RapidSAT-700

Quick Start Guide

The BEAM RapidSAT-700 is a portable satellite communications system (operating on the Inmarsat BGAN network), which is fully contained and housed in a rugged Pelican case ready for deployment in emergency situations, crisis response, and for rapid setup of voice and broadband in remote areas.

It supports data rates up to 492kbps, provides IEEE 802.11 a/b/g WiFi connection up to

45m outdoors, 10/100Mbps LAN ports, RJ11 voice/fax & handset, voice/data connectivity, and integrated power management with status indicators and fan-forced cooling. The RapidSAT-700 contains inbuilt Lithium battery backup of 538WHr, delivering 24 hours of transmit time, and is housed in a water resistant case (when case is closed in transit/storage).

Case Contents

Explorer 700

Transceiver

(TT-00-3720A)

Explorer Handset

(TT-01-3625B)

Explorer 700 Antenna

(TT-3703A)

30m Antenna Cable (TT-

01-403720A-945) on

Cable Reel

Explorer 700 Getting

Started Pack

USB A-B Cable 2m

Mains Power Cable 2m

Travel Adapter

Internal Layout

Deployment

The antenna unit contains a microwave transmitter.

The minimum safe distance while operating is 1.0m

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Remove the Explorer 700 antenna from the case and position with an unobstructed view towards the satellite **

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Remove the cable reel from the case. Screw the TNC (threaded) cable end to the mating connector on the left side of the transceiver [2].

Unreel the cable and attach the other snap fitting connector to the antenna.

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Turn the Battery Power switch [6] on (rocker switch down). The Battery power indicator [7] will light green.

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Press and hold the power button next to the display [14] on the Explorer 700 transceiver until the green power indicator lights up.

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Enter the SIM PIN if required

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Using the built-in compass, rotate and tilt the antenna so that it points in the approximate direction of the BGAN satellite.

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Use the transceiver displayed signal strength and the pointing sound to find the highest possible signal strength, while slowly rotating and tilting the antenna.

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When you have obtained the highest possible signal strength, press the OK button. The transceiver now starts to establish a connection to the BGAN network.

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When the display [13] shows READY, the terminal automatically activates the LAN and

WLAN** interfaces if enabled.

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Refer to the Explorer 700 Getting Started guide for information on setting up network connections

** For security purposes, the WLAN does not connect on initial power up. From Settings first disable then re- enable. See Trouble-shooting

Charging

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Ensure that the transceiver is turned off. (Press and hold the power button [14] for 2

seconds)

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Turn the Battery Power switch [6] off

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Connect the mains power cable to the IEC inlet [3]. Plug the other end into an outlet and apply power. The Status Indicator [9] will light steady ON in a colour indicating current battery capacity.

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A complete charge cycle, including the transceiver internal batteries may take up to 6 hours.

Progress can be monitored on the Status Indicator [9]

Green - greater than 80%

Amber - between 20% and 80%

Red- less than 20%

CAUTION: When charging, the extraction fan is operating. Please keep the fan and air vents clear from obstructions

Operational Status Indicators

When the Status push-button is pressed, LED illumination format is as follow:

Battery capacity status + [Error]** + [Warning & Cell Number]**

Where –

Battery status: Either Red or Amber or Green

- Green indicates greater than 80% of the battery power remaining.

- Amber shows there is between 20% to 80% of the battery power remaining.

- Red indicates less than 20% of the battery power remaining.

Error: 3 fast Red flashes

- Error means the output voltage of internal plug-pack is abnormal during charging.

Warning: 3 fast Amber flashes followed by a count of slow Green flashes indicating the faulty cell number e.g. 1 Green flash = cell no.1 has warning

- Warning means one or more internal cell is not stabilizing.

-

** Only displayed if an error/warning is present

Inserting the SIM

The SIM slot is located behind the battery. a) Undo the 2 hold down straps at each end of the transceiver by pulling the tabs to separate the Velcro. b) Raise the end of the terminal and remove the battery. c) Press the eject button at the SIM slot marked USIM #1 to release the SIM card holder. The SIM card holder is a small plastic frame designed to hold the SIM card. d) Take the SIM card holder out and place the SIM card in the holder, with the printed side visible. e) Insert the holder with the SIM card into the SIM slot marked

USIM #1. Place the holder with the printed side facing down.

Press gently until it clicks.

Ensure that the SIM is securely retained in the holder before inserting into the slot. Failure to do so may result in the SIM falling into the transceiver

(a) (b)

(e)

Making Calls

Once the RapidSAT has been deployed, refer to the Explorer700 documentation and manuals for details on configuring the terminal, placing calls and general operation.

Shutdown / Pack Up

Turn off Battery power switch.

Turn off the Transceiver by holding down the power button next to the display.

Disconnect all cables, and re-reel the antenna cable. Fit cable Reel and Antenna into case.

Put all accessories into the satchel and place in the antenna cavity.

Due to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, the RapidSAT-700 cannot be transported on a cargo or passenger aircraft as either normal checkedin or carry-on baggage due to its 500Wh battery capacity.

Trouble-shooting

Problem

Charging 6hrs and the

Status indicator still

Resolution

. Ensure Power Switch [7] is off and Explorer 700 is off.

. Press Status Button and observe Status LED for error/warning. indicates Orange or Red.

Can’t connect with WIFI. . On Explorer 700, press down arrow key Settings  Interfaces

WLAN OFF, then  ON.

The left Status LED on

Explorer does not light while charging.

The Battery Power LED

[7] is toggle on / off during charging.

Can’t access to

Explorer’s setup menu.

. This is normal behaviour when the Explorer 700 unit is off.

. This is normal during charging while the Battery power switch is in the off position. LED off indicates the internal battery is being charged. LED on indicates internal battery power is connected to charge the transceiver.

. Ensure Explorer is on.

. Plug RJ45 cable between PC and “DIRECT LAN1” port on the case.

. Open Internet Explorer, go to http://192.168.0.1

Specification Summary

POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Input

Average Power Consumption

Standby

Battery Capacity

Charge Time

Battery Type

INTERFACES

X5 LAN ports

110-240AC ~ 1.63-0.7A

10.1 W•h operating in-call

(1)

8.6 W•h

48 W•h - EXPLORER700

5 x 98 W•h - Case

6 hours

Lithium Ion (Rechargeable)

USB port x2 Phone/Fax ports

Power Interface

RJ45 ports x1 direct

x4 via internal Ethernet switch

Std B connection

RJ11 ports

IEC three pin plug (C13 )

ENVIRONMENTAL

Physical Dimensions

Weight

IP Rating

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

63cm(L) x 50cm(w) x 30.2cm(h)

27 kg

IP67 - Closed

-20 o o

C

-20 o

C to +55

C to +60 o

C

(1) Performance depends on a wide range of factors and different modes of actual usage USRQSG007602