BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL IsatDock Docking Station BETA USER GUIDE DRIVE & LITE DOCUMENT STATUS Filename: Client: Status: Author: Authorised by: Comment Closure Date: IsatDock Docking Station _Beta _Drive_Lite_v1_1.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Overview....................................................... 4 1.1. LITE/DRIVE – Key Features ................. 5 4.3. 5. LITE/DRIVE – RAM Mount .................. 15 Electrical Interfaces .................................... 16 2. Antenna connection ...................................... 6 5.1. 3. Functionality ................................................. 7 5.2.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Figure 1 ‐ IsatDock LITE/DRIVE _______________________________________________________________________ 5 Figure 2 – Door Openings ___________________________________________________________________________ 7 Figure 3 – Phone alignment _________________________________________________________________________ 7 Figure 4 – Panel Mounted Electrical Interfaces ________________________________________________________
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 1. Overview There are four main variants of the IsatDOCK docking stations: 1. IsatDock LITE The IsatDock LITE docking station provides a high quality mechanism for docking the Inmarst IsatPhone Pro handset. The dock is targeted for an in-vehicle application that connects to an external vehicle-mount antenna The IsatDock LITE allows the option of using an optional privacy mode handset mounted alongside the unit. 2.
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BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 3. Functionality 3.1. Docking Procedure The following docking procedure is common across each of the docking station types PREPARATION: ANTENNA COVER To place the IsatPro Phone into the docking unit, both the ‘doors’ on the external antenna connectors and the USB/Audio connectors need to opened.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL REMOVAL: To remove the handset from the cradle, press the EJECT button at the top of the docking station. The dock will swing out and the handset can be removed.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 3.2. Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL DRIVE – Panel Interfaces In the base of the DRIVE docking station there is a port for both the Data Interface and the Privacy handset. Figure 4 – Panel Mounted Electrical Interfaces INTERFACE Data Interface Privacy Handset 3.3. DESCRIPTION CONNECTOR Data port to the IsatPhone Pro or programming interface to enable upgrading of the Docking station firmware and features.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview VOLUME DOWN BUTTON “A” STATUS LED Colour Red Red Yellow Yellow Green Green Page 10 of 25 Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Decrease volume IsatDock Lite – Ring Cycle through the different ringtones of the Lite IsatDock Drive – Track Will send a tracking SMS upon being pressed when tracking is configured Flashing Yes Solid Yes No Yes No Not registered and limited signal Registered and limited signal Not registered and Low/Average signal Registered and low/av
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 3.4. Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Adjusting LED Brightness Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons together will put the docking station into LED brightness adjustment mode. Once in this mode the LED’s will flash. Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the LED brightness to a comfortable level, depending on your environment. This mode will automatically timeout after 5 seconds of button inactivity. 3.5.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 4. Installation 4.1. Privacy Handset The privacy handset is an accessory that allows users to make private calls. The privacy handset is used in conjunction with a mounting cup, that detects when the handset is ON or OFF hook. The Privacy Handset should reside in the privacy handset cup when not in use. In harsh environments, the Privacy handset is actively retained in the mounting cup.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 4.2. Step Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Mounting the privacy handset bracket to the IsatDock Example Instruction 1 Place the spacer in the mounting cavity at the back of the IsatDock 2 Ensure it is orientated correctly so that the brass screw holes are visible 3 Place the mounting arm and RAM mounting pivot over the holes and insert and tighten the bolts.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 5 The mounting arm and privacy handset is now attached to the IsatDock. 6 Insert the privacy handset cup cover to complete the assembly The Privacy Handset connects to the docking station via a RJ9 connector.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 4.3. Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL LITE/DRIVE – RAM Mount The interface for mounting the IsatDock LITE/DRIVE is a ball-joint style arm fixed between two mounting plates. (shown below). This provides a compact, robust and flexible mounting arrangement that attaches the dock on either a horizontal, inclined, or vertical surface The rear plastic housing of the dock is recessed in the shape of the mount, with M4 brass nutserts molded into the plastic. 5.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Electrical Interfaces 5.1. DRIVE – Main Loom When the IsatDock DRIVE is attached to the RAM mount, the main interface loom exits from the rear of the plastics as shown in Figure 8. Tabled below are each of the connections found at the end of this loom.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 5.2. Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Powering from the “DC power cable / lead” The DC power cable / lead can be used where AC power is unavailable. This can be connected to a 9 to 32V DC power source (such as a vehicle battery). 1. Route the power cable from the IsatDock cradle to the connection point, DO NOT apply power until complete. 2. Connect the BLACK Ground wire to negative battery / vehicle chassis (if negatively grounded chassis). 3.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 6. Physical Dimensions 6.1.
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BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 7. Placing a call – Inbuilt speakerphone (Drive) and Privacy handset (Lite & Drive) 1. Dock the IsatPhone into the docking station 2. Wait for the docking station to synchronize with the IsatPhone. If the IsatPhone Pro was inserted in the OFF state it can take approximately 1minute for the handset to turn ON and synchronize with the docking station. 3. Check that the status LED is solid green 4.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 9. Configuring the Unit The IsatDock can be configured by the IsatDock Management System. This is a Microsoft Windows application that connects to the docking station via a USB cable.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview 10. Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Antenna Specifications AMPLIFIER + INTEGRAL ANTENNA Equipment Type: Maritime or Mobile Intended Operating Environment: [ x ] Commercial [ x ] Light Industry & Heavy Industry Power Supply Requirement: DC 10 - 32 Volts maximum RF Input Power Rating: 30.0 dBm or 1.0 Watt (conducted) RF Output Power Rating: 37.5 dBm or 5.6 Watts peak (conducted) Duty Cycle: N/A Tx Operating Frequency Range: 1626.5 - 1660.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL Inamarsat Transmit: 1626.5-1660.5 MHz GPS Gain: 26 dBi INMARSAT RECEIVE Amplifier: 26 dB INMARSAT TRANSMIT Amplifier: 11 dB Antenna: 6.0 dBi (for model AT1595-83) Antenna: 3.5 dBi (for model AT1595-82) Ambient Temperature Rating: -40 to +70 degree C This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
BETA – IsatDock Drive/Lite Overview Beam Communications STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 10.1. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
