User's Manual

10 Thuraya IP+ Satellite Modem User Guide
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 When you select a new QoS, the old PDP context is deactivated and a new
PDP context is activated with the new rate selection. If the rate selection did
not change as a result of the selection, then no PDP context change occurs.
RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH DISPLAY
The lower row of the LCD is dedicated to RSSI (signal strength) information. This is
used to monitor incoming signal strength from the Thuraya satellite and permit
pointing or re-pointing to occur at any time during operation. The display provides
both a graphical and digital indication of the signal strength.
The digital RSSI indication consists of a value between zero and 99. The graphical RSSI
indication is a 50-element bar graph of the RSSI.
The RSSI display updates rapidly for at least five minutes after a satellite signal has
been acquired or reacquired. After that acquisition, the RSSI display may be updated
less rapidly to conserve power if the modem is running on battery. Hint: If the rate is
reduced to save power, the rapid RSSI update mode can be re-enabled for 5 minutes if
you short press the Modify button while the status display is present.
Audible Pointing Indicator
An audible pointing indicator provides an audible representation of the signal strength
during antenna pointing. When on, the indicator emits pointing tones that increase in
tempo as the pitch increases. If the satellite is not found, one tone is followed by a
pause. The indicator always defaults to off when the unit powers on. Use a short press
of the Connect button to toggle the audio pointing indicator on and off.
DISPLAY ICONS
Battery Icon:
The battery icon displays the estimated life of the battery while under
battery power. The battery icon also displays the charging state while
under external power.
Power Icon:
The power icon displays the state of the external power input.
 On if external power is connected.
 Off if external power is disconnected.
GPS Icon:
The GPS icon indicates the state of the GPS information in the Thuraya
IP+.
 The icon flashes when the stored GPS information is
older than the GPS validity period.