malaysia T
210/Singapore
555/Telecom It
OK
Saving data ....
3 Store the new Net service
provider for the current
Ocean Region:
To preprogramme Net provider for
all Ocean Regions, vt-Lite Marine
must be used, see User Guide on CD.
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Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Setting serial ports
The data speed, format and flow control for the
RS-232 serial ports A and B are set up as follows:
1 Open the MENU and
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
»Serial Ports
Information
scroll down to Serial
Ports:
See Overview for
available choices.
2 Select the parameter
to be set for Port A:
OK
OK
3 Select the listed data
Speed 115200bps
(default):
»Port A
Port B
COM defaults
NMEA port
»Speed
Format
Flow control
Port B driver switch
Select data speed, format and flow control as described for serial port A.
Switching the driver from
RS-232B to RS-422:
6 Select Serial Ports:
and
scroll down to Port B:
7 Open the Driver
switch function:
OK
OK
8 data bits, no parity
and 1 stop bit (default)
5 Set flow control to
rts/cts (default):
Nera F55
OK
OK
and
»115200bps
scroll down to RS-422:
4 Select listed format:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
»Serial Ports
Information
OK
Port A
»Port B
»Driver switch
Speed
Format
Flow control
RS-232
»RS-422
» d=8,p=none,s=1
d=8,p=e,s=1
The RS-422 terminal block is now activated for
connection of e.g. PC using cables of up to 100 m.
OK
none
»rts/cts
The RS-232 serial port B is disconnected.
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GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONT’D
Information available
»Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Priority Call
Serial Ports
Information
Open the menu and scroll down
to read various information, as
indicated (examples):
Alarm
The alarm indicator flashes when
an alarm condition occurs:
OK
»Diagnostics
Traffic log
Forward Id
Version Info
Network Info
Alarms & Msgs
Position
Speed/course
OK
On
Off
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Alarm indicator
The indicator stops once the
alarm has been read in the
Display Handset by pressing
> Information >
Alarms & messages.
The indicator continues to be
displayed if the alarm condition
persists.
The red alarm indicator on the MCU
(see next page) flashes in step with
the alarm indicator in the display.
»Dump trf. log
HW (fwd):A98853
IOR Spot: 5
Ready for call
Speed
Course over ground
Note! Not to be used for navigation
»System
Ctrl SW
DSP
Monitor
KDB
RFB
ATB
OK
F55. 1.0
15 Apr 2003
101476 Ver: 2.0
10 Apr 2003
F55 rev 1.0
1.05
»Clear Causes
Alarms List
Info Log
010d29m02s E
059d52m11s N
Speed: 0.0
Course: 000
28
Only appears with
Diagnostics ON
OK
OK
OK
OK
1)IFII/03501
Subscriber busy
1)Burst not
sent
1)No contact
with GPS
1.20
1.100
F55 Marine 0.20
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
TELEFAX SERVICE
superfine or halftone resolution will double the
transmission time. To save time, avoid using a
separate cover page.
If a call failure should occur while sending a multipage document, re-send only the failed pages.
Installation
For installation of the Nera Terminal Adapter, see
Appendix B.
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX-
RX+
TX+
NMEA-
1
8
RX+
9 8 7 6
USB
RX-
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX+
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 A
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
MCU
Terminal
Adapter
TEL
1
POW
ER
TEL
2
as the
Telefax transmissions normally take 1 minute per
standard text page using standard resolution. Using
Nera F55
ISDN
ALARM
Transmission
Telefax calls made by Nera F55 are telefax only. Any
telephone handset connected to the telefax machine
can not be used.
To send a fax, use the same dialing sequence as
when making a call. See Various call procedures
earlier in this manual.
Note! On a telefax with keypad, enter
last digit before starting transmission.
ISDN
TX-
Limitations
Nera F55 is fully compatible with the world’s leading
telefax machines and telefax software standards.
However, transmission may not be possible through
some of the telefax machines available on the
market. Please check with your Net service provider/
Nera Distributor before purchasing a telefax for use
with Nera F55.
NMEA+
General
Nera F55 provides access to telefax service:
• Group 4 fax at 64 kbps via the ISDN connector.
• Group 3 fax at 9.6 kbps via the Terminal Adapter.
• Group 3 fax using 3.1 kHz Audio service.
Digital
telefax (G4)
Analogue
telephone
Analogue
telefax (G3)
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GETTING STARTED
DATA SERVICE
For connecting up and configuration, see Applications > Mobile
Data Service via RS232 or via
USB on the CD.
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
RX+
1
8
RX-
9 8 7 6
USB
TX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
NMEA-
Ports supporting 64 kbps data
service (UDI):
• RS232A
• RS232B / RS422
• USB
• ISDN
ON
48V DC
SYNC
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
Ma
me x 100
tres
Data transmission
Nera F55 provides access to the
international ISDN/PSTN network
data services through its built-in
modem capability.
The service is suitable for applications
such as high-speed file transfer, video,
e-mail and internet.
The transmisson rate over the satellite
is 64 kbps, and any standard PC with a
serial port can be used.
The driver used with
the RS-232 B (DATA)
port can be switched
to be used with the
RS-422 (DATA) port
instead. The switching
is performed with the
Nera ISDN Handset.
PC ISDN card
USB port
PC serial port
DTE
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Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
Mobile Packet Data Service
The MPDS service can be efficient for applications
such as:
• E-mail
• Internet/intranet
• Navigational updates
• Vessel telemetry transmission
• Database queries
• E-commerce
Nera F55
The user only pays for the amount of data sent over
the network, and not for the time connected.
Ports supporting MPDS:
• RS232A
• RS232B / RS422
• USB
No configuration is needed!
Dial number **94# to set up an MPDS call.
See the MPDS application on the Nera F55 CD.
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GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM PC
Installing the PC program
The vtLite Marine program allows Nera F55 to be
operated or configured from a PC, including functions such as:
• Phone book
• Traffic log
• Configuration of ports
(ISDN/USB/RS-232/RS422)
• Configuration of the MCU
Connect the PC as indicated on the previous page.
The vtLite Marine program is available on the
enclosed CD and must be installed on the PC hard
disk.
For an explanation of the functions, see the User
Guide on the CD.
Close any Acrobat Reader program open on the PC
before proceeding.
See next page.
Nera vtLite Marine PC program
32
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
Procedure:
1 Insert the CD :
The Start Page opens automatically in a few seconds.
OPERATION FROM PC CONT’D
6 Click Configure > Port to check the port settings.
(Alternatively, open the Acrobat file “Nera F55_StartPage”
on the CD. If necessary, install Acrobat Reader by clicking
“Ar505enu.exe” in the “SW Installation” folder.)
2 Click “Software Installation” and then “vtLite
Marine”. Allow files to load on to the PC hard disk.
The installation of the program starts automatically
when files have been loaded.
3 Connect the serial cable between the PC serial
port and one of the RS-232 ports on the Nera F55
Main Communication Unit. See DATA SERVICE.
4 Switch ON the Main Communication Unit.
5 Start the vtLite Marine program by clicking
Start>Programs>vtLite Marine.
If no contact, click Mode>Terminal MMI.
7 The USB port can be used to run vtLite Marine.
The USB modem driver required is accessible on the
CD:
Nera Generic USB Modem (usb4nera.inf)
Nera F55
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MAINTENANCE
GETTING STARTED
General
No regular maintenance is required of the Nera F55
satellite terminal.
It is recommended, however, to clean the antenna
radome every once in a while.
The realtime clock is automatically updated by the
built-in GPS.
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Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable cause
Action
1. The Nera F55 MCU power
ON indicator does not
light up:
The Main Communication
Unit is not switched ON
Set the ON/OFF switch to ON (rear panel).
Switch OFF, wait 10 secs and switch back ON
Check that the power cord is properly connected
to 24 VDC power source.
Diode info: ON=DC-in OK (>18VDC),
48VDC=Internal DC Power output 48V OK
2. The Nera ISDN Handset
display freezes or stays
completely blank:
The handset cord is not
connected or damaged
Check that the handset cord is properly connected
and inspect the cord.
Power MCU off/on
Disconnect cord from MCU and connect it again.
3. Nera F55 cannot find the
satellite:
No or weak signals.
Sight to satellite obstructed
Check that no obstacles block the free sight to the
satellite.
4. Low signal reception:
Obstructions
The signal strength indicator should preferably
exceed 570 in vtLite Marine, or 5 bars in the
Handset display.
Check that no obstacles block the free sight to the
satellite.
Restart the search for any satellite, or try a satellite in
a specific Ocean Region.
5. Nera F55 functions
abnormally:
Nera F55
Power is not connected
Turn off power and disconnect power, and switch
on again.
Verify correct voltages to the MCU: 24V DC -10%
to +30%.
Download new software from the Nera website.
(preferably done by a Nera Regional Service
Centre)
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GETTING STARTED
TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D
Problem
6. Unsuccessful call:
Probable cause
Nera F55 is not
commissioned.
The following messages
appear in the vtLite
display:
No response from net.
(HS: Disconnected)
7. Problems with telefax:
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The called party is busy.
Subscriber busy
appears in HS display
Incomplete dialing
Action
Check clear cause
Call the Net Service Provider.
Check that the correct Net service provider is
shown in the display.
The Nera F55 terminal is not commissioned.
Verify in Nera ISDN Handset menu
>Information>Networkinfo>(scrolldown)
successful=commissioned, failed=not commissioned.
Wait for some time and try again.
Call another subscriber.
Remember to press "#" as last digit before starting
transmission.
Instead of "#", try to enter: 902 + 00 + country code
+ subscriber number.
Fax fails to work in Global
Beam (0)
Works in spot beam only.
Service not commissioned
See problem 5.
System transmission
delays
The OFF-HOOK time for handshake should be as long
as possible (e.g. 2 minutes). When the fax machine is
called, ringing time should be set to minimum (e.g.
immediate answer).
Set error correction to OFF
Try a different fax machine. Check that the telefax
(Group 3) is properly connected to the Nera
Terminal Adapter.
Contact the Distributor
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING CONT’D
Probable cause
Action
8. No GPS:
"Beam selection failed"
"Not ready for call"
GPS alarm, or GPS not
received
Wait up to 15 minutes. The GPS may use up 15
minutes if Nera F55 has switched off for more than
6 hours. If not the case, GPS will report position
to vtLite Marine and handset display when GPS
sync. GPS is needed to select satellite beam!
9. Problems with data
communication:
Wrong PC settings
Check the PC program settings: speed
115200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity if
RS232 is used (default settings in F55 MCU).
Shore/land has not ISDN line or does not support
UDI service.
Read Nera Application guide on F55 CD.
Contact the PC applications vendor for help.
Data Service fails in
Global Beam (0)
Works in spot beam only.
10.Routing of calls:
MSN number not entered
properly
Make sure that the MSN number entered into Nera
F55 with the Device Manager, is also entered into
connected equipment. Some devices, e.g. Nera ISDN
Handset, can be programmed with multiple MSNs.
Call Handset to verify MSN of other phones.
Read Handset MSN by pressing "R"-button.
11.Problem with local calls:
Wrong dialing
Check that you call the correct MSN number. If Access
Code is used, you need to enter this code first.

MSN
12.Problem with call
transfer
Nera F55
Phone does not support R-button.
Not possible to transfer call from analogue to ISDN.
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LIST OF TERMS
AC Alternating Current
AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East.
AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West.
Azimuth horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. the
direction to the satellite.
Bit rate the number of bits transmitted per second (bps).
Byte = 8 bits
CHV2 higher access level on the SIM card, corresponding to
Nera F55 "owner" level.
DC Direct Current.
DID Destination terminal IDentification.
DSP Digital Signal Processor.
DTE Data Terminal Equipment.
Elevation vertical angle to the satellite, i.e. the height of the
satellite above the horizon.
Fleet 33 Inmarsat's single integrated voice, fax, Mobile Data
Service and Mobile Packet Data Service.
FWD ID forward Id, telephone network identity.
GAN Inmarsat Global Area Network.
Home LES Home Land Earth Station gives access to MPDS
service like Internet / e-mail and handles MPDS billing system.
IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number, a unique 9-digit number which
identifies each device connected to Nera F55.
Inmarsat International Maritime Satellite Organisation.
IOR Indian Ocean Region.
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network.
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number, individual number assigned to
each Nera F55 terminal.
ITU International Telecommunications Union
Kbps Kilobits per second.
LAN Local Area Network.
LES Land Earth Station, a station that interconnects fixed telecommunications networks with the Inmarsat system; may also be called
a CES (Coast Earth Station) or a GES (Ground Earth Station).
M4 Inmarsat Multi-Media Mini-M.
MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsat
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GETTING STARTED
system; the Nera F55 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN
system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if
on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station).
MPDS Inmarsat Mobile Packet Data Service.
MSN Multiple Subscriber Number, the extension number that
connected equipment responds to. Also used for internal calls.
NCS Network Coordination Station, station that supervises all
messages and signals sent in the Inmarsat system; one in each
Ocean Region.
OID Originating terminal IDentification.
Ocean Region the coverage area of an Inmarsat satellite within
which Nera F55 may communicate.
PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange.
PIN Personal Identification Number.
POR Pacific Ocean Region.
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol, protocol used for serial data
communication via the Nera F55 RS-232 or USB port.
PUK Personal Unblocking Key, code that allows unblocking a
SIM card.
RF Radio Frequency.
R LES Regional Land Earth Station sets terminal in MPDS list.
S/A operator StandAlone operator who maintains connectivity
in the event of Network Coordinating Station failure.
SBS Shared Base Station assigns channels to the MPDS user
and handles the MPDS communication.
SIM Subscriber Identity Module.
SMS Short Message System.
Spot Beam an Ocean Region is divided into sub-regions, each
“spotlighted” by a beam from the region satellite.
Terminal ID (OID/DID) different IDs for different Inmarsat
services (e.g. 01 = 4.8 speech)
Terrestrial Network a fixed telecommunications network, such
as a telephone network or a data network, which connects to
the Inmarsat system at an LES/NCS.
UDI Unrestricted Digital Information.
USB Universal Serial Bus.
UTC Coordinated Universal Time, referenced to Greenwich
Nera F55
GETTING STARTED
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION
Safety Warnings, Cautions and Warranty
General
Cables and connections
To avoid interference, do not run cables parallel to
AC wiring, or near fluorescent lights or other high
magnetic or electrical fields. Interference from this
kind of sources causing equipment to be faulty or fail
working properly will automatically void warranty
conditions. Access to the interior of the equipment
shall be made by a Nera qualified technician only.
The equipment should preferably be installed by a
Nera SatCom approved Installation & Service Agent.
Warranty is not valid until the "Nera SatCom AS
Warranty Certificate" (at the back of the Registration
and Warranty Certificate booklet enclosed with the
equipment) is signed by the approved Installation &
Service Agent, and returned to Nera SatCom.
Cables longer than 5 metres must be shielded. All
peripheral equipment must be grounded.
Grounding
Connection to all type of equipment meant for
operation together with Nera F55 should be done
while the unit is powered off. Peripheral equipment
using mains shall be connected to a grounded AC
power socket.
Nera F55
- ISDN telephone
100 m 0.22 mm2 min
- Analogue telephone 150 m 0.22 mm2 min
- USB
5m
Standard cable
- RS-232
3m
Standard cable
- RS-422
100 m 0.22 mm2 min
Always follow the installation guidelines described
later in this manual for each type of interface.
Ventilation of the Main Communication Unit
Ambient temperature range: 0 - 45oC.
To ensure adequate cooling of the MCU a 10 cm
unobstructed space must be maintained above
and below the unit.
See "Placing the Main Communication Unit (MCU)".
Failure to comply with the above rules for installation will automatically void the warranty.
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Location of Antenna Unit
Avoiding obstructions
The antenna has a beamwidth of ±5O at 3 dB and
ideally requires a free line of sight in all directions.
Any obstruction will cause blind sectors, resulting in
signal degradation or even loss of communication
with the satellite.
Degradation of the satellite signal can only be
completely avoided by placing the antenna higher
than any obstructions. This is often not feasible and
a compromise must be made to reduce the number
of blind sectors and cost of installation.
The degree of signal degradation depends on the
size of the obstructions; the distance to them must
therefore be considered.
Preferably, all obstructions within 3 m of the antenna
should be avoided. Obstructions less than 15 cm in
diameter can be ignored beyond this distance.
Radiation precautions
Personnel should not
be admitted in areas
closer than 2 m
from the antenna.
However, no
restrictions are
required when the
antenna radome
is installed at
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MICROWAVE RADIATION !
NO ADMITTANCE WITHIN 2M
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least 2 m above the highest point accessible to
passengers.
Avoiding interference
Do not locate the Antenna Unit close to interfering signal
sources, or in such a position that the source (e.g. radar
antenna) radiates directly into the Nera F55 antenna.
The Antenna Unit should be separated as far as
possible from other transmitter/receiver antennas,
and preferably by at least 5 m from the antenna of
other communication or navigation equipment, such
as the antenna of the satellite navigator, the VHF
antenna, radar equipment, or other Inmarsat equipment.
Compass safe distance
For installation on British or Norwegian vessels, the
antenna should be located at a distance of at least
1.0 metres from the magnetic steering compass. Be
aware that requirements may vary from one country
to another.
Other precautions
Do not place the antenna close to the funnel, as
smoke deposits will then eventually degrade antenna
performance.
The antenna should be installed so that severe
vibration and shock are avoided.
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Coax cable
A 25 metre coaxial cable type RG-223 (103154) is
supplied as standard.
For greater lengths, see the table below which lists
suitable double screened coax cables.
The coax cable should be secured by laying the cable in
a tube and/or by fastening the cable to avoid damage.
Optional antenna cable
Double screened 50 ohm coaxial cable must be used
for connection between the MCU and Antenna Unit.
A "pigtail" is required in each end for the RF 1/2" 50
type cable.
The maximum length of the coax cable is limited by
the DC and RF loss through the cable:
Maximum DC loss: R loop 4.0 ohms
Minimum/maximum RF attenuation at 1.6 GHz: 4/20 dB
Power source
The equipment operates from 11 to 32 Volts DC.
Maximum power consumption:
- transmit mode:
110 W
- receive mode (idle):
40 W
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Outline dimensions
Radome
103145
605 MM
630 MM
M4x24
SOCKET HEAD
UNBRAKO
SCREWS
(RADOME TOP
FASTENERS)
M10
SOCKETS (4)
Screw entrance:
- max 20 mm
- min 13 mm
130 MM
130 MM
COAXIAL
CONNECTOR
Weight: 15 kg
Nera F55
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Main Communication Unit (MCU)
Nera ISDN Handset
103138
101654
56 mm
30
9.5
mm
ISDN
215 mm
N
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a
F
3
3
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
RX+
81mm
ISDN
1
8
DEL
1
8
1
USB
6
9 8 7
RX+
RX-
6
9 8 7
TX+
5 4 3
TX-
Example of
serial no/ISN label:
TX-
TX+
ALARM
B
RS-232
2 1
NMEA+
A
5
NMEA-
RS-4 232
3 2 1
ISDN
RX-
OK
ON
48V DC
SYNC
2
4
ghi
7
pqrs
abc
3
def
5
jkl
6
mno
8
tuv
9
wyz
0
ISDN
RS-422
45
180 mm
mm
Unit designation
Nera Part No.
Coiled cord
0.5 - 2 m
Revision no.
ISN - Inmarsat
Serial No.
RJ 45
Weight: 0.3 kg
01 - 03040003
9.25
year month ser.no in month
Handset holder/cradle
145.5
Important!
Ensure free space of at
least 10 cm arround the
MCU for adequate cooling, and to allow removal
of the unit for service.
QSXA911394
22 mm
Production
Serial No,e.g.:
22.5
37.5
100 mm
145.5
40
Dia 6.5mm
9.25
Weight: 3 kg
A-6
7
166
7
61 mm
15
30
15
Weight: 0.06 kg
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Mounting handset holder/cradle
ISDN wall socket
(option)
102176
82
m
m
30 mm
70
mm
Hook ON magnet
Nera Terminal Adapter
Analogue-to-ISDN TA with 2 analogue lines
(option)
142
m
click!
m
QDGY911914
m
30 mm
TE
8m
L1
PO
WER
TE
14
L2
Weight: 0.1 kg
BCS iTA Terminal Adapter
Analogue-to-ISDN TA with 2 analogue lines
(option)
142
QDGY911912
mm
43 m
14
0m
m
m
Weight: 0.2 kg
Nera F55
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MCU connectors
Rear connector panel
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Front connector panel
RS-232:
9-pin serial data ports for:
operation and
configuration from PC.
software download
(RS-232A)
64 kbps data service
MPDS
Serial printer
(traffic logging)
Nera F55
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
USB:
serial data port for:
operation and
configuration from PC.
64kbps data service
MPDS
NMEA:
Connection of
NMEA-0183
for external
GPS input
(not required)
RX+
1
8
RX-
9 8 7 6
USB
TX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
NMEA-
INDICATORS:
power input ON
(green)
antenna power
(green)
satellite signal sync (green)
alarm/info
(red)
ON
48V DC
SYNC
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
RS-422:
serial port for
connection of data
equipment with up to
100 metres cables.
operation
and configuration
from PC.
64kbps data service
MPDS
ISDN:
Connectors/RJ45
Services:
4.8kbps speech
64kbps speech
64kbps data service
56kbps data service
audio service (3.1kHz)
9.6kbps fax service via
Terminal Adapter
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Connecting up - examples
MCU - Main Communication Unit
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
Nera ISDN
ISDN wall
sockets
RX+
NMEA-
1
8
RX-
9 8 7 6
USB
TX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
Nera ISDN
Terminal
Adapter
TEL
1
POW
ER
TEL
2
ISDN
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
OK
DEL
DEL
1
2
4
ghi
7
pqrs
abc
3
1
def
5
ghi
6
4
jkl
mno
8
pqrs
9
7
tuv
wyz
A-10
Serial printer
PC
Nera ISDN
Handset
abc
3
def
5
jkl
6
mno
8
tuv
9
wyz
0
0
PC
2
Digital
telefax (G4)
DECT
phone
PC w/ISDN
interface
Analogue
telephone
Analogue
telefax (G3)
Nera ISDN
Handset
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ISDN telephones/equipment
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX+
TX-
ISDN
TX+
321B
RS-2
4 3 2
NMEA+
6
9 8 7
ISDN
1
8
RX+
RX-
TX+
6
9 8 7
ISDN bus: max 100m
8
1
USB
5
5
TX-
A
NMEA-
ALARM
321
RS-2
4 3 2
RX-
Screen
ISDN
RS-422
Local equipment
ISDN wall socket
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m
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ax
hs
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M
wit
The last ISDN
wall socket must
be terminated,
see next page
DIAL 00+INTL
TEL.NO.+
ON
FUNC
SHIFT
1
SHIFT BAT
ALPHA
ENTER
LES
PTT
LIST
1
4
7
ABC
JKL
STU
DATA
ØÅ.
8
ALPHA
MORE/
HELP
ON/OFF
ESC
DEL
2
PLAY
DEF
5
MNO
8
VWX
0
ÄÖÜ
TAX
LIST
3
GHI
6
PQR
9
YZÆ
LIGHT
SPC
POWER
ISDN
RJ
45
Nera ISDN telephone, TA, telefax gr.4 or pc
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ISDN cable lengths
Total length of ISDN bus:
100m
Only one
bus from
the MCU
The last
ISDN wall
socket must
terminated,
see next
page
Single cables:
max 5m
Up to 8 ISDN devices can be operated with Nera F55.
ISDN bus termination
When longer than 10 metres, the end of the ISDN bus must be terminated by two
resistors as shown below. Only one bus/termination per MCU.
Be aware that only one ISDN cable is permitted to be longer than 10 metres.
RX+
TX +
TX RX -
A-12
100 ohms
100 ohms
Alternative termination:
ISDN bus end plug
D
-EN
S
T
BU NO
E
DOMOV
RE
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ISDN connectors
ISDN
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
USB
5 4 3 2 1
1
8
8
1
a2
a1
b1
b2
12345678
ISDN
equipment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RX+
TX+
TXRX-
123
456
78
RX+
RX-
TX+
9 8 7 6
NMEA-
9 8 7 6
RS-232 B
TX-
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ISDN
ALARM
ISDN
connector
ISDN
RS-422
RJ45
MCU connector panel
ISDN wall socket
ISDN bus
from the MCU
To next ISDN wall socket via
junction box, if required.
ISDN wall socket
(TX+ TX- RX+ RX-)
4 5 3 6
2 1
ON
RJ45 RJ45
8
Nera F55
1
8
1
a1
b1
a2
b2
+
+
ISDN port
TX+
TXRX+
RX-
When the distance between the
MCU and the last connection box
on an ISDN bus exceeds 10m, the
termination resistors in the last box
must be incorporated by setting
both slide switches to position ON:
The switches in all other boxes
should be OFF (default setting).
The two RJ45 jacks are connected
in parallel.
TX+
TXRX+
RX-
ON
4
5
3
6
38VDC Signal
2 1
Terminal Name
Ground to be continued
or interconnected
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Cable pinouts
9-pin to 9-pin RS-232 cable (3 m)
R 906 686
ISDN cable
Pin no.
QRPM 911 111-3000 (3 m) -10000 (10 m)
9-pin DSUB
Twisted
RJ45
123
456
Twisted
Pin no.
1
3
4
123
456
78
5
6
4
5
6
7
8
9
To RS-232
on MCU
Male
7
8
Twisted
3
RJ45
1
2
78
2
Twisted
To ISDN on MCU
4
9
RJ11
(6/4)
1
2
123
3
8
2
7
1
6
To RS-232
on PC
Female
TX
RXRX+
TXTX+
RS-422
Pin no.
3
4
5
5
MCU
9-pin/25-pin
456
9-pin DSUB
PC
QRPM 911033-2000 ( 2 m)
123
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RS-422 cable
Analogue telephone cable
RJ11
(6/4)
Pin no.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TX
RX
RX
For pin assignments, see
equipment specification
To RS-422 terminal
block on MCU
456
9-pin to 25-pin printer cable
6
To TEL on MCU
Pin no.
MCU
USB cable
1
9-pin DSUB
100001
1
2
6
3
7
4
8
5
9
To RS-232
on MCU
Male
A-MALE
B-MALE
To USB on MCU
A-14
2
Pin no.
8
3
2
3
4
5
20
7
6
7
6
4
8
9
5
22
Serial printer
25 pin DSUB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
To serial printer
Male
Note! If using the standard 9 pin female-to-25 pin male
printer cable QRPM911010/5000, apply a 9 pin male-to9 pin male adapter for connection to the MCU.
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Serial printer settings
Switch bank 1
Switch no.
OFF
1
Even
2
3
4
5
6
With
7
X-on/X-off
Monitor
Test
7
8
ON
Odd *
No *
8*
Ready/Busy *
Circuit *
Print *
ON *
Off *
FUNCTION
Parity
Parity
Databits
Protocol
Test Select
Mode Select
Busy line
RTS (-9V) pin 4
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW 1
* Correct setting
Switch bank 2
Switch no.
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ON
ON *
Off *
ON *
Invalid
512 Bytes
1 sec.
High when selected
8
Nera F55
*
Valid *
32 Bytes *
200 ms *
High at Power on *
FUNCTION
Baud rate
4.800
DSR I/P signal
Buffer Threshold
Min. Busy Time
DTR Signal
Not Used
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW 2
Set for 4.800 bps
connected to printer port
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NMEA-0183 input sources (complies with IEC 61162-1)
Recognized GPS time, position and fix data format:
RX-
RX+
TX-
ISDN
TX+
Intended for backup GPS. The internal GPS located in the antenna will always be used as
the primary source. If the primary source is not receiving GPS signals, the external GPS
input will be used (if enabled). NMEA-0183 input is not required for operation of Nera F55.
The NMEA-0183 (ver. 3.00) input is a 4 - 15 V current loop
interface located on the connector panel of the MCU.
Data input format:
Baud rate 4800
Data bits 8, parity none, stop bit 1
Heading input is not required
ISDN
USB
1
8
8
1
Recognized NMEA-0183 data format:
LIST1-B(-)
RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
NMEA+
UTC of position
Latitude - N/S
Longitude - E/W
GPS quality indicator
Number os satellites in use, 00-12,
may be different from the number in view
Horizontal dilution of precision
Altitude re: mean-sea-level (geoid), meters
Geoidal separation, meters
Age of differential GPS data
Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023
NMEA-
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
ISDN
RS-422
LIST1-A(+)
NMEA INPUT
External NMEA
is activated from
the Nera ISDN
Handset:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
»Serial Ports
Information
$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
UTC of position fix
Status: A=Data valid
V=Navigation
receiverwarning
Latitude, N/S
Longitude, E/W
Speed over ground, knots
Course over ground
Date: ddmmyy
Magnetic variation, degrees E/W
Mode indicator
A-16
Port A
Port B
COM defaults
»NMEA port
OK
OK
»Enable
Disable
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B C D E
A
A
A F
B
A
C
B
A
E
F
Push prepared cable into connector body F and tighten
nut A.
Do not rotate cable in connector body.
Fold back braid over clamp C and trim overlapping braid.
Slide clamp D underneath the braid.
Check dimension of 0.8mm.
Heat inner contact E using a soldering iron (approx. 40
W) and flow small amount of tin into bore. Push cable
inner conductor into bore, immediately remove soldering
iron to prevent melting of the dielectric.
Taper braid towards center conductor.
Position braid clamp C so that its shoulder fits against
cable sheath.
Push braid back and widen it slightly, but do not comb it
out. Cut off dielectric 1.7 mm perpendicular to cable axis.
Slide nut A and gasket B onto cable.
Prepare cable according to diagram.
Caution: Do not damage braid.
Tools and materials required:
• Stanley blade
• Scissors
• Solder Sn/Pb 60/40 activated rosin flux
• Spanner
7 mm (74 Z-0-0-38)
8 mm (74 Z-0-0-16)
13 mm (74 Z-0-0-37)
A B C
D
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Mounting connector type 11N-50-3-54 (for cable RG223)
A-17
Tools and materials
required:
• Stanley blade
• Scissors
A-18
Insert connector body. Screw in and tighten nut A with
wrenches of 16 mm, type 74Z 0-0-3, until rubber gasket
C is split. Do not distort cable and connector body.
Armoured cable: Finally, screw on and tighten armour
clamp.
Fold back braid over clamp D and cut it off in front of the
clamp rim. Check dimension of 1.5 mm. Tin centre
conductor of cable.
Heat contact pin or bush E with a soldering iron of
approx. 250 W. Tin bore hole sufficiently. Insert centre
conductor into hole and remove soldering iron quickly in
order to prevent dielectric from deformation.
Taper braid towards centre conductor. Position clamp D
so that its shoulder fits against cable jacket.
Push braid back and widen it slightly, but do not comb it
out. Cut off dielectric 5 mm (3 mm for angle plugs) from
end, even and perpendicular to cable axis.
Caution: Do not damage centre conductor.
Slide nut A, washer B and gasket C onto cable.
Remove 8.5 mm (6.5 mm for angle plugs) of jacket
without damaging the braid.
Cables with double braid: Remove 9 mm (7 mm for
angle plugs) of jacket.
Armoured cables: Slide two-piece armour clamp onto
cable, instead of nut A. Remove 29 mm (27 mm for
angle plugs) of armour.
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Nera F55
jacket
Tools and materials
required:
• Stanley blade
• File
• Spanners
(18, 20, 22 mm)
• Sand paper (300 or 400)
• Scissors
braid
6.5
12.5
1.5-2
Open jacket CAREFULLY and
push sleeve of body C between
foil and braid.
Slide clamp ring B to sleeve C.
Observe the distance 1.5-2 mm.
Cut braid along sleeve C.
Cut jacket lengthwise 6-8 times.
Cut off protruding foil to front of
sleeve C.
Push body A over clamp ring B.
Screw body D onto body A and tighten
with spanner. Torque 19 Nm.
centre conductor
dielectric
foil
15
Slide body A and ring B over cable.
Prepare cable according to figure.
CAUTION: Do not damage braid.
Trim edge of centre conductor with file.
Cut jacket 6-8 times lengthwise 15 mm.
CAREFUL: Do not damage braid.
IMPORTANT: Clean centre conductor with
sand paper. All dielectric remainders must
be removed.
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Mounting connector type 11N-50-10-4 (for cable S10172 B-11)
A-19
A-20
Shield
trough
Dielectric
Centre
Conductor
12Nm
A
A
Cut
Correctly prepared cable
~37mm
Tools and materials required:
Spanners,
Screwdriver
22mm and 24mm
Measure
Abrasive paper
Metal saw
File
Knife
Outer Jacket
crest
30Nm
B
Cut the Cable in a trough perpendicularly to the
cable axis.
Remove approx. 37mm of Outer Jacket.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage shield.
Connector Head B
Saw off the cable carefully along the
cable entry as indicated.
Do not damage the centre conductor
Chamfer the centre conductor
Clean the centre conductor carefully
with abrasive paper
Using the screwdriver, press the dielectric away
from the outer conductor tube to ensure good
contact when entering the connector head.
Screw the Cable Entry (A) and Connector
Head (B) tightly together with a torque of approx.
30 Nm.
Tighten the back nut of the Cable Entry (A) with
a torque of approx. 12 Nm.

Slide the Cable Entry (A) over the cable into
the third trough in the corrugation. (See figure.)
Pull the Cable Entry as far as the stop.
Tighten the back ring of the cable entry manually.
Verify the correct position of the Cable Entry; if
necessary pull forward as far as the stop.
Note! If exposed to extreme environmental conditions,
especially icy conditions, the connector pair should
be completely covered with a cold shrink tube (e.g.
SUHNER 74 Z-0-0337 or selfvulcanizing tape for
added protection.

Mounting the connector

Preparing the cable
Cable Entry A
Do not open
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONT’D
GETTING STARTED
Mounting connector type 11N-50-12-10 (for cable RF 1/2" 50)
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APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP NERA TA
ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal
RJ45
The adapter is powered via the ISDN connector
when used with the Nera satellite terminal.
No external power is then required.
Nera Terminal Adapter
TEL1
POWER
TEL2
POWER
RJ11
Analogue
telephone
(DTMF)
Valid MSNs:
20 series
RJ11
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
ISDN
RJ45
The Nera Terminal Adapter has two 2-wire analogue connectors which provide speech
and 9.6 fax services. Both ports are set for speech as default.
All programming of the Nera Terminal Adapter is done from the keypad on an analogue
telephone/fax connected to the port to be programmed.
Example on programming service and MSN on current port
Group 3
telefax
Valid MSNs:
40 series
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
*
0
#
*
*
9
9
*
*
wait for acknowledge tone
3
0
*
*
2
2
#
1
9
3
#
wait for acknowledge tone
0
*
*
1
9
4
0
# wait for acknowledge tone
# wait for acknowledge tone
Programs speech service in the Nera TA
Programs MSN 21 in the Nera TA
By default the Nera Satellite terminal provides
4.8kbps speech with MSN 21 .
Programs 9.6kbps fax service on current port
Programs MSN 40 in the Nera TA
By default the Nera Satellite terminal provides
9.6fax with MSN 40.
For assigning MSN numbers to the Nera satellite terminal, see the manual/CD in question.
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GETTING STARTED
Comments:
Assigning MSN to current port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
*
0
#
*
9
0
*
*
9
0
*
< MSN > #
Assigns MSN into current port
Deletes MSN programmed into current port
#
Assigning service to a port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
*
0
#
* Resets the service to default factory setting on both ports
(the programmed MSN is not reset).
*
9
3
*
#
*
*
9
3
#
3
*
*
2
9
1
#
Assigns 4.8 kbps speech to the current port.
Assigns 9.6 kbps fax to the current port.
* Default factory settings is 4.8 kbps speech.
Notes!
If the adapter is used with a standard wall ISDN outlet, external power is
required. Supply voltage: +9 VDC, 600 mA.
If mismatch in the programming, the Nera satellite terminal overrides the
programming in the Nera Terminal Adapter
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APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP BCS iTA
ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal
QDGY911912
BCS iTA/2TR Box
1
2
ANALOG
ISDN
+
Analogue
telephone
(DTMF)
12VDC
All programming of the BCS.iTA/2TR box is done
with an analogue telephone/fax connected to the
one to be programmed (except PIN code which
can be programmed from any port).
PIN code:
To allow programming, the default 5-digit PIN
code 00000 must first be changed using the
90 command. To enter e.g. 01234, dial:
* 9 0 * 0 0 0 0 0 * 0 1 2 3 4 #
command
Default PIN code
New PIN code
Assigning an MSN number to a port:
Enter MSN for appropriate service (e.g. MSN 40=
9.6kbps fax, MSN 21=4.8speech). Use command
01 to program an MSN number (example):
* 0 1 * 0 1 2 3 4 * 4 0 # ACK. TONE
command
PIN code
MSN number
The port now only responds to calls directed to MSN
number 40 (see Device Manager in vtLite Marine to
select correct MSN).
Group 3
telefax
AC/DC adapter enclosed with the
BCS iTA/2TR Box: 220V / 500mA
For further information, see the
BCS iTA/2TR manual.
Nera F55
Configuring a port:
The service type must be assigned to a port:
Group 3 telefax:
type 4
Analogue telephone or modem: type 2
E.g. to program the port for connection of fax, dial:
* 0 4 * 0 1 2 3 4 * 4 #
command
PIN code
(example)
service type 4
(ex.:group 3 fax)
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APPENDIX C - TERMINAL IDENTITIES
Term. Id
Service
Inmarsat services
01 - 0F
Voice
B: 16.8, M: 4.8, Mini-M: 4.8, F77, F33, F55: 4.8
11 - 1F
Fax
B: 9.6, M: 2.4, Mini-M: 2.4, F77, F33, F55: 9.6
21 - 2F
ASD
B: 9.6, M: 2.4, Mini-M: 2.4, F33: 9.6
31 - 3F
Telex
B
41 - 4F
HSD
B
51 - 5F
64k Data (UDI) GAN / F77/F55
61 - 6F
3.1kHz Audio
GAN / F77/F55
71 - 7F
56K Data
GAN / F77/F55
N.C.
91 - 9F
64K Speech
GAN / F77/F55
Terminal Identities and the corresponding Inmarsat Services.
Note! MPDS is given the Terminal Id: A1 (not programmable)
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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