User guide

Setting up Wideye Sabre 1 with BGAN LaunchPad Page 10

b. BGAN LaunchPad suggests the recommended pointing angle and direction to correctly

position the terminal.

• Using the terminal’s built-in compass, rotate the terminal left or right until it points in the

correct horizontal direction, known as the azimuth. Make sure the compass is horizontal to

get an accurate reading.

• Tilt the terminal slowly up or down until it points in the correct vertical direction, known as the

elevation.

c. Monitor the signal strength on the status bar:

Use this information to further adjust the antenna position to obtain optimal signal strength.

Note If the signal strength is not sufficient, registration may not be possible and the

terminal may not be able to open a data connection.

Note Wideye Sabre 1 has a built-in audio buzzer that can be used to assist with antenna

pointing

d. When you have positioned the terminal to obtain the optimal signal strength, you are ready to

By default, BGAN LaunchPad opens a standard IP data connection after successful

registration. The status zone reads Standard Data Connection Open. Ready for Phone,

Text and Data.

Using BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration

Note the following about BGAN LaunchPad during pointing and registration:

• During pointing, the location shown on the coverage map is based on your previous

location. The coverage map displays your current position only after you exit pointing

and register with the network.

• During pointing, signal strength information is provided by the satellite’s global beam.

Once you have registered, the signal strength is provided by the satellite’s regional

beam. Therefore the signal strength bar shown in BGAN LaunchPad may change after

registration. Once you have opened a data connection, signal strength is provided by

the spot beam.

• To check the actual signal strength, select Help > Diagnostic Report in BGAN

LaunchPad. The actual signal strength is given in the dialog box that is displayed.