ComCenter-II `Outdoor` Product Manual
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1. Install on your host computer and let the ASE Device Manager simplify your network installation Simply click the FIND button and the ASE Device Manager will scan your network for ASE Devices Found device s will then be listed in the drop down Profile box You can now select the device from the profile box and open its unique webpage to access its data features or connect your PC to the Internet directly through the device REV 3 0 3 17 11 er Operation Appendix Click FIND And ASE will search your network for ASE devices GS ASE Device Manager v0 4 Website Atuo Find ComCenter s Click Find to automatically search your network for ComCenter Devices Manually Add ComCenter IP Address Searching network for ComCenter s i 13 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual go Changing the Ethernet Connection Mode Using POTS RJ 11 The Ethernet Connection Mode can be changed via the connected POTS RJ 11 equipment Listen to audible beeps to confirm the mode setting To change mode take the POTS RJ 11 phone off hook and press the following keys 610 DIRECT 1 beep 611 DHCP Client 2 beeps 612 DHCP Server 3 beeps Additional useful commands using POTS RJ 11 994 gives audible beeps according to mode setting applied satellite engineering Changing the Ethernet Connection Mode Using Embedded Webpage Accessing the embedded webpage in the ComCenter II ma2. Generalal Sere xia WISSS AGING mane see tne E recta omer aug ene meee ere eatcoie ne ser neat mee ey cia ren T 6 cence meee nascar 19 General Use Data Cals gametes ecco r E anatr vas came tiara aes E ant ates chee ane eee rat Sane rae he ee eae 19 Mn et ere ene ere oe aera A eRe eee eee ee Pee eee eee ere meareT 20 A A tet ere O ene ee eee 23 A OE OL BI PTR ea CR ee ea 24 Status ania Enor A mange mnect setae ceca ieny E eum sue ween Merc ch edie E eee Memene a aniennun anne cen nc en 24 VAIS ce eees E E E Snes cue ered Se cince Mae Rae Paine Mav ease mA oe eae tees 25 Declaration or Coniormiity a e aca Ghee ate erence evita ects s r Dulce need cae E core E E ae oia Rc 27 REV 3 0 3 17 11 1 ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite Po engineering For additional information about this Product warranty repair service or airtime services please contact your Service Provider or Point of Sale For additional information about ASE products and services please contact ASE as follows Telephone 480 443 1424 Mail Applied Satellite Engineering Inc Facsimile 480 452 0971 16559 North 92nd Street Suite 101 l Scottsdale Arizona 85260 USA Website www ase corp com E mail info ase corp com ASE s ComCenter Il Outdoor provides an interface between the Iridium satellite network and standard POTS RJ 11 telephone handsets and PABX equipment for voice and IP Internet Protocol for data QUESTIONS If at any
3. INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW 5 State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights Software Copyrights Some states and other jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to Purchaser This warranty gives Purchaser specific legal rights and Purchaser may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for ASE certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Product software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Product software Product software may be copied into used in and redistributed with only the Product associated with such Product software No other use including without limitation disassembly of such Product software or exercise of exclusive rights in such Product software is permitted 26 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual gu Appendix applied satellite engineering Declaration Of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive 2004 108 EC TEC60945 2002 Standards To Which Pe di i Radiated Emissio Clause 9 3 Conformity Is Declared praan d po ea PANEN Caa Radiated RF Immunity Clause 10 4 Electrical Fast Transients Clause 10 5 Electrostatic Discharge Cla
4. S N Pay 0 V0 14g ASE 2011 Sila I a Copyright 2009 Applied Satellite Engineering All Rights Reserved Worldwide V0 14g ASE 2011 Copyright 2009 Applied Satellite Engineering All Rights Reserved Worldwide Done internet fr Rize gt Done ml O internet far Ame M ie ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual General Use Voice Calls applied satellite engineering ASE s SmartDial technology makes dialing simple SmartDial automatically identifies the country code and knows how many digits are required for that country code Once the correct number of digits have been entered dialing commences automatically SmartDial de activates itself when the standard 00 Iridium dialing sequence is detected Pressing to send is then required to initiate the call e Placing a call with POTS RJ 11 Take the POTS RJ 11 phone off hook and listen for dial tone When dial tone is present simply enter the country code area code and phone number SmartDial will auto matically place the call when the correct number of digits are entered and you will hear the Iridium boop sound until the call connects Examples using SmartDial USA call 1 3 digit area code 7 digit phone number Iridium ISU call 8816 8 digit phone number Examples bypassing SmartDial USA call 001 3 digit area code 7 digit phone number to send Iridium ISU call 0118816 8 digit phone number to send e Answe
5. calling device MO when initiating a Peer to Peer session RAS Enable the Remote Answer Service in the modem when using this modem as the called device MT in a Peer to Peer session 21 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual go SPECIAL FEATURES continued PORT FORWARDING IP addresses within the local network of the remote site can be accessed using Port Forwarding by assigning local IP addresses to unique ports The syntax is WanPort Local IP address Port For example to allow port forward access to a web server running on local device 192 168 1 52 80 the setup would be 80 192 1 52 80 ASE EVENT LOG Displays a list of the last 100 system events These events include phone usage and SMS usage ASE NETWORK MONITOR Updates list of signal strength and other system status information every 15 seconds RESTART SYSTEM Provides a mechanism for remote system reboot applied satellite engineering REV 3 0 3 17 11 22 ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering SPECIFICATIONS Interface Cable Lengths Max Internal Iridium Antenna Specifications RJ 11 Voice 8 000 feet Frequency Range 1616 MHz to 1626 5 MHz Ethernet Data 400 feet Return Loss Min 9 5 dB lt 2 1 VSWR Power 400 feet 24 36VDC Gain Weighted Ave Min 0 00 dBic Min Horizon Gain 2 0 dBic 82 conic avg ee Nominal Impedance 50 Electrical Specifications Polarization Right Hand Circular RHCP Opera
6. fixed IP address to the ComCenter II The ComCenter II s default IP address is 192 168 1 100 but can be changed if needed Direct mode is typically for advanced users who need to assign specific IP addresses to support their network configuration For single node or networks with fixed IP addresses DHCP CLIENT MODE This is the most common network connection mode You connect the ComCenter II to your network like any other Ethernet device and it gets assigned an IP address automatically This is typically done by an Ethernet router in the network that also provides this DHCP server function For multi node networks that have a DHCP server router DHCP SERVER MODE In this mode the ComCenter ll assigns IP addresses to network peripherals normally done by an Ethernet router and retains its own default IP address of 192 168 1 100 This mode is a convenient way to connect directly to a laptop without the need for a router For single node multi node networks w o a router or other DHCP server CHANGING MODES The default mode is DHCP Client but can be changed in the following ways 1 Entering codes with the connected POTS RJ 11 equipment 2 Clicking on the desired mode via the embedded webpage REV 3 0 3 17 11 12 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering Finding your ComCenter Il with ASE Device Manager The ASE Device Manager utility is included with your ComCenter II on CD ROM
7. intended for aircraft use 2 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your Iridium designed satellite unit is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is ON it receives and sends out radio frequency RF signals International agencies have set standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1996 Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker VDE DIN 0848 United States Federal Commission Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines 1996 National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom GS 11 1988 American National Standards Institute ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Report 86 Department of Health and Welfare Canada Safety Code 6 These standards are based on extensive scientific review For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI standard The design of your phone complies with these standards when used as described under Unit Operation 3 Unit Operation Do not operate the unit when a person is within 4 inches 10 centimeters of the antenna A person or object within 4 inches 10 centimeters of the antenna could impair call quality and may cause the unit to operate at a higher power level than necessary and e
8. ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering Table of Contents O tom Oe ee eee eee aes eee Ree en ete 2 A rte ee steno ats earnest ate ce ee ars ene area E eC eek A ls nen ne E cen mincnee teantec 2 Preiac So ue in re ree oe tee tee get the naan eee rete arias arn on resent eee 2 Product IPC 0 AAA E E o A ene ue cr E de he eee tat se ete dh Seca a 2 A erie steerer erate tenet ae Reenl ron renee ie er neers ire CY Ee efe om te me ere eo eae eae me ne er ame ete een eee eee ee err 3 HE a mars 81 41 ALO A Rees ie geen rte ra Peer nner rer erent arty nr tea chen erm norte Ane er Fae een errr nea ner cee rene Menre mrs terrae emir eae ee ere cree 6 lniCGase Ol Damages A cals aes ec a te cee cre oie ne Narre E treater ative cera io E E E ee eetee cas E E hoe tee 6 O O ey ee ee ner ene Ne eee ee 6 Toob Regured fe an ad 6 AES A AML OMA eee ee ee eee rn ce eee ere is Se eee cc eee rae Nt eed ae eee eee eee ee ee eee T Pre Use Testing of Components amp Connectivity e rs ne ei EE EE A EAA E a E A e E 7 as o o E eee ean aaa ase ec rene cane aneaes se asees 7 Rae SA a rere tech a 7 Re AssemMmDINGECOMC Emer AS ada 7 Locating Satellite Wiewable Work Area meee aee ea edil ati coa 8 eo A Ra 8 Acivanng and testing A ouenaapienie uray cocci etn alec A maaan a nan veces Buiter omnia A ceam ats anc chica aia ease omar een ed 8 WIS UAE ATO a een gee ae 9 AUaCNIN O 6m 610 2 1 0 ol ont erase 9 Rounng AOS ee A see anes n
9. VICE CENTERS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ASE TO PERFORM SUCH WORK WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY All products shipped to ASE s authorized Warranty Service Center must be shipped with freight and insurance prepaid Purchaser must include with the Product a bill of sale a lease or some other comparable proof of purchase the name and location of the installation facility if any and most importantly the Purchaser s name address and telephone number and a written description of the problem Product that is repaired or replaced under this warranty shall be returned to Purchaser at ASE s expense for the freight and insurance and at Purchaser s expense for any applicable duties or other charges If additional information is needed please contact ASE at the address and phone number listed in Paragraph 6 below 4 General Provisions THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FURTHER THIS WARRANTY COVERS THE PRODUCTS ONLY AND NO WARRANTY IS MADE AS TO COVERAGE AVAILABILITY OR GRADE OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY ASE SEPARATELY FOR ASE SATELLITE SERVICES IN NO EVENT SHALL ASE BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION OR FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
10. Within 10 seconds after power up you should hear a tone pattern through the standard telephone handset this indicates that the system is searching for the Iridium network Long Short Searching for Network Registered with Network Standard Telephone Handset Once the ComCenter has established a network connection to the Iridium Satellite Network you will then hear the following Short Short Short Short Short Found Home Network Ready For Use Confirmation System Ready Standard Telephone Handset Once system is ready to accept a dial request you will hear dial tone or a pin code tone Long Constant Found Home Network Pause Short Pause Waiting for PIN code IMPORTANT For a complete listing of the meaning behind system tone messages see Appendix A REV 3 0 3 17 11 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual er applied satellite engineering CONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER OR NETWORK VIA ETHERNET RJ 45 The ComCenter Il s Ethernet port provides a powerful IP addressable data connection to your local area network LAN or directly to your computer For maximum connection flexibility the ComCenter I supports the following connection options 1 DIRECT or fixed IP address for advanced users 2 DHCP CLIENT for automatic network integration default 3 DHCP SERVER for direct PC or Laptop connection DIRECT MODE The direct mode allows you to manually assign a
11. are integrated installed maintained or serviced in any manner other than in accordance with the ASE user documentation furnished with or applicable to the Product b Product damage caused by the use of ancillary equipment not furnished by ASE including accessories and peripherals c Problems where the Product is used in a combination with ancillary equipment not furnished by ASE and it is determined by ASE there is no fault with the Product d Ancillary equipment not furnished by ASE that is attached to or used in connection with the Products is not the responsibility of ASE and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty Furthermore ASE does not warrant the integrated operation of the combination of the Products with any ancillary equipment not furnished by ASE e Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in any manner not normal or customary misuse accident or neglect including but not limited to dropping the Product onto hard surfaces immersion in or exposure to water rain or extreme humidity immersion in or exposure to sand dirt or other particulates exposure to extreme heat spills of food or liquid improper testing operation maintenance installation adjustment or any alteration or modification of any kind f Batteries manufactured by ASE and sold with Products whose capacity exceeds 80 of rated capacity are not covered Batteries whose capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or that de
12. asket and allow access to the interior NOTE This device will be shipped to the distribu tor WITHOUT the screws installed The screws can be found inside a plastic bag After installing the SIM card it is very im portant that the screws are located and installed Remove the SIM door using a screwdriver and then place the unlocked SIM card into the slot as shown Make sure to lock the SIM holder by gently pushing it in the direction indicated by the arrow The modem in your ComCenter may not be identical to that pictured here Once the SIM card has been installed close the SIM door and lock it with the provided screws Next re attach the top shell taking care that the waterproof gasket seals properly as shown Screw down the casing fasteners only once the gasket is properly seated Be sure that the rubber seal is properly seated before re tightening the Casing Screws ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite a engineering Unpacking Preparation Installation Appendix The next step in the Pre Use Test Process will be to connect the power and at least one telephone handset This will allow you to double check that the unit and your cables will perform properly once fully installed To properly test the system you ll need to place the antenna unit in a position with a 360 degree view of the sky Any obstructions will cause a lapse in connectivity between the ComCenter and the orbiti
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14. cess the ComCenter Il s embedded webpage Data connections from the ComCenter ll s webpage take just a simple click of the mouse DIRECT amp WIRELESS ROUTER CONNECT Connect directly to a single computer drop onto your network or use a wireless router for optimum convenience ASE SATCHAT Simple yet powerful SMS text messaging application available from the embedded webpage ASE PORT FORWARDING This special feature requires two ComCenter Ils in most cases to easily solve difficult Iridium linked M2M applications Details are beyond the scope of this manual Please contact ASE for more information SECURITY PIN CODES Another feature included in the embedded webpage is the option to set PIN codes to prevent unauthorized use Voice and data access become disabled and the ComCenter II will then prompt the user for a valid PIN code STATUS AND ERROR DISPLAY The ComCenter ll s embedded webpage has a real time status bar showing current state of the system and Iridium network ACCESS TO SYSTEM SETTINGS AND DIAGNOSTICS ComCenter II system configuration and settings are accessible via the embedded webpage This webpage also includes diagnostics and system logs useful for installation confirmation and general use stats AT COMMANDS Third party integrators can connect directly to a TCP IP socket lt xxx xxx Xxx Xxx 23 gt and execute AT Commands to directly control the modem Contact ASE for complete AT Command Set 20 ComCenter O
15. d below is missing or damaged please contact ASE immediately IMPORTANT The ASE ComCenter Outdoor does NOT include the mounting pole as the length of this component will vary widely ComCenter IIG Outdoor Unit Communications Cable Universal Wallplate AC DC power adapter Universal AC input 24VDC 15W output Pole Mount Adapter amp Hardware Installation CD Product Manual 20 Foot Interface Cable with cable to connector breakout RJ 11 RJ 45 Power m UONWS Q Tn Item not shown in Illustration Optional 50 to 100 foot extensions allow up to 400 foot lengths For this installation you will need a safe work area that is outdoors with a 360 degree view of the sky for device testing along with a few tools including a 2 Phillips screwdriver a 2mm Allen Wrench and possibly a stable Ladder ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering Unpacking Preparation Installation Appendix Before spending the time to fully install the Comcenter in its new home its best to test the components and connectivity while all of the parts are still easily accessible THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE NOT TYPICALLY AN END USER REQUIREMENT THE SIM CARD SHOULD BE PRE CONFIGURED UNLOCKED AND INSTALLED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER Open the Top cover from the ComCenter by removing the screws in the body as shown Lightly squeezing the top shell will break the seal with the waterproof g
16. e gt lt bleep gt repeat Device on Data Call BUSY TONE lt continuous busy tone gt Poor Signal during Call POOR SIGNAL lt bleep gt lt bleep gt Missing SIM Card ALERT TONE BEEP COUNT Alert Tone 2 beeps Locked SIM Card ALERT TONE BEEP COUNT Alert Tone 3 beeps Registration Denied ALERT TONE BEEP COUNT Alert Tone 4 beeps Bad SIM Card ALERT TONE BEEP COUNT Alert Tone 5 beeps MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Test system periodically to verify proper operation Note this procedure can be automated using the Periodic Messaging feature Replace large O ring annually to prevent water ingress Periodically clean outside surface of unit to remove any residue or contamination build up that could impair satellite visibility Verify horizontal orientation of unit for optimum satellite visibility and there are no signal obstructions NO A REV 3 0 3 17 11 ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite Po engineering f 1 Coverage and Duration Applied Satellite Engineering Inc ASE warrants that its new satellite subscriber radiotelephone products and accessories the Product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve 24 months from the date such Product is delivered to the first end user purchaser or first lessee the Purchaser or the date such Products are first placed into satellite subscriber service whichever occurs earliest ASE at its op
17. e of the ComCenter Outdoor unit The cable is keyed to allow proper pin alignment gently rotate the plug until it slides into place with a tactile click IMPORTANT Be careful not to bend pins a Once aligned tighten the mounting screws in the bracket to the underside of the ComCenter Outdoor Unit IMPORTANT The ComCenter Outdoor must be installed and oriented horizontally as shown for proper satellite visibility Now that the device is fully installed plug in the standard telephone handset the CAT 5 Communications Cable and finally the power Supply Cable as shown Confirm again proper connectivity by listening for the tone patterns in the handset If you do NOT have a steady dial tone you should first check all of your connections and try again NOTE Atthis point you should be able to pick up the Handset and hear a steady Dial Tone If not see troubleshooting in Appendix A 10 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual er Typical Start Up Sequence The following guide describes the basic functions of the Applied Satellite Engineering ComCenter IMPORTANT Visit www ase corp com for the latest updates For further information or clarification Please contact your service provider Your service Provider s tech support number should be included with the shipment applied satellite engineering Power On Confirmation Searching for Network Standard Telephone Handset
18. er device you will be ready to proceed with system instalation Step by Step illustrations for this process are provided below Attach the ComCenter mounting bracket to the top of a Threaded 1 diameter pipe by spinning the bracket clockwise Once the bracket no longer turns freely lock it in place using the set screw as shown NOTE Usable Mounting Poles measure 1 in Diameter and are end threaded with a 14 thread per inch thread Feed the Communications cable down the bracket and pipe toward your designated communications area It is important to leave yourself 6 8 of extra cable that will serve as a service loop while attaching the ComCenter Outdoor Unit IMPORTANT x Be sure the exposed cable contains the Female connector and not the Male Pull the opposite end of the communications cable through the wall and attach it to the supplied wall plate adapter Next attach the wall plate to the wall as shown IMPORTANT Be sure the exposed cable contains the Male connector and not the Female ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite Po engineering Overview Unpacking Preparation Installation Operation Warranty Appendix The next steps in the installation process involve making all of the final cable connections and mounting the ComCenter Outdoor Device to the newly assembled mounting bracket Plug the Female end of the communications cable to the undersid
19. lt Iridium PIN code off The ComCenter Il requires the PIN be turned off to access the satellites Restore Defaults Restores default settings excluding network settings REV 3 0 3 17 11 16 ComCenter I Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering Once connected to your network or computer the ComCenter ll s internal webpages provide access to many features and settings The images below give a general overview of just a couple of the internal pages where you can access settings and features Navigation between the internal pages is via simple mouse clicks so not all pages are shown in this document Webpage Features include e ASE Satchat text messaging e Single click Internet connection e Periodic Messaging with optional GPS coordinates e PIN access codes for crew calling e IP modem control and port forwarding e General system settings and diagnostics See Special Features for additional details Il Series Windows Internet Explorer i i Ed eS gt 5 fo fom Tall ESTAS SAA An gt O fom A YA Go http 192 168 16 60 index him 918 44 x SB coo Jiel Go E http 192 168 16 60 setup htm AE x E soo Jie File Edit View Favorites Tools Help oe RAE A AE 2 aba File Edit View Favorites Tools Help E E AE EA EE E S x Google Y 39 search gt gt O dar Q BW share gt Ay Check Gy T
20. ng satellites Run the cable to the supplied adapter see below If you intend to use the supplied power transformer then connect the power jack the RJ 45 RJ 45 wall plate as shown in the top illustration If wul you prefer to connect the system to another ci DC power source then simply separate the wires as shown in the bottom illustration and connect those to the alternate source DC Source Next connect a standard analog POTS telephone into the RJ11 jack 24 36VDC 15 Watts Once the initialization has completed about 30 seconds you should hear one of the following tone patterns depending on your system settings Long Constant Dialtone Found Home Network or Pause Short Pause Waiting for PIN code This indicates that all elements of the system are operating properly If any element of the system is not operating correctly the earpiece will emit a fault code Refer to Appendix A for code definitions and the troubleshooting steps to resolve them NOTE At this point you should be able to pick up the Handset and hear a tone pattern If not you should check all your connections and try again IMPORTANT For a complete listing of the meaning behind system tone messages see Appendix A ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite Po engineering Once you have successfully Pre Use tested the ComCent
21. ons below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities areas where fuel odors are present for example if a gas propane leak occurs in a car or home areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you normally would be advised to turn off your vehicle engine 12 For Vehicles Equipped With Airbags An air bag inflates with great force Do NOT place objects including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If in vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual er Safety Information Continued 13 Important Notes for PABX System Users If using the ComCenter with a PABX system the following precautions must be followed to prevent damage to your unit The ComCenter emulates a standard land line wall jack and generates the required operating and ringing voltages Connect to a PABX as either a central office CO or trunk line Never connect the ComCenter to a PABX as an extension or damage to the PABX or ComCenter may result applied satellite engineering REV 3 0 3 17 11 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite 7 engineering Your ComCenter carton should contain everything needed to install the system If you find that any component liste
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23. ring a call with POTS RJ 11 POTS RJ 11 phone connected to the ComCenter II will automatically ring when an incoming call is pending Simply take off hook to answer REV 3 0 3 17 11 18 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual er Operation Appendix applied satellite engineering General Use Text Messaging e Text messaging with ASE SatChat ASE s powerful and convenient SatChat provides simple SMS text messaging dialogue from any Ethernet connected device such as network computers wireless laptops and even iPhones and iPads This included feature is available by accessing the ComCenter II s embedded webpage and works similar to short email messages and blog dialogues ASE Satchat messages can be sent to and received from other SMS enabled Iridium equipment and cell phones as well as standard email addresses General Use Data Calls The ComCenter II simplifies data connections via its embedded webpage Depending on the type of connec tion a simple button click from this webpage will initiate an Iridium PPP session or peer to peer connection Port forwarding features are also available for advanced users REV 3 0 3 17 11 ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite yo engineering POTS RJ 11 PORT This port provides a versatile satellite link to the standard equipment you re already familiar with RJ 11 connected equipment can be located more than a mile away from the ComCen
24. rsonal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Turn your unit OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy 8 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle 9 Posted Facilities Turn your unit OFF in any facilities where posted notices so require 10 Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your unit OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions 11 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your unit OFF and disconnect the power supply when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Obey all signs and instructions Sparks from your battery or power source in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are not always clearly marked They include but are not limited to fueling areas such as gasoline stati
25. ter II solving antenna location problems and minimizing costly antenna runs Besides being a voice link this interface has the following additional features VOICE CONNECT WITH SMARTDIAL SmartDial simplifies satellite dialing sequences by converting familiar land line dialing to satellite dialing But if you prefer satellite dialing SmartDial will automatically detect and disable itself PABX amp WIRELESS BASE STATION Typical RJ 11 applications include trunk line interface to standard multi user PABX systems base station with single or multiple wireless handsets or a single analog phone powered entirely by the ComCenter II for resilience planning communications back up ACCESS TO SYSTEM SETTINGS ComCenter II system configuration and settings are accessible via this port STATUS AND ERROR TONES Since most RJ 11 connected equipment is located a great distance from the ComCenter II specific audible tones let you know system status at all times INSTANT GPS POSITION REPORT Pressing 911 from a 2 wire RJ 11 phone immediately sends a GPS position report to the e mail address in the Periodic Messaging delivery field ETHERNET PORT This port opens up tremendous network and peripheral connection possibilities Ethernet connection to the ComCenter II also gives you access to unique features and applications contained in its internal webpage Features of this port include DATA CONNECT WITH ASE WEBPAGE Use your favorite web browser to ac
26. time you have questions or concerns about either the installation or operation of your ComCenter please visit www ase corp com or contact us using the information located on the cover of this manual In addition to providing an uplink to the Iridium Satellite network for both Voice and Data The ASE ComCenter Outdoor also provides satellite communication users with Voice Features e Indoor Satellite Phone Usage e Extended 2 wire RJ 11 POTS connections up to 3Km e Special tone sequences indicate normal and adverse conditions e SmartDial Dialing Sequence Data Features e Data Connectivity using Ethernet Infrastructure e AT Commands for direct modem control e Port forwarding for IP based control of remote equipment Administrative Features e APC Based user console for system setup and status e Captain Crew PIN Codes assignments for multi user authorization e Scratch card support Physical Features e Small and compact size with built in antenna simplifies installation e Pole or surface mount e Rated for outdoor exposure ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite a engineering PRECAUTIONS Please read and understand this User s Manual before installing your ComCenter Careless or incorrect installation can degrade performance damage both new and existing equipment and incur unexpected network airtime charges 1 FAA Regulations ASE products are NOT FAA approved and are NOT
27. ting Voltage 12 36 VDC Basic Pattern Omnidirectional amp Power Consumption 4 Watts Idle Standby Hemispherical 9 Watts Avg Active 15 Watts Peak Internal GPS Specifications Environmental Specifications Signals Tracked Tracking L1 C A Code AGPS 7 SBAS WAAS EGNOS Operating Temp Range 40 C to 70 C Frequency 1575 42 MHz Exposure Outdoor per IEC 60945 Channels 16 Update Rate Up to 4 Hz Report Rate Configurable E EAS E Accuracy Mechanical Specifications Horizontal Position lt 2 5 m 1 Sigma Dimensions 11L x 6W x 5H inches lt 2 0 m SBAS Weight 3 0 Ibs Velocity lt 515 m s Mounting Pole or Surface Altitude 10 000 m 33 000 ft max Wide Operating Power The ComCenter II Outdoor operates over a 12 36VDC range However for power runs greater than 25 feet 24 36VDC is recommended to compensate for any voltage losses due to extended power runs A 24VDC 15W power adapter is included with the product REV 3 0 3 17 11 23 ComCenter I Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering Status and Error Tones RJ 11 POTS interface only 7 Appendix e DESCRIPTION TONE NAME TONE PATTERN Powering Up NOT READY TONE Initialization lt long tone gt lt bleep gt repeat Searching for Network NOT READY TONE lt long tone gt lt bleep gt repeat Ready to Dial DIAL TONE lt continuous dial tone gt Enter ASE Access PIN CODE BEFORE DIAL PIN CODE lt paus
28. tion shall at no charge to Purchaser either repair or replace the Product or refund the purchase price of a Product that does not conform to this warranty provided the Product is returned in accordance with the instructions set out below and within the warranty period These remedies are Purchaser s exclusive remedies under this warranty Repair may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards A Product that has been repaired or replaced is warranted for the balance of the original warranty period A Product for which a replacement has been provided shall become ASE s property This warranty is made by ASE to the Purchaser of the Products only and it is not assignable or transferable by the Purchaser This is ASE s sole and complete warranty for the Products ASE assumes no obligation or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of ASE ASE does not warrant any installation maintenance or service of the Products not performed by ASE This product is covered by a U S A warranty If the Product has been sold outside of the U S A ASE will honor the U S A warranty terms and conditions only Outside of the U S A any different warranty terms liabilities and or legal requirements of the country in which the Product is sold are specifically disclaimed by ASE 2 Conditions Not Covered By This Warranty a Products that
29. to store this number INSTANT GPS POSITION REPORT PERIODIC MESSAGES Enter an e mail address for Periodic Messages and Instant GPS Position Reports Note SMS messages may incur extra airtime charges Check with your service provider for more information For Periodic Messaging GPS coordinates can be included in the report MCO5G model only by typing GPS as the first characters in the periodic message PIN ACCESS REQUIRED On Off Activates ComCenter II PIN codes as described below HANDSET VOLUME 5 Levels CAPTAINS CARD Yes No If your SIM card is the type called Captain s Card then this option must be set USA 911 On Off Allows 911 calls in US Note 911 conflicts with country code for India If using SmartDial pattern for calls to India the USA911 can be turned off PIN CODES These assigned PIN Codes allow Post paid access to the Iridium service for systems using a SIM card type Captain s Card The PIN must be a 7 digit number If fewer digits are stored the system expects pre pended O s to complete the 7 digits For example PIN 85260 would require entering 0085260 when accessing system ASE PEER TO PEER Provides Peer to Peer configuration and connection Setup includes Dial up number or RAS Remote Answer enable and Port Forwarding SAVE You must click save to accept all changes to the configuration DIAL UP NUMBER This is the number of the device to be called when using this modem as the
30. use 10 9 Compass Safe Distance Clause 11 2 Manufacturer s Name Applied Satellite Engineering Inc Manufacturer s Address 16559 N 92nd Street 101 Scottsdale AZ 85260 480 443 1424 Equipment Description ComCenter II Equipment Class Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems Model Numbers MC01 MC04 MC05 MC06 Incl of MC07 MC08 I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s and Standard s U S A COT i Ad a ar gt f Y AA 2 AS natu 5 all Ne tr nan gt REV 3 0 3 17 11 De
31. utdoor Product Manual applied satellite Po engineering EMBEDDED WEB PAGE As an extension of the Ethernet port the ComCenter II provides unique and power features via its internal embedded web pages System information is displayed in the header of all web pages including system IMEI Firmware Versions Your Phone Number see setting Your Phone Number below and the current System Status The Embedded web pages provide the following ASE special features ASE SATCHAT Provides SMS chatting service to other Iridium phones email addresses or cell phones check with cell phone provider for international support ASE IRIDIUM IRIDIUM CONNECT Initiates an internet connection via the Iridium ISP The ComCenter II will perform the dial up and PPP authentication Once status reports ONLINE you have established your Internet Connection ASE COMCENTER SETUP Provides system configuration including your phone number periodic messages configuration options and user PIN codes Further and advanced setup options are available if you proceed to the MODEM web link Note When PIN Access Required is set to ON access to this page requires one of the 10 user set PIN codes previously setup on this page SAVE AND RESTORE You must click save to accept all changes to the configuration Restore will restore the factory default configuration YOUR PHONE NUMBER During installation of your ComCenter enter Your Phone Number as a convenient method
32. velop leakage shall be considered non conforming This warranty is voided for batteries if i such batteries are charged by other than the ASE approved battery charger specified for charging such batteries ii any seals on such batteries are broken or show evidence of tampering iii such batteries are used in equipment other than the Product for which they are specified or iv such batteries are charged and stored at temperatures greater than 60 degrees Celsius g Breakage or damage to antennas or scratches or other damage to plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts caused by Purchaser s use 25 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite Po engineering i h Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect performance or prevent adequate inspection and testing to verify any warranty claim i Products on which serial numbers or date tags have been removed altered or obliterated j Coil cords that are stretched or on which the modular tab is broken leather cases which are covered under separate manufacturer s warranties k Products rented on a month to month basis Normal wear and tear 3 Obtaining Warranty Service For warranty questions repairs or for the return of Product please call your Service Provider or Point of Sale not ASE Equipment needing service should be returned to your Service Provider or Point of Sale not ASE SERVICE WORK PERFORMED BY SER
33. west level and 5 to adjust it to its highest Highest US 911 0B Disabled Press 500 to toggle USA 911 dialing off and 501 to toggle it on Le Enabled By default the ComCenter ll is set to USA 911 On We strongly recommend leaving 911 dialing on if you are a United States customer Be sure to read the sections below discussing emergency 911 calls This setting partially overrides SmartDial recognition of country codes and allows United States callers to simply type 911 to access the emergency system If this setting is off then calls starting with 91 are recognized as dialing the country code for India Captain s Sim td Disabled Press 530 for standard SIM card Press 531 for Captain s SIM Enabled PBX Answer oc Disabled Signals PBX when call connects by battery reversal Signaling Enabled ida OD Direct Sets the network mode with 0 being DIRECT 1 being DHCP Client Client and 2 being DHCP Server Server Phone Book Press 7 to reach the Phone Book that resides in the SIM card then enter the three digit QuickDial number for the entry you wish to dial Hang up to exit this menu Send GPS Location ToTI1 1 Sends GPS coordinates to the e mail address in the Periodic Message destination field Network Mode i 4 Press 994 for audible beeps that indicates the IP Mode setting Direct 1 beep DHCP Client 2 beeps DHCP Server 3 beeps Turn PIN off Unlocks SIM by turning the defau
34. xpose that person to RF energy in excess of that established by the FCC RF Exposure Guidelines 4 Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive Always obey them Observe the following guidelines when using your phone while driving Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility Use hands free phone operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require 5 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals However certain equipment may not be shielded against RF signals from your Iridium designed satellite unit ComCenter Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite yo engineering 6 Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone s antenna and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research PERSONS WITH PACEMAKERS e Should ALWAYS keep the Iridium designed satellite unit more than six inches from their pacemaker when the unit is turned ON e Should turn the unit OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place 7 Other Medical Devices If you use any other pe
35. y not be possible unless the default DHCP Client mode is compatible with your specific network Once you are able to access the ComCenter ll s webpage the mode can be changed by clicking on the CONFIGURE button This page will allow you to change modes CAUTION changing modes will likely cause you to lose access to the webpage until the network or direct connection is also configured to this new mode REV 3 0 3 17 11 14 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual er Accessing System Settings System settings can be accessed and changed in several ways to allow access depending on what interface s you are using applied satellite engineering Changeable settings include SmartDial 911 USA Crew ID protected access Captain s card installed Periodic reporting PBX Answer Signaling Voice volume adjust POTS RJ11 access only Event log and diagnostic monitoring embedded webpage only Restore to factory defaults The embedded webpage provides simple selection and dialog boxes for easy setting changes Many of these settings can also be accessed and changed via the RJ 11 POTS connected equipment REV 3 0 3 17 11 15 ComCenter Il Outdoor Product Manual applied satellite engineering Accessing ComCenter Il Settings RJ 11 OPTION O SEQUENCE DESCRIPTION Volume Lowest Press 20 and then press 1 through 5 to change the volume level sent to the handset Press 1 to adjust the volume to its lo
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