Mobile Satellite Radio User Guide
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SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and protection, read this entire user manual before you attempt to use the MSAT-G2 Radio. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary. WARNING SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING Potential radio Frequency (RF) hazard. Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING heading, strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury to eyes or other personal injury.
WARNINGS FOR THE MSAT-G2 RADIO SAFETY INFORMATION The MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio is a radio transmitter and receiver. When turned on and operating, the MSAT-G2 antenna transmits and receives radio frequencies to and from a satellite orbiting the earth. Installed and used properly the MSAT-G2 Radio complies with the following safety standard: “ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, Safety Levels With Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3KHz to 300 GHz.
FUSE REPLACEMENT Replace fuses with the same type and rating for protection against risk of fire. BLAST/RF WARNING Do not operate the MSAT-G2 Radio in areas where explosives are in use as the RF energy may cause hazardous conditions. Do not operate the MSAT-G2 Radio where two-way radios are prohibited. Turn the MSAT-G2 Radio off while at a petrol filling station or near fuels or chemicals. INSTALLATION WARNING This product is to be installed by Authorized Service Centers. The TU requires air cooling.
PACEMAKERS WARNING The various brands and models of cardiac pacemakers available exhibit a wide range of immunity levels to radio signals. If you wear a cardiac pacemaker consult your cardiologist or the device manufacturer prior to using the MSAT-G2 Radio. LIGHTNING PROTECTION WARNING In fixed-site installations, ensure that ground straps and lightning arresters are correctly installed in accordance with approved National Electrical Code standards.
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ______________________________ I Warning Symbols Used in this Manual .......................................................... i Warnings for the MSAT-G2 Radio................................................................ ii CONTENTS _______________________________________ V INTRODUCTION ___________________________________ 1 MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio ...................................................................
Lock/Unlock Talk Group.......................................................................15 GPS ON/OFF...........................................................................................15 PTT Operation ........................................................................................15 Audio Indicators ......................................................................................16 Main Menu ...........................................................................................
INTRODUCTION MSAT-G2 MOBILE SATELLITE RADIO The MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio is a powerful new communications tool that works where you do. Designed for use on the MSAT Network, the MSAT-G2 supports continent wide Push-to-Talk (PTT) and Voice communications. In addition, the MSAT-G2 offers GPS capability and flexible interconnectivity to a variety of third- party Interoperability Interfaces, extending the reach of traditional Land Mobile Radio technology.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS The satellite acts like a radio tower, turning the entire continent into a single cell, transmitting signals to and receiving signals from subscribers on the ground. Single Talk Group conversations can accommodate up to 9,999 users. Network level Talk Group prioritization for each radio. Priority-1 interruption feature enabling a user to override a current speaker in the event of an emergency.
COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Standard MSAT-G2 Packages: MSAT-G2 LM MSAT-G2 M MSAT-G2 F (Land Mobile) (Maritime) (Fixed) HUGHES 2100 TU with Mounting Bracket HUGHES 2100 TU with Mounting Bracket HUGHES 2100 TU with Mounting Bracket DT-200 Handset DT-200 Handset DT-200 Handset SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna SPAC-ASMSV320 Antenna SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna Antenna Cable (20ft) Antenna Cable (60ft) Antenna Cable (150ft) Power Cable (20ft) Power Cable (20ft) Pow
RADIO OVERVIEW TRANSCEIVER UNIT TU Back Panel TU Front Panel Mounting Bracket Power Cable HANDSET DT-200 Handset 4 User Guide
ANTENNAS SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna (Land Mobile & Fixed) SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna (Maritime) User Guide 5
USER INTERFACE (UI) OVERVIEW Loudspeaker - High volume speaker in dispatch mode - Earpiece in telephone mode Power Key Switches radio on/off Soft Keys Function changes based upon display text above key P1 Key Emergency Dispatch Radio call End Key Ends calls and provides quick exit from menus PTT Key Push to Talk Send Key Initiates calls Scroll Keys Scrolls through lists and menus, Adjusts volume Alphanumeric Keypad Microphone Headset Jack 6 User Guide
DISPLAY The display area contains, at any given time, one or more of the following information sets: Latitude/longitude of current location Dispatch Radio talk group assignment Menus for invoking various actions and functions Status messages Function success, error, or correctional messages “Soft” keys to support various functions More detailed information about the display contents and functionality is detailed in the MMI functions chapter.
DISPATCH MODE OPERATION INDICATORS Tag Position (i.e. 01:XXXXXXX ) Once a talk group is successfully downloaded, an associated two digit tag number is assigned by the Network and appears on the display screen. A radio can have up to 16 tag positions (including tag 00 for private mode operation). BX SXX This indicator specifies the beam to which the radio has logged-on, as well as the radio received signal strength (i.e. B1 S55).
USER ON This indicator appears when the PTT key has been pressed and the communication channel has been accessed. The indicator is prompting you to begin speaking. VACANT This indicator appears when the PTT key has been released. It indicates that the communication channel is available to any member of the talk group who wishes to speak. PRIV This indicator appears when you select a private mode talk group (tag 00) and will remain displayed when the handset is in private mode (in idle state).
UP ARROW/DOWN ARROW: These keys are used primarily for the following functions: Volume adjustment Scrolling through various menus Scrolling through downloaded talk group tag positions In certain contexts, the Up/Down arrows also serve as “soft keys.
Soft Key 2 (SK2): This key is located just below the display area and just above the END key. Its label is shown directly above it in the display area. Here is a summary of SK2 functionality: GROUP – provides access to a list of all downloaded talk group tag positions that the user can select from. SELECT – enables you to select desired talk group tag positions and various other functions and features. OK – confirms selection of certain functions and features.
ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD MAPPING The MSV handset keypad letter reference is shown in the following table: KEY NUMBER KEY ALPHAS 1 QZ_1 2 ABC2 3 DEF3 4 GHI4 5 JKL5 6 MNO6 7 PRS7 8 TUV8 9 WXY9 0 _ @ ! 0 (underscore at exclamation) * .,‘* (period comma apostrophe) # -/?# (dash forward-slash question) CHARACTER ENTRY Character entry is typical of most cell phones. When entering text, press the required number key in rapid succession to select the appropriate letter for that key.
MODES DISPATCH RADIO MODE Dispatch Radio Mode is the default mode for the handset. Here is a summary of the functionality available in this mode. Much of this functionality is detailed in the UI Functions chapter. 1. Select a Normal Mode Talk Group: Press the Group soft key and scroll through a list of downloaded talk groups using the up/down arrow keys. Press the Group soft key and then enter the tag number associated with the desired talk group using the keypad. 2.
You receive confirmation that the call is successful when the call is answered and the PSTN user joins the call. To tear down the dial/out call, press and hold PTT to become the active speaker and press END. While this process releases the PSTN caller, it leaves the Dispatch Radio call in USER ON state, allowing you to talk. 6. 7. 14 Initiate a Priority-1 Emergency Interruption: a. The handset has a Priority-1 Interruption feature which allows anyone to override the current speaker. b.
USER INTERFACE (UI) FUNCTIONS ONE-TOUCH KEY FUNCTIONS LOCK/UNLOCK TALK GROUP This is a soft key (Up-arrow - SK3) option used to initiate the talk group lock feature. The feature enables you to remain locked to a specific talk group tag position in an idle state regardless of activity from other downloaded talk groups (subject to Network Monitor Codes). 1. When the handset is powered up and then goes into Idle State, SK3 is the LOCK key.
AUDIO INDICATORS Status or Event Radio Info Message Sound Two quick high tones Notes Indicates one of the following: Hardware failure Satellite link is lost (no service could be network failure). Lost Speaker Two quick high tones Indicates that the current party speaking has been cancelled and the radio has stopped transmitting. Call Termination Sounds like a “fast busy” tone Sounds when the call is terminated because of the disconnection of satellite link.
MAIN MENU Press MENU (SK1) with the handset in idle mode to access the Main Menu. To exit the Main Menu when it is active, press EXIT (SK1) and the handset returns to idle mode. The Main Menu has the following options: • Admin • System • Lock: ON/OFF • GPS • Service Mode Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to navigate the option list. The option available for selection is always in the middle and highlighted. Press SELECT to invoke the option you want.
GPS MENU You can obtain GPS information by selecting the GPS option on the Main Menu. The GPS Menu has the following options. • GPS On/Off • Save Position • Stored Positions To exit the GPS Menu, press BACK, and you are returned to the Main Menu. GPS ON/OFF You can enable or suppress the display of continuous GPS on the handset display screen through use of this option. If you are invoking this menu for the first time, GPS is disabled (OFF).
3. You are then prompted to enter a tag name for this position. Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the tag name (use the CLEAR key to backspace if you make an error). Press STORE to initiate the storage of the position. 4. You are given a confirmation (Position Stored) and control goes back to the GPS Menu. STORED POSITIONS You can view your stored GPS positions and edit a stored position name tag with this function. 1. Press SELECT to invoke this option.
For each menu option, press BACK to go back to a previous screen and eventually back to the ADMIN menu. Press BACK to leave the ADMIN menu and go back to the MAIN menu. VOLUME The VOLUME menu option allows you to set the volume levels for the following items: • Speaker – Dispatch Radio external Speaker • Headset • Earpiece Adjust the volume as follows: 1. Navigate the list of ADMIN options and SELECT the VOLUME option. 2.
LABEL TG Use this option to assign a name to any or all downloaded talk group tag position(s). Navigate the DR ADMIN Menu and SELECT the LABEL TG option. 1. The list of current groups is displayed. 2. Navigate the list with the Up and Down arrows, and then SELECT the Group you want to edit. 3. You are then prompted to ENTER LABEL for the group tag. Use CLEAR to backspace over the existing tag. Use the alphanumeric keys to type in the new name. 4.
1. SELECT X-OVER and the following beam regions are displayed: • B0 – EAST • B1 – EAST C • B2 – WEST C • B3 – WEST • B4 – SOUTH • B5 – A/H 2. Navigate the list with the up/down arrows and SELECT the desired beam. 3. You are then asked to confirm the selection by a Continue? prompt. Press YES to continue, or press NO to cancel and return to the beam region options. Throughout the cross-over process, the beam to which the radio is crossingover flashes (e.g., X-OVER: B1- EAST).
SOFTWARE VERSION Here you can view the software version for the transceiver unit, handset and antenna unit. SERIAL PORT This option allows you to set up three different serial port configurations. 1. SELECT the SERIAL PORT option from the ADMIN Menu. 2. SELECT one of the three options to turn it on. Only one option can be active at a time: a. DATA IO: This is the default. When this option is ON, the serial port is disabled. b.
PASSWORD You can change the default SYSTEM password via this option. 1. SELECT the PASSWORD option on the System Menu. 2. SELECT the SYSTEM password option. 3. You are then prompted with NEW SYSTEM PASSWORD. 4. Type in the new password (use CLEAR to backspace if you make a mistake) and then press OK. 5. A confirmation screen is then displayed, asking you to re-enter the new password. Type it in again, and then press STORE to store the new password. 6. You are then returned to the Password Menu.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight HUGHES 2100 TU = 0.8 lbs DT-200 Handset = 0.6 lbs SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna = 4.6 lbs SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna = 10.3 lbs Dimensions HUGHES 2100 TU = (W) 6.5” x (H) 1.1” x (D) 5.6” DT-200 Handset = (W) 2.9” x (H) 1.4” x (D) 6.8” SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna = (Diameter) 9.8” x (Height) 3.9” SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna = (Diameter) 11” x (Height) 11” Power Input voltage: 11.5 to 15.6 VDC Input current: 3 Amps max.
ERROR MESSAGES Error Condition Definition Action SEARCHING… If signal strength bars are seen, the radio is in the process of connecting to the MSAT network. If signal strength bars are not seen, the radio cannot receive a satellite signal. If the condition persists, check the radio has a clear view of the southern sky and that the antenna is connected and is functioning (e.g. can hear the servo motor in the antenna).
NO TG No talk groups have been downloaded to the radio. If this condition persists, contact MSV Customer Support. BLOCKED Signifies that the radio's antenna signal to the satellite is blocked. Ensure that the antenna has a clear line-of-sight to the satellite. X-OVER FAILURE Signifies that the user has initiated a manual beam cross-over to a beam that is not accessible. Following the appearance of the failure message the user will be returned to the beam options list.
ANTENNA FAILURE 28 This indicates the radio has detected a fault in the antenna and shut it down. Power cycle the radio. If this problem persists, contact MSV Customer Support.
GLOSSARY Directory Number (DN) – A 4-digit identification number assigned by the MSAT Network to each radio. The radio displays the DN of the current speaker during each call as a means of notifying other subscribers who is talking. Monitor Code – A code stored within each radio that controls when the radio should join a Talk Group conversation. Priority-1 Interruption – Network feature which allows a radio user to interrupt a current speaker by pressing a specific key on the handset.
