EXPLORER® 325
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1. SE J F Sn a fs A Weight 2 2 kg Dimensions are in mm 98 131306 A EXPLORER 325 terminal 47 AWG BGAN cD CM DC DTMF G T GPIO GPS 98 131306 A Glossary American Wire Gauge A means of specifying wire diameters Broadband Global Area Network A mobile satellite service that offers high speed data up to 492 kbps and voice telephony BGAN enables users to access e mail corporate networks and the Internet transfer files and make telephone calls Compact Disc Continuous Monitoring Direct Current or Continuous current In direct current the electric charges flowin the same direction distinguishing it from alternating current AC Dual Tone Multi Frequency The keypad signaling technology that generates two distinct tones when each key is pressed This system allows navigation of voice menus and other advanced calling services All wireless phones use DTMF dialing A figure of merit of an antenna and low noise amplifier combination expressed in dB G is the net gain of the system and T is the noise temperature of the system The higher the number the better the system General Purpose Input Output Global Positioning System A system of satellites computers and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver2. 48 1 0 IMSO IP LAN PAST PC PIN PoE POST PUK RF RHCP 98 131306 A Glossary Input Output International Maritime Satellite Organisation An intergovernmental body established to ensure that Inmarsat continues to meet its public service obligations including obligations relating to the GMDSS Internet Protocol The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet Local Area Network Person Activated Self Test A test similar to the POST test but activated by the user The PAST causes the system to reset Personal Computer Personal Identification Number A secret numeric password shared between a user and a system used to authenticate the user to the system Power over Ethernet A standard for combining power supply with transmission of data over the Ethernet The source unit injects power into the Ethernet cable and the power is picked up at the connected device Power On Self Test A test sequence that runs every time the system is powered up or reset Pin Unblocking Key Radio Frequency Electromagnetic wave frequencies between about 3 kilohertz and about 300 gigahertz including the frequencies used for communications signals radio television cell phone and satellite transmissions or radar signals Right Hand Circular Polarization 49 SIM TFTP 98 131306 A Glossary Subscriber Identity Module The SIM provides secure storing of
3. 2 wire telephone One connector RJ 11 female 600 ITU T Rec interface G 473 standard DTMF telephone Supported cable length up to 100 meters 98 131306 A EXPLORER 325 terminal 4k Appendix B Technical specifications Item Specification 1 0 interface Output Open switch hold off voltage Open circuit resistance Closed switch voltage Input Input resistance Voltage Voltage High Voltage Low One connector with 5 configurable inputs outputs Open collector Short circuit protected at 1 5 A and reverse polarization protected max 32 V min 130 KQ max 1 V DC at 50 mA min 130 KQ Max 32 V Min 2 2 V Max 1 2 V Power Input Connector Mixed D Sub 7W2 Nominal 12 24 VDC 10 5 32 V DC 11 5 A 4 A Max source impedance 85 mQ at 12 V 500 mQ at 24 V Maximum 20 A at 24 V 5 ms start up Standby current Ignition function off max 15 mA Remote on off in DC connector off max 2 mA Ambient Operational 25 to 55 C temperature Storage 40 to 80 C Relative Humidity 95 non condensing at 40 C 98 131306 A EXPLORER 325 terminal 45 Appendix B Technical specifications Outline dimensions EXPLORER 325 terminal Connector panel top view and end view E SY 1 TLD LL 98 131306 A EXPLORER 325 terminal 46 Appendix B Technical specifications Side view and bottom view ele aE
4. Antenna power supply 23 0 30 0 V DC 47 W max continuous Total antenna weight 3 6 kg 7 9 lbs without magnets 4 4 kg 9 7 lbs including magnets EXPLORER 325 antenna 41 Appendix B Technical specifications Environmental specifications Item Specification Water and dust IP 56 dust and water jet proof Ambient Operational 25 to 55 C Temperature Storage 40 to 80 C Vibration Random spectrum 1 05 g rms x 3 axes operational 5 to 20 Hz 0 02 g2 Hz 20 to 150 Hz 3 dB octave Vibration non Random spectrum 1 7 g rms 2 h x 3 axes 6h operational total 5 to 20 Hz 0 05 g2 Hz 20 to 150 Hz 3 dB octave Vehicle motion Turning rate 60 s Turning acceleration 50 s Induced acceleration 0 5 g Velocity Max 200 km h see note below a Note that these specifications only apply for the antenna alone The values will differ depending on the mounting method Especially when the antenna is mounted with magnetic mount the max velocity can be lower 98 131306 A EXPLORER 325 antenna 42 Appendix B Technical specifications Antenna outline dimensions Dimensions are in mm 98 131306 A EXPLORER 325 antenna 43 Appendix B Technical specifications EXPLORER 325 terminal General specifications Global services Voice 4 kbps AMBE 2 or 3 1 KHz Audio Data Standard IP 432 432 kbps Streaming IP 32 64 128 kbps SMS Up to 160 characters
5. EXPLORER 325 Thrane amp Thrane EXPLORER 325 Document number 98 131306 A Release date June 17 2010 Disclaimer Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane amp Thrane The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies Manuals issued by Thrane amp Thrane are periodically revised and updated Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e g from http www thrane com or from the distributor Thrane amp Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions in whole or in part of this manual from any other source Copyright 2010 Thrane amp Thrane A S All rights reserved Trademark acknowledgements e Thrane amp Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane amp Thrane A S in the European Union and the United States e EXPLORER is a registered trademark of Thrane amp Thrane A S in the European Union and the United States e Windows and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Inmarsat is a registered trademark of International Maritime Satellite Organisation IMSO and is licensed by IMSO to Inmarsat Limited and Inmarsat Ventures plc e Inmarsat s product names are trad
6. Pin 1 Ringer output Pin 1 acts as a built in switch in the terminal You can configure Pin 1 to be Normally closed or Normally open XE Do not use the Ringer output if you have enabled Local exchange For information on Local exchange refer to the User manual e Normally closed default The internal switch at pin 1is normally closed pin 1 is connected to ground When the terminal is notified of an incoming call from the satellite interface the switch opens no connection to ground When the call is answered or the caller gives up and releases the call the switch is closed again e Normally Open The internal switch at pin lis normally open no connection to ground When the terminal is notified of an incoming call from the satellite interface the switch is closed pin 1 is connected to ground When the call is answered or the caller gives up and releases the call the switch is opened again Pin 2 Warning Error output Pin 2 acts as a built in switch in the terminal Pin 2 can be used to provide an external signal that indicates active warning error condition s You can configure pin 2 to be Normally closed or Normally open e Normally Closed default The internal switch at pin 2 is normally closed pin 2 is connected to ground When an alarm occurs the switch opens no connection to ground The switch is closed again when all warnings errors are cleared e Normally Open The internal switch at pin 2 is normall
7. 45 connectors Power over Ethernet PoE One power supply powers both interfaces with a floating 48 V DC supply 44 57 V DC Therefore the interfaces are not galvanically separated from each other Both Tx signals are DC connected to the Positive PoE Voltage and both Rx signals to the Negative PoE Voltage The total output power from the interfaces is 32 W Both interfaces can support devices of power class 1 2 and 3 4 7 and 15 4 Watt as long as the total power consumption does not exceed the above limits If the limits are exceeded the LAN ports are prioritized so that LAN port 1 has the highest priority In case of power hold up failure on input power PoE will be turned off 98 131306 A LAN interface 24 Pin out Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments Pin number Pin function TxD input positive PoE TxD input positive PoE RxD output negative PoE not connected not connected RxD output negative PoE not connected not connected Connecting the Thrane IP handset RJ 45 female connector 12345678 To connect the Thrane IP Handset to the terminal do as follows Connect the cable from the IP cradle to one of the LAN connectors on the terminal preferably port 1 In case of insufficient power to the LAN PoE the LAN ports are prioritized so that port 1 is the last to be
8. 98 131306 A Introduction 1 Chapter 1 System units Thrane IP Handset amp Cradle Thrane IP Handset Besides the normal functions of an IP handset the Thrane IP handset also provides a user interface for the EXPLORER 325 system The IP handset connects to the LAN interface of the terminal and is power supplied with Power over Ethernet PoE through the LAN interface For further information on the IP handset refer to the user manual for the Thrane IP Handset Thrane IP Cradle The IP cradle serves as a holder for the IP handset It is power supplied from the terminal using Power over Ethernet PoE The cradle connects to the handset with a coil cord and to the terminal with a standard LAN cable 98 131306 A Thrane IP Handset amp Cradle 2 Chapter 2 Installing the system Unpacking Unpack your EXPLORER 325 system and check that the following items are present e TT 3733A EXPLORER 325 terminal e TT 3058A EXPLORER 325 antenna e TT 3670A Thrane IP Handset amp Cradle wired e Power cable e Antenna cable e LAN cable e Getting Started kit including e Quick Guide e EXPLORER 325 CD including electronic versions of User manual Installation manual and Quick Guide Inspect all units and parts for possible transport damage M For information on how to install the IP handset and cradle refer to the user manual for the handset 98 131306 A Unpacking 3 Chapter 2 Installing the system Placing the
9. follows 1 Unscrew the 3 magnets from underneath the antenna and remove them 2 Use mounting plates that as a minimum cover the 4 raised areas around each of the 3 mounting bushings See the drawing below Example You can use 3 mounting plates with a shape and size similar to the magnets provided with the antenna i e approximately 690 mm x 10 mm Do not mount the antenna without mounting plates 98 131306 A Installing the antenna 8 Chapter 2 Installing the system 3 Based on the dimensions of the mounting plates calculate and mark up the position of the holes to be drilled in the roof of the car The drawing below shows the Drill Circle Diameter for the bushings in the antenna The bushings are 120 apart DCD 255 4 Drill the 3 holes in the roof according to the previous step 5 Mount the antenna with the mounting plates using 3 M5 screws and washers If the mounting plates are less than 10 mm thick use spacers to obtain a minimum distance of 10 mm between the roof and the antenna bottom This is to ensure that the ventilation holes in the bottom of the antenna are not blocked OZA The screws must never penetrate more than 10 mm into the bushings in the antenna 98 131306 A Installing the antenna 9 Chapter 2 Installing the system Placing the terminal Where to place the terminal General The terminal is designed for installation inside a vehicle It is not suited for outdoor installation Tempe
10. number Thrane IP Handset wired 403672A Thrane IP Cradle wired 403674A Spare parts For information on available spare parts do as follows 1 Log onto the Thrane amp Thrane Extranet 2 Select eShop from the menu or click this link http shop thrane com You may be asked to enter your user name and password for the Extranet 98 131306 A 39 Appendix B Technical specifications Overview This chapter contains specifications for the EXPLORER 325 system including the terminal and antenna DAB For specifications and outline drawings for the Thrane IP Handset refer to the manual for the IP handset 98 131306 A 40 Appendix B Technical specifications EXPLORER 325 antenna General specifications Item Specification Type BGAN Class 11 land vehicular mechanical tracking antenna Polarization RHCP Rx Freq Band Tx Freq Band GPS 1525 0 1559 0 MHz 1626 5 1660 5 MHz 1575 42 MHz Channel Spacing 1 25 kHz Antenna element Gain RX band min 9 4 dBi Gain TX band min 10 0 dBi G T G T gt 15 5 dBK EIRP 15 1 dBW 1 dB 2 dB Return loss Better than 10 dB 50 Q Cable losses RF attenuation at 1660 MHz max 20 dB at 54 MHz max 4 dB at 36 MHz max 3 dB DC resistance loop max 0 6 Q Max cable length terminal to antenna e RG 223_U 01 14 meter e RG 214 U 01 50 meter e 07262 BD 70 meter e 10162 B 11 92 meter
11. power off before trying to power on the system again To switch off using the Ignition function leave the On Off switch in the connector panel in the On position and turn off the ignition Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal Overview If your SIM card requires a PIN you have to enter a PIN to use the system You can enter the PIN using a standard phone the IP handset or the web interface For information on how to connect the handset or computer you are going to use refer to the user manual Entering the PIN using a phone or IP handset To enter the PIN If you have a phone connected to the terminal you can use it to enter the PIN at start up Do as follows e For an analog phone Pick up the phone When the terminal is waiting for a PIN you will hear 2 beeps pause 2 beeps etc Dial lt PIN gt followed by When you hear a busy tone or a dialing tone the PIN has been accepted and you can hang up or dial a number e For an IP handset Select the BGAN menu select ENTER PIN and enter the user name and password for the terminal Then enter the PIN for the terminal DA The ENTER PIN menu item is only available if your SIM card requires a PIN and the PIN has not yet been entered and accepted in the terminal Wrong PIN Analog phone If instead of the busy tone or dialing tone you continue to hear 2 beeps pause 2 beeps etc it means the PIN was not accepted Check that you have the correct PIN a
12. the key identifying a mobile phone service subscriber but also subscription information preferences and storage of text messages Trivial File Transfer Protocol A very simple file transfer protocol with the functionality of a very basic form of FTP Since itis so simple itis easy to implement in a very small amount of memory 50 A alarms 38 analog phone interface 23 antenna 1 cables 5 clearance to base plane 6 dimensions 43 drainage 6 installation location 4 installing 5 interference 4 magnetic mount 7 maximum velocity 42 obstructions 4 outline 43 radiation 4 C cable support 11 cables antenna 5 power 13 clearance antenna to base plane 6 condensation in antenna 6 D delivery items included 3 diagnostic report 38 dimensions antenna 43 terminal 46 discrete I O interface 26 drainage of antenna 6 E error messages 38 events logging 38 98 131306 A H handset description 2 hardware interfaces 20 humidity in antenna 6 I 1 0 interface 26 ignition function 31 ignition connecting to 18 indicators function 37 installation antenna 5 terminal 11 interfaces on terminal analog phone interface 23 antenna 21 DC power input 22 discrete I O 26 LAN 24 overview 20 interference 4 IP handset connecting 25 entering PIN with 32 short description 2 items included in delivery 3 L LAN interface 24 light indicators function 37 M magnetic
13. user manual for your EXPLORER 98 131306 A Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal 33 Chapter 5 Starting up the system Operating the system General use The user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system describes general use of the system and all the functions of the web interface It also contains a brief description of how to use the Thrane IP Handset with the terminal User interfaces Overview The main user interfaces for operation of the system are e the built in web interface using a computer with an Internet browser e the Thrane IP Handset Built in web interface The built in web interface is used for easy configuration and daily use You access the web interface from a computer connected to the terminal using an Internet browser No installation of software is needed An Administrator password is required to access advanced configuration of the system From factory the Administrator User name is admin and the Administrator password is 1234 For further information on the web interface refer to the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system IP handset Apart from the standard functions of an IP handset the Thrane IP Handset contains a display menu for the EXPLORER 325 system For further information on the Thrane IP Handset refer to the user manual for the IP handset 98 131306 A Operating the system 34 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reset button How to access the Reset button The terminal has a Reset butto
14. V DC When it should be activated disconnect it from ground Pin 5 8 Ignition input The ignition function can be used to turn on off the terminal by means of an external signal The external signal that triggers the ignition function can be either positive DC voltage or ground The ignition function uses pin 5 together with pin 8 DC in Connect the appropriate pin to the ignition switch as follows e Active high default Connect pin 5 permanently to Ground Connect pin 8 to positive DC voltage 10 5 32 V DC when the ignition is on To switch off disconnect pin 8 from the positive DC voltage e Active low Connect pin 8 permanently to positive DC voltage 10 5 32 V DC Connect pin 5 to Ground lt 1 2 V DC when the ignition is on To switch off disconnect pin 5 from ground Pin 6 Ground Non configurable Pin 6 can be used as an external connection to ground Pin 6 is connected to Ground inside the terminal Pin 7 DC output Non configurable Pin 7 can be used as a DC output The voltage on pin 7 is 9 15 V and the output can supply up to 50 mA Pin 7 can be used as power supply to a relay ringer or similar For information on how to configure the I O pins see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system 98 131306 A Discrete I O interface 28 Chapter 5 Starting up the system Using the SIM card Inserting the SIM card The SIM card is provided by your Airtime Provider Insert the SIM card as follows 1 Ope
15. al high intensity magnets with rubber coating You can place the EXPLORER 325 antenna directly on the roof of the vehicle using these magnets Installing antenna with the magnetic mount kit DM Make sure the roof of the vehicle is made of a magnetizable material Wipe the surface clean before placing the antenna on the roof in order to make a better connection between the magnets and the roof and to avoid scratches in the surface To use the magnetic mounts do as follows 1 Place the antenna with magnets on the roof of the car Remember that the magnets only work on a roof made of magnetizable material antenna on the vehicle The magnetic force is very powerful and your fingers may be hurt if they are caught between the antenna and the mounting surface j CAUTION Do not place your fingers underneath the antenna when placing the 2 Connect the antenna cable between the terminal and the antenna Refer to Antenna cables on page 5 Detaching the antenna Grab the antenna near one of the magnets and lift it When one magnet is loose the other two are easier to break off 98 131306 A Installing the antenna 7 Chapter 2 Installing the system Mounting the antenna fixed on the vehicle roof The antenna may be fixed on the roof of your car using three M5 bolts and mounting plates This solution requires that you drill three holes in the roof of the car and remove the magnets from the antenna To mount the antenna do as
16. antenna Obstructions Obstructions can cause signal degradation The amount of degradation depends on the size of the obstruction and the distance from the antenna As a rule of thumb any obstruction that covers an angle of less than 3 at the antenna has limited effect The table below gives a guideline for obstruction sizes that will cause limited degradation Distance of Obstruction Sores 3m 16 cm 5m 26 cm 10 m 52 cm 20 m 104 cm Radiation hazard The EXPLORER 325 antenna radiates 15 1 dBW EIRP This translates to a minimum safety distance of 0 6 m from the antenna while it is transmitting based on a radiation level of 10 mW cm Note that the safety distance applies to a hemisphere above the antenna The antenna does not radiate power directly below the antenna Interference Do not place the antenna close to interfering signal sources or receivers We recommend that no other antennas are located within three meters of the antenna If other equipment is installed near the EXPLORER 325 we recommend testing the total system by operating all equipment simultaneously and verifying that there is no interference 98 131306 A Placing the antenna 4 Chapter 2 Installing the system Installing the antenna ensure a Safe installation See guidelines in the Safety j CAUTION It is the responsibility of the customer to summary on page iii Antenna cables Guidelines A coaxial cable for connect
17. e to comply with this rule will void the warranty Do not service or adjust alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person capable of rendering first aid resuscitation is present Power supply The voltage range is 10 5 32 V DC 11 5 A 4 A Be aware of high start up peak current 20 A 24 V 5 ms Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers Component replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel Do not replace components with the power cable connected Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed To avoid injuries always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them Install and use the antenna with care Thrane amp Thrane assumes no liability for any damage caused by the antenna falling off the vehicle or stressing the mounting base It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure a safe and correct installation of the antenna The instructions in the Installation manual are only guidelines 98 131306 A iii Note the following safety guidelines for mounting the antenna with magnetic mounts antenna on the vehicle The magnetic force is very powerf
18. easured 15 mQ Extension cable type 4 mm AWG 11 85mQ 150 50mQ _ 2 5m Max cable extension 0 5 LAm In this case the power cable can be extended with up to 2 5 m If you need a longer cable you can double the maximum allowed length by connecting two cables instead of one or you can use a cable with a larger diameter 98 131306 A Power cable selection 17 Appendix 3 Connecting power Connecting power Connecting the power cable To connect the power cable Do as follows to connect the power cable 1 Connect the red and black wires of the power cable to the DC supply according to the recommendations in the previous sections 2 Connect the D sub connector on the power cable to the DC input connector on the terminal If you need a remote on off function you may use one of the following options e Connect the Remote on off wires in the power cable to a remote switch For further information see Connecting a Remote on off switch on page 19 e Connect the ignition pins in the I O connector to the ignition of your vehicle For further information see Connecting to the ignition on page 18 For information on pin out see DC power input on page 22 For specifications of the DC input on the terminal see EXPLORER 325 terminal on page 44 Connecting to the ignition The terminal has an ignition function When this function is used the terminal switches on off when you start stop the engine of your
19. emarks or registered trademarks of Inmarsat e Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners Company web site www thrane com 98 131306 A ii Safety summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this equipment Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the equipment Thrane amp Thrane A S assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Observe marked areas Under extreme heat conditions do not touch areas of the terminal or antenna that are marked with this symbol as it may result in injury Microwave radiation hazards During transmission the antenna in this system radiates Microwave Power This radiation may be hazardous to humans close to the antenna When the system is powered make sure that nobody gets closer than the recommended minimum safety distance The minimum safety distance is 0 6 m to the side and above the antenna when the EXPLORER 325 is powered The safety distance of 0 6 m does not apply directly below the antenna as the radiation forms a hemisphere above the antenna Service User access to the interior of the system units is prohibited Only a technician authorized by Thrane amp Thrane A S may perform service failur
20. es not cover general use of the system nor does it cover how to use the IP handset that comes with the system For this information refer to the user manual for this system and the user manual for the IP handset both listed in the next section This manual has the following chapters e System units contains a short description of each main unit in the system e Installing the system describes where to place the system units how to mount them distance to other equipment etc e Connecting power explains how to connect the terminal to power and gives recommendations for cables Hardware interfaces describes each interface on the terminal and shows pin out for the connectors e Starting up the system explains how to insert the SIM card power up the system and enter the PIN It also gives a short overview of how to use the system e Troubleshooting describes the function of the Reset button and the light indicator on the terminal It also describes event messages that may appear in the web interface Related documents Typography 98 131306 A The below list shows the documents related to this manual and to the system Document Title and description number EXPLORER 325 98 131305 User Manual Explains how to set up and use the EXPLORER 325 system EXPLORER 325 Quick Guide 98 131307 A short guide to the most important functions of the EXPLORER 325 system Thrane IP Handset User Manual 98 126059 Explain
21. in 2 For information on the standby current when the remote on off switch is off refer to Standby current on page 45 in the General specifications 98 131306 A Connecting power 19 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces The connector panel The connector panel is placed at one end of the terminal and has the following connectors e 1 Antenna connector TNC e 1Phone connector e 2 LAN connectors with Power over Ethernet PoE e 1DC power input connector for connection to 10 5 32 V DC with optional remote on off e Input Output connector with 5 inputs outputs for external control or signaling e 1 ground stud with wing nut For information on how to connect to a specific interface see the next sections 98 131306 A The connector panel 20 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces Antenna interface on terminal Overview The antenna interface on the terminal connects to the TT 3058A antenna The antenna connector on the terminal is a TNC female connector placed in the connector panel For information on cables and how to install and connect the antenna see Installing the antenna on page 5 Pin out The below drawing shows the TNC female connector in the terminal Signal GND 98 131306 A Antenna interface on terminal 21 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces DC power input Overview The DC power input for the terminal is a 10 5 32 V DC 11 5 A 4 A input with a remote on off function The input is protected against reve
22. int of the two cables In the following example the impedance of the cable and joint is set to 50 mQ 6 m power cable Note that if the cable length or type is changed the impedance will change accordingly the extension cable impedance To calculate the maximum cable extension do as follows 1 98 131306 A First measure the source impedance in the vehicle installation as shown in Measuring the source impedance on page 14 Then find the resistance per meter for the cable type you are going to use For 4 mm2 AWG 11 the value is 4 mQ m at 20 C For 1 5 mm AWG 15 the value is 10 mQ m at 20 C For other cable types refer to the data sheet for the cable Calculate the maximum allowed impedance in the extension cable as follows Max allowed impedance in extension cable max total impedance measured source impedance impedance of the supplied cable Then calculate the max extension cable length as follows Max impedance in extension cable from step 3 Max length 0 5 x impedance meter from step 2 The length is multiplied by 0 5 above because there are two conductors in the cable Power cable selection 16 Appendix 3 Connecting power Example DM The following example may not be applicable to your installation For example the source impedance of the vehicle power supply varies depending on the type of battery and the temperature Vehicle supply voltage 12 V DC Vehicle source impedance m
23. ion between the antenna and terminal is delivered with the system If you need a different cable make sure that the cable meets the requirements Preferably choose one of the cable types in Recommended antenna cables below The maximum allowed RF loss in the antenna cable is 20 dB at 1660 MHz This is to ensure the performance of the system Recommended antenna cables The table below shows recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths for EXPLORER 325 Cable Type Absolute maximum length RG 223 U 01 14 m RG 214_U 01 50 m S 10162 B 11 92 m Check in the data sheet from the cable supplier that both the RF attenuation and the DC resistance are kept within the maximum specified values e Antenna cable RF attenuation at 1660 MHz max 20 dB incl connector e Antenna cable modem attenuation at 54 MHz max 4 dB Antenna cable modem attenuation at 36 MHz max 3 dB e Antenna cable loop DC resistance max 0 6 Q Also ensure that the specified minimum bending radius is respected If this is not the case the loss in the cable will increase Check the instructions from the cable supplier The bending radius for the coax cable delivered with the system is min 110 mm 98 131306 A Installing the antenna 5 Chapter 2 Installing the system Important mounting notes Line of sight Place the antenna with free line of sight in all directions to ensure proper reception of the satellite signal Do not place the ante
24. les and into the mounting surface 2 Connect all cables If you use the cable support secure the cables to the cable support using cable strips 98 131306 A Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal 12 Chapter 3 Connecting power Power source The 12 or 24 V DC supply of the vehicle provides power for the terminal DM Do not use the cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle to supply power for the EXPLORER 325 Connect directly to the 12 or 24 V supply instead Note that the maximum allowed source impedance is much lower for a 12 V DC supply than for a 24 V DC supply Also the total output power available for Power over Ethernet is limited when the power supply is 12 V DC Be aware of high start up peak current 20 A at 24 V 5 ms The terminal is equipped with an internal 20 A Fuse so no external fuse is necessary in order to protect the terminal However in order to avoid short circuit in the power cable connector the DC outlet of the vehicle should be protected by a 30 A fuse or circuit breaker Power cable selection Source impedance The length of the power cable depends on the type of cable used and the source impedance of the DC power installation in the vehicle The maximum allowed source impedance depends on the usage of the power range of the terminal DC input 10 5 32 V DC 11 5 A 4 A Select a power outlet from the DC system and measure the source impedance of the installation as described in the nex
25. mount for antenna 7 measuring source impedance 14 microwave radiation iti 0 obstructions distance and size 4 51 outline antenna 43 terminal 46 P part numbers 39 Phone interface 23 PIN entering in the web interface 33 entering with a phone 32 entering with IP handset 32 pin out analog phone interface 23 antenna interface 21 DC power input 22 discrete I O interface 26 LAN interface 25 placing the antenna 4 placing the terminal 10 PoE 24 power cable 13 cable extension 16 connecting 18 connecting remote on off 19 sources 13 switching on 31 using remote on off 31 power input on terminal 22 Power over Ethernet 24 PUK code 32 R radiation iii radiation level 4 remote on off connecting 19 using 31 reset button accessing 35 functions 35 S safety summary iii 98 131306 A Index SIM card inserting 29 removing 30 source impedance measuring 14 specifications 40 system units antenna 1 IP handset 2 terminal 1 7 technical specifications 40 antenna 41 terminal 44 temperature 10 terminal cable support 11 installation location 10 installing 11 introduction 1 outline and dimensions 46 tools for operation 34 troubleshooting 35 typography used in this manual vi U user interfaces 34 V velocity maximum for antenna 42 52
26. n placed next to the SIM slot behind the SIM cover The functions of this button is described in the next section To press the Reset button use a pointed device Functions of the Reset button The Reset button on the terminal has the following functions Action Function With the terminal running The terminal IP address and IP netmask are temporarily set to press the Reset button the default value default IP address 192 168 0 1 normally With this function even if the IP address has been changed and you do not remember the new IP address you can still access the web interface and see your current configuration The default value is not saved in the configuration but is only valid until next reboot With the terminal running The terminal restores factory settings and reboots the system press and hold the Reset button for 30 seconds until the Power indicator on the terminal is flashing orange 98 131306 A Reset button 35 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Action Function While the terminal is booting press and hold the Reset button For service use only The bootloader initiates software upload This firmware upload procedure is only to be used if the other procedures fail due to missing or corrupted firmware This setup uploads software to the terminal from a TFTP server via the LAN connection The procedure is as follows 1 Activate or install a TFTP server on a PC 2 L
27. n the SIM cover in the left side of the connector panel 2 Insert the SIM card into the SIM slot Place the card with the chip side facing up as shown 3 Press gently until it clicks 4 Slide the lock in front of the SIM card 5 Close the cover for the SIM slot 98 131306 A Using the SIM card 29 Chapter 5 Starting up the system Removing the SIM card D When the SIM card is removed you cannot use the BGAN menu of the IP handset nor make calls or start data sessions Only emergency calls are allowed and only if permitted by the network However if you have an administrator user name and password you can upload software using the web interface without having a SIM card For further information see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system Remove the SIM card as follows 1 Open the SIM cover in the left side of the connector panel 2 Slide the lock aside 3 Gently push the SIM card and let it pop out 4 Remove the SIM card and close the cover for the SIM slot 98 131306 A Using the SIM card 30 Chapter 5 Starting up the system Powering the system Switching the terminal on Using the power switch To switch on the terminal use the On Off switch in the connector panel It normally takes one or two seconds for the terminal to switch on If you have connected the ignition system of your vehicle to the I O connector you may leave the power switch in the on position a
28. nd the terminal will switch on off when you start stop the engine of your vehicle Using the ignition system When the engine is stopped the terminal is in standby mode meaning that only the primary parts of the system are kept alive The standby current is max 15 mA when the ignition is off For information on how to connect to the ignition refer to Connecting to the ignition on page 18 You must set up the ignition function in the web interface For further information see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system DM In some cases the system may reboot after power on because of the high start up current Using a remote on off switch If an external switch is connected to the remote on off pins in the DC connector you may leave the power switch in the connector panel in the on position and use the remote switch to turn the terminal on and off When the remote switch is off the terminal is off However if you leave the power switch on the terminal in the on position you can always switch the terminal back on with the remote switch The standby current when the remote switch is off is max 2 mA For further information on how to connect a remote on off switch see Connecting a Remote on off switch on page 19 98 131306 A Powering the system 31 Chapter 5 Starting up the system Switching the terminal off To switch off the terminal change the position of the power switch again M Wait at least 5 seconds after
29. nd try again 98 131306 A Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal 32 Chapter 5 Starting up the system If a wrong PIN has been entered three times you will hear 3 beeps pause 3 beeps etc This means you have to enter the PUK PIN Unblocking Key provided with your SIM card After entering the PUK you must enter a new PIN of your own choice 4 to 8 digits long Dial the following lt PUK gt lt New PIN gt lt New PIN gt followed by or off hook key Example If the PUK is 87654321 and the new PIN is 1234 dial 87654321 1234 1234 followed by or off hook key If you enter 10 wrong PUKs the SIM card will no longer be functional Contact your Airtime Provider for a new SIM card IP handset After having entered the user name and password for the terminal you have 3 attempts to enter the terminal PIN before you are asked to enter the PUK Pin Unblocking Key The PUK is supplied with your terminal SIM card Enter the PUK followed by a new PIN of your own choice The PIN must be from 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 BGAN Airtime Provider for a new SIM card Entering the PIN using the web interface If your SIM card requires a PIN and the PIN has not yet been entered when you start up the web interface the start up page will be the PIN page Enter the PIN and click OK For further information on the web interface see the
30. nna close to large objects that may block the signal After installing and starting up the EXPLORER 325 we recommend checking the signal strength while driving the vehicle in a 360 circle to ensure a clear line of sight in all directions Condensation In some cases there will be condensation inside the antenna Ventilation holes in the bottom of the EXPLORER 325 antenna are designed to lead any water away from the antenna Make sure these ventilation hole are not blocked CZIA Make sure there is always a distance of min 10 mm between any part of the antenna bottom and the mounting surface If the magnets are not used use 10 mm spacers or higher if necessary at each bolt See Mounting the antenna fixed on the vehicle roof on page 8 Mounting the antenna The antenna can now be installed on the roof of the vehicle You may choose between these methods e Attach the antenna using the magnets underneath the antenna The magnetic force will keep the antenna fixed to the vehicle roof Note that this method requires a vehicle roof made of magnetizable material e Mount the antenna directly on the roof of the vehicle This method requires that you drill holes in the roof of the car Remember to leave min 10 mm space between the antenna and the roof Refer to the Safety summary on page iii 98 131306 A Installing the antenna 6 Chapter 2 Installing the system Magnetic mount Overview The antenna comes mounted with 3 individu
31. nsure that cable inductance for the selected cable at the desired length is below the 50 uH requirement The power cable that comes with the EXPLORER 325 is 3 meters long and contains the following wires Color of wire k A 5 Pin number in r in power Function connector cable Red Al Vin Black A2 Vin If you want to use the Remote on off function you can acquire a power cable that includes the remote on off wires The following cables are available from Thrane amp Thrane s eShop e BGAN X BDU Power Cable length 0 5 m e BGAN X BDU LV Cable length 6 m The power cables with remote on off wires contain the following wires Color of wire in Pin number in power cable connector Fancnon Red Al Vin Black A2 Vin Black 1 not connected Green 2 Remote on off Brown 3 not connected Red 4 not connected Orange 5 Remote on off 98 131306 A Power cable selection 15 Appendix 3 Connecting power Calculating the maximum power cable extension For 24 V DC operation the total impedance must be max 500 mQ including the source impedance in the vehicle installation For 12 V DC operation the total impedance must be max 85 mQ including the source impedance in the vehicle installation The total impedance is made up of the following the source impedance in the vehicle installation the cable impedance of the supplied power cable including the impedance in the jo
32. ocate the correct software image xxx dl for the terminal and place it in the TFTP server directory 3 Rename the image to ttexp dl 4 Reconfigure the PC LAN interface to use the static address 192 168 0 2 255 255 255 0 5 Power off the terminal 6 Connect the PC LAN Interface to the terminal 7 Press and hold down the Reset button 8 Keep the Reset button pressed while powering on the terminal and through the next step 9 Monitor the TFTP server window When the upload starts you can release the Reset button When the TFTP upload finishes the terminal boots up using the new image 98 131306 A Reset button 36 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Status signaling Overview The EXPLORER 325 system uses event messages and light indicator to display the status of the system Power indicator The Power indicator is placed above the SIM slot in the connector panel The Power indicator has the following functions Behavior Meaning Steady green Power OK Flashing green The terminal is powering up Flashing orange The terminal is shutting down Off No power 98 131306 A Status signaling 37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Event messages Display of event messages The terminal can detect events during e POST Power On Self Test a self test performed at every power up e PAST Person Activated Self Test a self test performed when you click the Self test button under Help de
33. rature conditions The terminal must be placed in a ventilated area with free space around all sides of the unit except the bottom side Ambient temperature range is 25 C to 55 C If the terminal is installed in a location where the ambient temperature may exceed 45 C we recommend placing the terminal where unintentional contact is avoided If the maximum ambient temperature does not exceed 45 C the terminal can be placed in a public area 98 131306 A Placing the terminal 10 Chapter 2 Installing the system Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal Mounting the Basic cable support The Basic cable support is available from Thrane amp Thrane s eShop as Accessories kit F Terminal When mounted on the terminal the Basic cable support offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the terminal using cable strips To mount the Basic cable support do as follows 1 Remove the two rubber washers from the bottom of the terminal at the connector panel end The threaded bushings underneath the rubber washers are used for mounting the cable support 98 131306 A Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal 11 Chapter 2 Installing the system 2 Fasten the Basic cable support to the terminal using two M4 x 6 mm countersunk screws G 3 Install the terminal as described in the next section Installing the terminal Do as follows to mount the terminal 1 Insert four screws through the mounting ho
34. rse polarity The power connector is a D sub connector placed in the connector panel For information on power recommendations and how to connect see Connecting power on page 13 Pin out The power connector is a Mixed D Sub connector 7W2 control pin male power pin male The below table shows the pin out for the connector and the colors of the corresponding wires Pin number Pin function color ofuina in Mixed D Sub connector power cable 7W2 male Al Vin Red A2 543 Al A2 Vin Black 1 not connected Black 21 2 Remote on off Green 3 not connected Brown 4 not connected Red 5 Remote on off Orange 98 131306 A DC power input 22 Analog Phone interface Overview Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces The terminal has one RJ 11 port which can be used for connection of an analog phone or fax machine Pin out The Phone connector is an RJ 11 6 4 female connector The table and figure below show the connector outline and pin assignments Se Pin function 1 2 2 not connected 3 Tip 4 Ring 5 not connected 6 e 98 131306 A Analog Phone interface R 11 female connector 123456 rT TI 23 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces LAN interface Overview The terminal has two Ethernet LAN ports with Power over Ethernet PoE The standard for the Ethernet ports is IEEE 802 3af and the connectors are RJ
35. s the features and functions of the Thrane IP Handset The IP handset works as a Standard IP handset but also serves as a user interface for the EXPLORER 325 system In this manual typography is used as indicated below Bold is used for the following purposes e To emphasize words Example Do not touch the antenna e To indicate what the user should select in the user interface Example Select SETTINGS gt LAN Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross references Example For further information see Connecting Cables on page vi Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 98 131306 A Table of contents System units Udeo U enlo n aa AE EE AE A E O E AT EXPLORER 325 terminal EXPLORER 325 antenna Thrane IP Handset amp Cradle Installing the system Unpacking Placing the antenna Installing the antenna Placing the terminal Installing the EXPLORER 325 terminal Connecting power Power source Power cable selection Connecting power Hardware interfaces The connector panel Antenna interface on terminal DC power Input sssini stenen ep rnaar aE EEEE EEEE ARRESE iaia Analog Phone interface LAN interface Discrete I O interface Starting up the system Using the SIM card Powering the system Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal Operating the system vii Chapter 6 Appendix A Troubleshooting Reset button oe cceccceseccec
36. seccessseeeceeccees Status signaling sisceuccssatndasnsssearezesssadstavsraacounts Logging of events sssessssesessssesssessssesesessesesee Part numbers Systemi UNIS srecetina nenede iaee 5 2 ae een eee eer ere ee ei Appendix B Technical specifications Glossary Index 98 131306 A OVEIVIOW ou ceeeccceeccecescecesccessceceecceessscessaceee EXPLORER 325 antenna ou eeeeeeeeereceeeeeee EXPLORER 325 terminal 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Table of contents viii Chapter 1 System units Introduction The basic system consists of three units The terminal the antenna and the IP handset with cradle EXPLORER 325 terminal The terminal is the central unit in the system It contains all user interfaces and handles all communication between the BGAN antenna and the local communication units phones computers etc The terminal supplies 23 0 30 0 V DC to the antenna through a single coaxial cable The DC input for the terminal is designed for both 24 V DC and 12 V DC power supply EXPLORER 325 antenna The EXPLORER 325 antenna is a mechanical tracking antenna consisting of a 2 axis stabilized antenna with RF unit antenna control unit and GPS antenna The antenna is dedicated to the Inmarsat BGAN Broadband Global Area Network system and is designed for roof mounting ona vehicle All communication between the antenna and terminal passes through a single coaxial cable Saran ss C74
37. shut down Note that the handset and terminal must be set up to be able to communicate with each other For further information refer to the user manual for the handset The maximum length of the cable between IP cradle and terminal is 80 m D If you insert a switch or similar between the cradle and the terminal make sure that it conforms to the industry standard IEEE 802 3 af using data pairs 98 131306 A LAN interface 25 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces Discrete I O interface Overview The terminal has an I O connector with 5 configurable inputs outputs The connector is a WieCon Type 8513S connector A mating I O connector is included in the delivery Pin out The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments WieCon Type 8513S connector TLD 123 45 6 7 8 Pin number Connection Default configuration 1 GPIO 1 Ringer output 2 GPIO 2 Warning Error output 3 GPIO 3 Mute output 4 GPIO 4 Radio silence input 5 GPIO 5 Ignition input 6 Chassis GND Chassis GND 7 DC out 9 15 V DC 50 mA 8 DC in ignition input a The default functions of the I O pins are described in the next section 98 131306 A Discrete I O interface 26 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces Default configuration of 1 0 pins The built in web interface of the terminal offers a page for configuring the I O pins The functions of the I O pins are as follows
38. sk in the web interface or e CM Continuous Monitoring continuous monitoring while the system is in operation When the terminal detects an event that requires your action it issues an event message You can see the active event messages in the web interface by clicking the warning symbol in the icon bar at the top in the web interface All events are logged in the event log For information on the event log see Event log on page 38 Logging of events Diagnostic report The diagnostic report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting When contacting Thrane amp Thrane A S for support please include a diagnostic report To generate the diagnostic report access the web interface and select Help Desk Then click Generate report Event log The event log holds information of all registered events in the terminal or antenna The log includes the time of the occurrence a short description location of the error etc This information can help troubleshooting errors in the system You can see the event log in the web interface For further information on the web interface see the user manual for the EXPLORER 325 system 98 131306 A Logging of events 38 Appendix A Part numbers System units EXPLORER 325 system Item Part number EXPLORER 325 antenna 403058A EXPLORER 325 terminal 403733A TT 3670A Thrane IP Handset amp Cradle wired Item Part
39. t section D If the total impedance is higher than the limits stated in this section the terminal may become unstable and start to on off oscillate The total impedance is made up of the source impedance of the vehicle power supply plus the impedance of connected cables including connectors and joints where cables are extended For further recommendations on power cable selection see Power cable recommendations on page 15 98 131306 A Power source 13 Appendix 3 Connecting power Measuring the source impedance Select a power outlet from the 24 V DC or 12 V DC system and measure the source impedance of the installation as described below 1 Measure the voltage without load R var disconnected 2 Set the current to e g 1 A by adjusting R var 3 Measure the corresponding voltage change Example 1 A and 50 mV Source impedance 50 mV 1 Amp 50 mQ Battery 12 24 V DC Power outlet for terminal RY ans Gry 7 19 l i l V TT Vehicle installations Y Tavar l 98 131306 A Power cable selection 14 Appendix 3 Connecting power Power cable recommendations Overview The terminal is delivered with a power cable which can be extended according to the recommendations in this section e When extending the power cable positive and negative supply wires must be installed closely together side by side to keep cable inductance low e E
40. ul and your fingers may be hurt if they are caught between the antenna and the mounting surface j CAUTION Do not place your fingers underneath the antenna when placing the Under normal driving circumstances the magnetic force of the magnetic mount kit for the antenna should be sufficient to hold the antenna However the magnets may not be able to hold the antenna in place if the vehicle is involved in an accident the magnets are not mounted properly the roof is not plain or made of a material that will not stick properly to the magnets the speed of the vehicle is too high and or the road is very bumpy We recommend mounting the antenna directly on the roof instead of using the magnetic mount kit Make sure that all mounting bolts and nuts are secured properly and that the material of the mounting surface is strong enough to hold the antenna during the intended use Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty 98 131306 A iv About the manual Intended readers This is an installation manual for the EXPLORER 325 system intended for installers of the system and service personnel Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Thrane amp Thrane It is important that you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual Manual overview 98 131306 A Note that this manual do
41. vehicle provided the power switch on the terminal is on M You must set up the ignition function in the terminal For details see the user manual for your EXPLORER 325 system To implement the ignition function connect the appropriate pin in the I O connector to the ignition key switch e Active high default Connect pin 5 to Ground Connect pin 8 to high 10 5 32 V DC when the ignition is on 98 131306 A Connecting power 18 Appendix 3 Connecting power e Active low Connect pin 8 to positive DC voltage 10 5 32 V DC Connect pin 5 to Ground lt 1 2 V DC when the ignition is on For pin out and default functions see Discrete I O interface on page 26 For information on the standby current when the ignition power is off see Standby current on page 45 in the general specifications Connecting a Remote on off switch The terminal has a remote on off function When the terminal power switch is in the on position you can remote control the power function By installing a switch that can short circuit the Remote on off pins 2 pin 5 and 5 in the power connector you can power the terminal on or off with this remote switch When pins 2 and 5 are not short circuited and valid input power is present the terminal is powered on provided the Power switch is in the on position For pin out for the power connector and a description of the wire colors in the power cable see Pin out on page 22 p
42. y open no connection to ground When an alarm occurs the switch is closed connected to ground The switch is opened again when all warnings errors are cleared Pin 3 Mute output Pin 3 acts as a built in switch in the terminal Pin 3 can be used to provide an external signal that is active during a phone call The signal can be used to mute external equipment You can configure pin 3 to Normally closed or Normally open e Normally Closed default The internal switch at pin 3 is normally closed pin 3 is connected to ground During phone calls the switch opens no connection to ground When the call is ended the switch is closed again connected to ground e Normally Open The internal switch at pin 3 is normally open no connection to ground The switch is closed connected to ground during phone calls When the call is ended the switch opens again no connection to ground 98 131306 A Discrete I O interface 27 Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces Pin 4 Radio silence input Activation of this pin causes the system to assume radio silence i e to stop all transmission from the system The terminal gracefully closes all open connections and deregisters from the BGAN network No transmission is allowed until the pin is deactivated You can configure pin 4 to Active low or Active high e Active low default Connect pin 4 to ground lt 1 2 V DC when it should be activated e Active high Connect pin 4 to ground lt 1 2
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