D3000 (P/N: 100400-1) Iridium/GPS Terminal Installation Guide Document # 100458 August 2007 Revision 1.
August 07 Blue Sky Network COPYRIGHT Copyright 2007 Blue Sky Network All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored or distributed without written permission of Blue Sky Network. Blue Sky Network reserves the right to change or update specifications without notice. Publication Date: June 2007 Information in this manual is current as of publication or revision date.
Blue Sky Network August 07 REVISION HISTORY Revision Number Date 1.
August 07 Blue Sky Network TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 APPLICATION ......................................................................................................
Blue Sky Network August 07 INTRODUCTION APPLICATION This guide is applicable to the following components: Part Number Component Description 100400-1 D3000 Terminal 100420 D3000 ICB (Iridium/Cable/Bracket) Set 100430 Iridium/GPS Antenna 100431 Suction Mount for 100430 Antenna 100297 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 100459 “In-Vehicle Installation Options” Guide Notes WARNING Information, drawings and wiring diagrams contained in this manual are intended as a reference for engineering planning only.
August 07 Blue Sky Network SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION General The Blue Sky Network’s D3000 is an Iridium Satellite Packet Data Terminal. Roughly the size of a car stereo, it can easily be installed on a land vehicle or a marine vessel for instant global tracking and 2-way communication. All data services are managed by the customer through our web-based SkyRouter or other third-party applications (like Intergraph’s).
Blue Sky Network August 07 D3000 OVERVIEW Specifications Length 7.87” or 200 mm (9” or 228mm with ICB) Width 3.22” or 82 mm (5” or 127mm with ICB) Depth 1.5” or 38 mm (2.5” or 64mm with ICB) Weight 1.1lb or 0.5Kg (2.0 lb or 0.9Kg with ICB) Power Requirements 9VDC - 18VDC Nominal Current 0.5A Continuous, 1.
August 07 Blue Sky Network D3000 Installation The location of the D3000 is at the discretion of the user. It is recommended that the unit is placed somewhere in the vehicle’s dashboard, but consideration should be given to space, closeness to driver, environmental conditions and distance from the antenna. There are three main components needed for the D3000 installation efforts: a) D3000 Terminal; b) D3000 ICB Set; c) Antenna; and d) Power.
Blue Sky Network August 07 D3000 ICB (Iridium LBT, Cable, Bracket) The D3000 ICB (p/n 100420, below) is pre-assembled and provided with each D3000 unit to be installed. The ICB Set provides the D3000 unit with the following capabilities: power connection (“red”), Iridium antenna (“blue”), serial communication (“yellow”) and bracket holes for mechanical installation flexibility.
August 07 Blue Sky Network Bracket Dimensions (in mm) As mentioned earlier, the brackets can be affixed by means of four center holes (with a standard RAM suction mount – picture below) or the two side holes. In both cases, the user will need to remove the ICB nuts and screws (items 6 and 7 from previous page), add screws (in the case of RAM mount) and re-assemble the set accordingly.
Blue Sky Network August 07 D3000 Terminal + ICB Integration 1- Decide where in the vehicle or vessel (dashboard, ceiling etc) the D3000 will be installed. For instance, if the unit is going to be installed in the ceiling, the installer will need to fix the D3000 ICB set upside down in relation to the standard dashboard mount (see below).
August 07 Blue Sky Network 3- Connect the Antenna and ICB cables to the D3000 Terminal, by matching coded colors connectors to their respective port, as shown below. 4- Fix the Power Connector (DB9) into the D3000 Terminal by inserting the two side screws included in the installation plastic bag, like shown below. Please note that the right screw is tough to insert, and the unit will be properly secured even if only the left screw is installed.
Blue Sky Network August 07 Iridium/GPS Antenna (p/n 100430) Antenna Description The 100430 is a ground plane independent, heavy duty combination Iridium/GPS antenna which uses two internally attached, distinct coaxial cables (for Iridium and GPS). In its original configuration, the antenna comes with cable length of 3m (10 ft) and SMA (Iridium) / MCX (GPS) terminating connectors.
August 07 Blue Sky Network Antenna Installation Fixed The recommended mounting position is on a flat surface, at the vehicle roof. If the surface is not flat (less than a radius of 1m or 3.3ft), then make sure any gap between the surface and the antenna base is sealed with silicon. (e.g. Dow Corning 794s Neutral silicon or similar.) Drill a 16mm (+- 5/8 ") hole in the vehicle roof. Before mounting the antenna, fit the washer in order to seal between the antenna and the roof of the vehicle.
Blue Sky Network August 07 POWER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The D3000 voltage requirements are 9-18V - anything outside this limit may damage the unit. If your boat or vehicle’s power supply is not within this range, use a DC/DC converter to properly adjust it. Alternatives for Powering the D3000 a.
August 07 Blue Sky Network POWER-UP TEST After D3000 is installed or simply placed inside the vehicle with Power and Antenna connections properly secured (see picture below), a Power Up Test (PUT) is strongly recommended. BEFORE YOU START, please make sure the unit has been activated and is registered in your SkyRouter user account.
Blue Sky Network August 07 SERVICE ACTIVATION A commissioning or service activation must be performed to activate the Iridium modem so the system can be used to send/receive data messages. Service Activation consists of the following steps: 1. Access the Blue Sky Network web site and review the Service Plan options available. 2. Obtain, by contacting Blue Sky Network, and complete the Service Agreement form and choose a service plan to fit your needs.
