Installation Manual

Table Of Contents
Chapter 3: To get started
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When the PIN is accepted, the web interface opens the Dashboard and is ready for use. If
the PIN is not accepted, see the next section Wrong PIN.
For further information on the web interface refer to To use the web interface on page 45.
Wrong PIN
You have 3 attempts to enter the PIN in the web interface, before you are asked to enter the
PUK (Pin Unblocking Key). The PUK is supplied with your SIM card.
Enter the PUK followed by a new PIN of your own choice. The PIN must be 4 to 8 digits long.
If you enter a wrong PUK 10 times, the SIM card will no longer be functional, and you have to
contact your Airtime Provider for a new SIM card.
To register with the BGAN network
When the SIM PIN is accepted by the terminal, the EXPLORER 323 System automatically starts
the registration procedure on the BGAN network.
To monitor the registration procedure, connect a computer, access the internal web interface
of the terminal and watch the Terminal status field.
The normal startup procedure is shown as follows:
1. Searching. The terminal has instructed the antenna to search for the BGAN signal.
2. Registering. The terminal is attempting to register with the Satellite Access Station (SAS).
3. Ready. The terminal has registered and attached to the SAS and is ready to accept a
service request (a call or a data session).
Note that the registration procedure may take several minutes.
The Terminal status in the web interface also shows the status during and after registration.
When the system is ready, the Antenna status field shows Tracking or Pointed and the
Status field shows Ready (unless a call or data session is active).
Note
The terminal must have free line of sight to the satellite.
Important
The terminal may not be able to stay locked to the satellite signal if the vehicle
moves very slowly, especially if it turns or goes backwards at a very slow pace.
When the vehicle moves normally, the antenna status will show Tracking, but
when it stops or moves very slowly it enters a different state and the status
shows Pointed. In the Pointed state, the terminal assumes that it is stationary
and not moving. As the vehicle picks up speed it will find the satellite signal and
eventually show Tracking again.
Note
The EXPLORER 323 needs information on its mounting orientation in relation to the
vehicle. To obtain or verify this information it runs a calibration or validation process
when moving after restart. For details, see the next section, Mounting calibration.