IridiTRAK Installation & User Manual
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1. lt BEAM IridiTRAK Model RST430 Alert Tracking Monitoring Interface Installation amp User Manual Beam Communications Pty Ltd Page 1 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual lridiTRAK RST430 Supporting applications for Ships Security Alert System SSAS Alert Alarm Systems Vessel Monitoring System VMS Vehicle Asset Monitoring Wireless Pendant Duress Alarm INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL Beam Communications Pty Ltd 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Information furnished by Beam Communications Pty Ltd Beam is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Beam for its use or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Beam Beam reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2009 Beam Communications Pty Ltd All rights reserved Product name lridiTRAK Installation amp User Manual Part Number USRMANO038 Manual revision 09 Release date April 2013 Page 2 of 46 Package contents Check that your Iridi RAK package contains 1 x RST430 IridiTRAK unit 1 x Power Cable Loom 1 x USB Configuration cable 1 x Installation amp User manual 1 x Quick Start Guide 00600 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for y2. Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual User Installer information Please record your serial number here for future reference Model BEAM IridiTRAK RST4 0 seio 29 LOL IL JL IL This number can be copied from the white shipping label on the Iridi RAK box Eg ITK02833 The following PIN codes may be required to use your lridi RAK please complete these details for future reference pipes 3170 PIN of IridiTRAK via o m Supplied here Config port Default setting IMS IridiTRAK Management System Installation Location Installation Date Installation Technician Place Of Purchase Other Notes Page 44 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Troubleshooting the lridiTRAK This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while running the Iridi RAK No lights on lridiTRAK A Check the cable between the lridi RAK and power The lridiTRAK may be in sleep or power saving mode Make sure On Off Pin 3 and Ignition Pin 3 are High Q PC cannot connect to lridiTRAK A Ensure that the IMS has been properly installed and the correct Com port number is chosen Q Monitored Alarms are always alarmed triggered A Check that you have installed a normally closed circuit switch A normally open switch will cause the alarm to be active Ensure that you have not exceeded the cables run distance Check all the
3. The ridiTRAK Installation amp User Manual is for new and experienced users of wireless network systems Page 9 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual About the IridiTRAK Mice dense anam domos poems P cor To wen mers ON wire tek Or The BEAM IridiTRAK range of terminals incorporate the latest most advanced technology in providing global alert tracking and monitoring services Key Features amp Benefits Global Coverage e Support for multiple alert buttons amp Multi Mode Devices Digital IO mE Iridium Satellite GPS Multiple alert notifications Sensitive GPS engine In built Passcode protected Messaging Capable Simple Installation configuration 9 32VDC input Local amp remote configuration Intelligent power saving modes Remote Control Iridium Satellite System Iridium is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the earth Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available Tracking Data The sending of position and status messages for any asset vehicle or personnel can be simply and easily reported For tracking applications the intelligent Iridi RAK allows the unit to be configured so that position reports can be sent upon configured periodic interval Page 10 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Tracking Monitoring Features o Global cove
4. Note Use NOREP in lt response location gt N A 725y Turn OFF Emergency Note Use NOREP in lt response location gt N A 726y Remote Polling Note Use NOREP in lt response location gt Page 30 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Emergency Event Emergency State The unit has one emergency state irrelevant of what triggered the alarm When Emergency is turned ON unit will not differentiate between Alarm button pressed and Man down pendent both will be treated as only one Emergency While unit is on emergency mode unit will send Emergency messages Emergency state sequence When emergency is trigged the flowing event sequence will happen 1 Emergency Triggered This could be done by either pressing Emergency button or by triggering the man down pendent 2 Alert LED is ON not flashing On IridiTRAK Alert LED indicates trying to send message 3 Emergency Message sent by the unit to the server First message goes through IridiTRAK 4 Alert LED is flashing slowly On IridiTRAK Alert LED this indicates at least one message has been sent 5 E mail will be delivered with attachment file from Iridium Open and read file using text editor or Hex Edit if sent in economy message format 6 Acknowledge needs to be sent to Unit from the server control center Send remote command LTK NOREP lt supervisor pin 723y Refer page 29 Reading MO Message from E mail for
5. Screw NORMALLY CLOSED loop connect to J Pin 5 ki Loop A In i Terminal an alert button pendant system relay contacts K Pin 6 Loop A Out If not using it MUST be wire linked Y Terminal CLOSED to avoid false emergency Screw NORMALLY CLOSED loop connect to L Pin 7 Loop B In p Terminal an alert button pendant system relay contacts M Pin 8 Loop Out If not using it MUST be wire linked Y Terminal CLOSED to avoid false emergency N Pin 9 Screw Alert LED Out Terminal 10 Screw Spare GND normally used for Alert LED Terminal Mountin P s 9 4mm Mounting holes for securing terminal Y Page 13 of 46 lridiT RAK Installation amp User Manual IridiTRAK Installation This chapter explains how to install your lridi RAK WARNING Make sure the power to the product is switched off before you install the cables If you do not the lridiTRAK may be damaged Please handle electrostatic sensitive components with care to avoid electro static discharge Please remove the IridiTRAK unit and other contents from their packaging and place the products on a clean cleared desktop or work bench IridiTRAK Wiring Connections The lridiTRAK is provided with a wiring loom which connects to the DC power source and also offers various inputs and outputs that can be utilised If these extra inputs and outputs are not required for your particular application please DO NOT connect
6. when loops are enabled Please use a wire link to close the loop s if they are NOT being used with an alarm button or wireless pendant receiver Page 38 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Alarm Cable amp Button Installation Cable Specification BEAM cable should be used for installation of alert buttons or cable that complies with the following specification to ensure proper installation and use Up to 100 metres 300 feet per loop Use only medium duty polarised figure 8 cables with 19 conductors of 0 193mm or better for each alarm loop to 100m in length Due consideration must be made on using cable with UV stable and or flame retardant insulation where the installation requires it In excess of 100 metres 300 feet per loop The total maximum cable length for the loops 500 metres 1500 feet Use only heavy duty polarised figure 8 cables with 24 conductors of 0 2mm or better for each alarm loop Due consideration must be made on using cable with UV stable and or flame retardant insulation where the installation requires it The total maximum cable length for loops should still not exceed 500 metres 1500 feet Note When installing cabling through a noisy electrical environment it is recommended to consider using a shielded type of the above cables and or a twisted pair Page 39 of 46 lridiTRAK Installation amp User Manual Cable Installation The cable for t
7. IRIDITRAK CONFIGURATION 33 IRIDITRAK CONFIGURATION 33 IRIDITRAK DEFAULT CONFIGURATION 34 IRIDITRAK ONLINE OPTIONAL ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED SEND A MESSAGE TO IRIDITRAK 36 UsiNG SHORT BURST DATA SBD 36 CONNECTING TO MONITORED LOOPS 38 ALARM CABLE amp BUTTON INSTALLATION 39 CABLE SPECIFICATION 39 CABLE INSTALLATION 40 ASSEMBLY OF THE ALARM BUTTONS 40 TROUBLESHOOTING THE IRIDITRAK45 BEAM WARRANTY CONDITIONS 46 SPECIFICATIONS 41 GENERAL FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 41 GPS IRIDIUM SPECIFICATIONS 42 PHYSICAL amp ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS 43 USER INSTALLER INFORMATION 44 Page 4 of 46 Safety Information IMPORTANT Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the BEAM IridiTRAK Failing to follow instructions may compromise the safety of the product and may result in personal injury and or equipment damage Please consult your supplier if you have any further questions Your lridiTRAK is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is ON it receives and sends out radio frequency RF signals The design of your lridiTRAK system complies with international safety standards D WARNING DO NOT open equipment
8. There are no user serviceable parts inside If a DC power supply is to be used its output must comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV requirements of IEC60950 and be within the operational DC voltage range and power capacity as specified in this manual All connectors must only be connected to equipment ports which comply with the Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV requirements of IEC60950 Store the system in a cool and dry area Do not submerge the system in water Do not place foreign metal objects or debris in the system If debris fall into the system please return to factory for service Safety Iridium Transceiver The lridiTRAK has an in built Iridium transceiver which is designed to be used with an external antenna This antenna transmits RF energy The lridium antenna fitted via an extension coaxial cable must be located more than 0 3 meters 1 foot from human body person when in operation 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 These standards are based on extensive sci
9. phones may get interference which could affect performance Page 7 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual About BEAM I gt BEAM BEAM Communications is an authorised manufacturer of Iridium Satellite products BEAM develops subscriber products that utilise the Iridium satellite network of Low Earth Orbit satellites known as LEOs The Iridium network is extensively used around the world by commercial enterprises and defence agencies BEAM products address the needs of individuals communities government agencies and the corporate sector providing voice and data access without the need for traditional wire line or mobile phone infrastructure As the Iridium satellite network is global BEAM s products address global markets across the spectrum of rural and remote users including households motor vehicles telemetry maritime and emergency services BEAM Communications Pty Ltd 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave Victoria 3170 AUSTRALIA Web www beamcommunications com Info info beamcommunications com Support support beamcommunications com Tel 61 3 8588 4500 Fax 61 3 9560 9055 Page 8 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Welcome Welcome to the BEAM IridiT RAK Alert Tracking amp Monitoring system This Installation and User manual contains all the information you need to install and operate the BEAM IridiTRAK and discover the advantages of BEAM Communications and Iridium Network technology
10. these wires Before installing or connecting the IridiTRAK please read the following thoroughly to ensure a quality installation WARNING AN MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage USE ONLY IN NEGATIVE CHASSIS GROUNDED VEHICLES Check with your dealer if you are not sure Failure to do so may result in fire etc BEFORE WIRING DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel shift lever brake pedals etc can be extremely hazardous DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES Page 14 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual When drilling holes in the chassis for installation take precautions so as not to contact damage or obstruct pipes fuel lines tanks or electrical wiring Failure to take such precautions may result in fire DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTE
11. D messages for the destination ISU e A maximum of 50 messages may be in any ISU s queue at any one timeregardless of whether they where sent as an individual message with attachment or a single message with multiple attachments The GSS will reject any message over this limit NOTE The message body plays no role in the message transfer process any information contained in the body will be discarded by the GSS Page 37 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual to Monitored Loops Connecting Up to two loops may be connected to the IridiTRAK The system is configured for normally closed NC operation With NC when using more than one button per loop the buttons or monitored loop are wired in series such that any break will trigger the alarm or a change in condition V When using the monitored loops each loop must have a complete circuit therefore each loop must have an in and an out connected on the wiring loom This has the advantage of continuous monitoring of the loop to protect against unintended damage etc If the monitored loops are being used in an alarm alert situation then multiple alert buttons can be used upon each loop ensuring that all buttons or triggers are Normally Closed NC To accommodate larger deployments each alert loop can be run up to 500m Up to 10 buttons triggers can be installed per loop so long as the standard wiring guidelines are followed NOTE Both loops are active
12. IDITRAK WIRING CONNECTIONS 14 BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR WIRING INSTALLATION 16 MOUNTING THE IRIDITRAK UNIT 18 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM 19 INSTALLING THE IRIDIUM ANTENNA 20 PLANNING THE IRIDIUM ANTENNA INSTALLATION 20 INSTALLATION OPTIONS 21 GPS ANTENNA 22 ACTIVE GPS ANTENNA 22 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 22 POWERING UP 23 STATUS LED 23 FUNCTIONALITY OF THE IRIDITRAK 24 POWER LOSS 24 EMERGENCY MESSAGES 24 IGNITION ON OFF MESSAGES 24 POSITION REPORTS 24 SLEEP MODE 25 REMOTE COMMANDS 25 STATES OF IRIDITRAK 26 TRACKING MODE 26 EMERGENCY MODE 26 SLEEP MODE 26 ALERT LED STATUS 27 EXTERNAL ALERT LED 27 MESSAGING FORMATS FOR IRIDITRAK 28 MO MESSAGE FORMAT 28 READING MO MESSAGE FROM E MAIL 29 MT MOBILE TERMINATED REMOTE COMMANDS FORMAT 30 EMERGENCY EVENT 31 EMERGENCY STATE 31 EMERGENCY STATE SEQUENCE 31
13. Ignition OFF 3 Tracking message 5 Remote Polling 18 Emergency Message 19 Remote Command Acknowledge for Emergency Turn off Page 35 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Send a message to lridiT RAK Using Short Burst Data SBD Short Burst Data SBD can be used to delivery Position Tracking reports to predetermined email addresses The email addresses are programmed with your Service Provider to send directly from the Iridium gateway SBD must be provisioned for this IMEI for this to operate SBD email destinations are setup on the SBD provisioning website for your particular Iridium IMEI of your Iridi T RAK Once SBD has been activated with your Service Provider you can simply activate position tracking via SBD in the LMS In order to send a MT message from the Vendor Application to the Field Application the Vendor Application must send the message to the GSS Gateway Server where it will be queued for delivery awaiting contact from the ISU lridiT RAK to retrieve it The message will remain in the queue for up to five 5 days awaiting contact from the ISU to retrieve it After five days the message is removed from the queue automatically by the GSS e Messages sent to an ISU from the VA are sent to the email address data sbd iridium com e Placing at least one and up to a total of four IMEI s into the subject line of the email identifies the destination ISU s IridiTRAK If there is more than
14. MS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems or any other safety related system or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing them may result in serious injury If swallowed consult a physician immediately DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement etc and results in serious accident CAUTION ay HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience To ensure safety always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts like the seat rails or sharp or pointed edges This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring If wiring passes th
15. Mechanical D ur suorsuouurm SUOISUBWIG i im Xv LIPHI 0871 suoneoiunululo2 INV3g Buiddej jjes 9g JO Gel oq M S ESN 015 JUNOP SOISNI 5489 3 18V39 AH3S ON O3 O0IA3H H3ACO 3l ALNYHY YM Ve SPACE IPAG 1 H3AAOd AVHLIPMI 05154 IPPON _ __ _ SI 2 euuaguy i LJ 10000000000 Sd9 tL 0OL68Z98GS8tv EGLI peg asn DSE mg BPP FES ED i sup pp X 845 gs3 d x P m gt y lt gt NA 03 e 40 00 NO ureuuau lt g 40 v sdoo7 pasnun 98 toL 946 227 Page 19 of 46 lridiTRAK Installation amp User Manual the Iridium Antenna The Iridium antenna is required for the RST430 lridiTRAK The SMA female connector is 50ohm and can be used with a SMA to TNC adapter if required Planning the Iridium Antenna Installation The fixed site antenna system consists of a fixed mount antenna and a coaxial cable system that connects the antenna to the IridiTRAK The antenna system is suitable for both marine and terrestrial applications and is designed to meet Iridium System performance requirements when installed according to the instructions in this guide The following figure sh
16. PS Engine Receiver Type 16channel ANTARIS4 positioning L1 frequency 1575 42MHz C A Code Standard Positioning Service 8192 time frequency search windows Max Navigation Update Rate 4 Hz default 1Hz Accuracy Position 2 5m 5 0 m SEP Position DGPS SBAS 2 0m CEP 3 0m SEP Acquisition Cold Start 34 s to 41s Warm Start 33 s Hot Start lt 3 5 Re acquisition lt 1s Sensitivity Tracking 158 dBm Acquisition amp Reacquisition 148 dBm Cold Starts 142 dBm Active Antenna Minimum gain 15 20dB Recommendations to compensate signal loss in RF cable 1 5 dB 50 dB Maximum noise figure Maximum gain Antenna Supply 3 3 Vde Antenna Connector SMA Female socket 50 ohms Antenna Supervisor Short circuit detection reported to error log Operational Limits Altitude 18 000 m Velocity 515 m s lridium 9601 Transceiver Engine RST430 Frequency range 1616MHz to 1626 5MHz Average Power Average Power Receiver Sensitivity 7W during a transmit slot max 0 6 W during a frame typical 118 5 dBm at 50W typical Receiver Spurious Rejection at offsets gt 1 MHz typical 60 dB Duplexing method TDD Time Domain Duplex Oscillator stability 1 5ppm Input output impedance 50 Ohms Multiplexing method TDMA FDMA Antenna VSWR 1 5 1 50 ohms Antenna Connector SMA Female socket 50 ohms SBD Short Burs
17. and includes a 10byte payload contains Latitude Longitude Date Time Alarm Number in a binary format Beep The IridiT RAK device will emit a short beep when sending messages Single Beep Attempting to send Double Beep Message sending attempt successful Page 28 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Reading MO Message from E mail All the messages sent from Iridi RAK except economy message are sent in plain text which can be open and read using any text editor however economic messages are sent in binary format and can be read using following method Parsing Economy Message Format The data message will arrive in your email client Inbox as a binary attachment Open the email message Save the binary attachment sbd file to the file system Download the freeware Windows program called Hexedit to view the binary data Haxedit can be downloaded from http www catch22 net software hexedit asp Start the Hexedit program Drag the saved binary attachment file sbd file inside the Hexedit program View the data Untitled HexEdit File Edit Search View Tools Help D Ba A New Open Save Paste Undo Find Calc Types Spawn 00000000 07 3D 73 55 22 26 54 BO 39 02 sU amp T 9 Cursor 00000007 Value 80 10 bytes The 10 byte data message has the following format Byte Content Byte 1 Equation In 8 bit binary Byte 2 SSSS D Lat Lng Msd where SSSS bits sequence mod16 Latitu
18. astic into the location or alternatively can be secured using adhesive Ensure that some appropriate sealant is used where the holes have been made in the casing to avoid liquid ingress Using the specified cable connect the wires into the input of the switch as indicated below Be sure the connection is firmly and securely made tightening the screw at the base of the connector The alarm button should now be secured into place Page 40 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual General Functional Specifications Electrical Power DC 9 to 32VDC 2A Plug pack 90 250VAC 50 60Hz input if required ordered separately Power Consumption Average Idle registered Mode 1 5 Watt Transmit Mode 1 8 Watt Eg When using an 11V input typical current of 130mA average when registered locked and 160mA average whilst transmitting Sleep Mode 20mA Current 0 024 User Interface Inputs Outputs 2 x Alarm Loops Alarm Mode Normally Closed Loop IN to OUT Up to 500m cable run multiple buttons Ignition Key Accessory Sense 0 to 32Vdc Tolerant and ON OFF inputs High 1 gt 7 Low 1 OV lt 1Vdc 2 inputs and 2 outputs Additional Interface USB Config Port 5 pin Mini B Female socket Suits standard 5 pin Mini B Male to A Male USB cable Page 41 of 46 IridiT RAK Installation amp User Manual GPS Iridium Specifications G
19. cabling ensure there are no breaks stretches or electrical interference on the line Ensure that one of the buttons has not been disconnected Ensure that a wire link is used on a loop which is left unused Q IridiTRAK keeps powering OFF A Check that the cables to the lridi RAK and the IridiT RAK are all connected correctly Ensure the power supply to the Iridi RAK is within specification The IridiT RAK may be in sleep or power saving mode Make sure that if Ignition is not being used it is wire linked to Vin Q Unit sends incorrect time unit sends time few hours different to current time A The unit sends UTC time which would explain the time difference you are seeing Time difference can be different from place to place Please adjust time reference in your message receiving system to compensate Page 45 of 46 IridiT RAK Installation amp User Manual BEAM Warranty Conditions BEAM Communications gives this express warranty along with extended warranty endorsements where applicable in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose This constitutes our sole warranty and obligation with regard to our products as well as the Customer s sole remedy BEAM Communications expressly disclaims all liability and responsibility for any special indirect or consequential damages or any further loss of any kind whatsoever resultin
20. de 1 indicates ve latitude South Longitude 1 indicates ve longitude West Msd is MSDigit of longitude D gt MMMM Byte 3 4 latitude HHMM LSD in upper 4 bits MSD in lower 4 bits Byte 5 6 latitude MMMM Byte 7 8 Byte 7 8 T E HHMM LSD in upper 4 bits MSD in lower 4 its 1 already encoded above Page 29 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual MT Mobile Terminated Remote Commands Format The BEAM IridiTRAK is designed to handle remote configuration and control commands via SBD email The remote configuration options allow you to control many settings This enables you to make changes to setting durations clearing alerts sending acknowledgement and remote polling To configure your RST remotely you will need to know its IMEI and Supervisor PIN The basic format for remote commands are as follows response location lt supervisor pin command command For example LTK SBD 23170 A This would return the status information via SBD Remote Command Listing Function Query Command Update Command Equation Processing 71 71y Turn on 71n Turn off Status A N A Position Reports Time 731 731 value Value Numeric value no greater then 64bits Emergency Message 732 732 value Time Value Numeric value no greater then 64bits Time before going to 733 733 value Sleep Value Numeric value no greater then 64bits Server Acknowledgement N A 723y
21. during alarm triggering A ES Pin 10 IN OUT Extra Signal Ground Oe d USB Config Port A 16 of 46 PIN FUNCTIONS ON OFF PIN 3 is an input which can be used to switch the IridiTRAK On Off This completely shuts down the module for the lowest power consumption If not being using the ON OFF switch should be kept connected to Vin to stay On Ignition Sense PIN 4 is an input which can be used to switch the lridi TRAK from a sleep power mode to normal operation This is normally wired in a vehicle installation to the Key Accessory power so that the terminal enters a low power sleep mode after a short while when the vehicle is turned off A message can be automatically sent to indicate when the Ignition Sense input changes state If not being used this input should be connected to Vin to ensure it never enters sleep mode Alarm Loops 2 Alarm loops can be programmed as alarm monitoring which then requires that a normally closed switch is used Breaking this loop button going open circuit causes the alarm to be triggered which is then used to perform a programmed task such as sending a position report or an emergency message See also Send a message to IridiT RAK page 36 If Alarm mode is not required then these connections MUST be looped CLOSED with a linking wire to avoid false alarm External LED OUT Driver This output can be directly connect
22. ed to a standard LED It outputs 5mA maximum current from an internal 5V source This can be left floating if not required Q Extra Signal Ground This wire is provided as an extra return ground 0 volts which is provided for convenient wiring of the external LED cable This can be left floating if not required CAUTION The various wires have different electronic interfaces Refer to the preceeding wiring diagram for the correct voltage range to qualify a logic high 1 or logic low 0 input Page 17 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Mounting the IridiTRAK Unit The Iridi RAK enclosure has two 2 slotted mount holes on each side of 4mm diameter Self tapping screws eg 6 or M3 or M4 machine screws bolts can be used to mount the IridiT RAK to flat surface NOTE To ensure reliable sturdy fixing Mount the IridiTRAK on a clean even surface Use the correct type of screws If mounting on brick or poured concrete surface let the cement completely dry before you mount the unit If mounting on a wooden surface make sure the wood is structurally sound Leave enough room around the unit to allow unhindered access to the rear panel Do not install the unit in a permanently concealed recess You must be able to access and remove the unit should future service configuration be required Page 18 of 46 lridiTRAK Installation amp User Manual iagram D Imensions
23. entific 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 Page 5 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Do not operate your satellite telephone when a person is within 1 foot 30 centimeters of the antenna A person or object within 1 foot 30 centimeters of the antenna could impair call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary and expose that person to RF energy in excess of that established by the FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Asa precaution please maintain maximum body distance as possible from the antenna during call transmission Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the tranceiver and may violate local agency regulations Please refer to your Service Provider for further information Page 6 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Conventions in this Manual Warnings cautions and notes appear throughout this manual They are represented by following conventions providing information to prevent personal injury or damage to WARNING This symbol and associated text indicate a warning note AN equipment NOTE This symbol and associated text indicate a note providing general operating information INTERFERENCE All wireless
24. g from the use of our product s The Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the limit of BEAM s liability for any loss whatsoever shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the Customer for the product to which a claim is made All products manufactured by BEAM Communications are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship in accordance with and subject to the following terms and conditions This warranty is limited to the original Customer only It cannot be transferred or assigned to third parties unless the intent to transfer to a third party is expressly indicated in a purchase order and or warranty processing arrangements have been agreed upon in writing by BEAM BEAM Communications does not warrant any installation maintenance or service of the Products not performed by BEAM nor does it warrant the use of Products with unapproved ancillary products BEAM Communications will correct any defects in material or workmanship of products manufactured by BEAM which appear within 12 months from the date of shipment by BEAM Communications to the Customer BEAM Communications will repair or replace at our option any defective product provided that our analysis and or inspection discloses that such defects developed under normal and proper use This warranty does not extend to goods subjected to liquid or particulate ingress extreme humidity misuse neglect accident or improper installation or to maintenance or repair of
25. g used does not exceed 3aB loss The antenna system is suitable for marine vehicle and fixed applications and is designed to meet Iridium System performance requirements when installed according to the instructions in this guide The following figure shows typical Installations X X Desirable Antenna Location Vehicle Antenna Installation uis The ideal position for any vehicle Te mounted application is to doo capitalise on the greatest ground f oan plane from the surface of the V vehicle Desirable Antenna Location Marine Antenna Installation In the case of a marine installation the antenna should me installed without obstruction of other instruments or structures The antenna should not be positioned within range of radar equipment or other RF interference See section Error Reference source not found on website Page 21 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual GPS Antenna Active GPS Antenna Active GPS antennas must be used on the IridiTRAK terminal for supplying GPS signal input to the terminal The active antenna is connected directly to the SMA connector at the rear of the unit BEAM supplies a selection of Active GPS antennas Please refer to the website for antenna types Installation guidelines The GPS antennas should be installed according with typical antenna installations Be sure to have as clear line of sight to the sky as possible ensure that high frequenc
26. he alert buttons should be installed by a certified marine installer using only the BEAM certified cable or cable that is within the above specification The BEAM RST996 Alarm cabling is recommended To avoid false alarms or inadvertent activation the cable should also be protected where possible be sure not to secure the cable to fixtures too tightly that may cause damage to the cabling Assembly of the Alarm Buttons BEAM recommends the use of the BEAM RST995 Alert buttons for the installation of the Alarm system The BEAM Alert Buttons have been specifically selected and tested for Alarm activation deployment It is desirable to use the specified button However if alternate buttons are used in an installation be sure to consider the following Are the buttons working in normally closed operation L Is the button momentary in operation LJ Is the button guarded L Is the button suitable and rated for use in maritime environments Connecting the cables to the button Dismantle the alarm button by removing the large screws on the top of the alarm button It is probably easiest to do this at the location at which the alert button is to be mounted Drill a hole into the base mount of the alarm button in order to pass the cable through to the terminals for connection Now is also a good time to secure the base of the alarm button into the mounting position The base can be secured by drilling screws through the pl
27. lowing remote commands Cancel triggered alarm Change tracking message interval Change emergency message interval Change time to allow after Ignition OFF Change PIN Acknowledge emergency message is received Remote polling All remote commands will be verified by the PIN Cancel triggered alarm and Remote polling remote commands received by the unit will initiate an action and the unit will send an acknowledgment response It will not send an acknowledgment response if e Ignition is OFF e Unit is powered off Page 25 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual States of IridiTRAK There are 3 states Unit will be in one of the state at a time 1 Tracking Mode 2 Emergency Mode 3 Sleep Mode Tracking Mode Occurs When a Unit is not in Emergency b Ignition is ON Messages e Ignition ON Ignition OFF e e Position Reports e Remote polling message with Position Reports Message Queue e if queue is full higher priority messages will override lower priority messages Emergency Mode Occurs When a Emergency button is pressed b Man down pendent goes into triggered state Messages e Emergency Message with Position Report e Ignition ON e Ignition OFF e Remote polling message with Position Reports Message Queue e Will override any present message in the queue if message queue is full Sleep Mode Occurs When a Unit is not in Emergency and USB is disconnected b Ignition is OFF a
28. nd USB is disconnected Messages e No Messages will be sent Message Queue e All previously Queued messages will be deleted e X minutes will be given before deleting any messages Page 26 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Alert LED Status External Alert LED If the Alert LED is installed to pins 9 and 10 on the I O connector it will function as follows 1 ON When alarm has been triggered and the unit is trying to send message 2 Flashing Slowly When Emergency Message has been sent from the unit 3 Flashing Quickly After the network server has acknowledged that the message was received 4 OFF When the unit has been sent a command to reset the Emergency and re arm itself for next alarm detection Page 27 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Messaging Formats for IridiTRAK MO Message Format Iridi RAK allows user to select the message contains from following options System Settings Field Default Prefix Example Time UNIX Format FU FU1184816146 Beam System AL AL23 Includes three fields TU TU1184816146 SQ 923 Tracking Field Default Prefix Example Lat and LT LT 37 92043 hie LG145 14886 Speed meters per VL VL12000 hour Altitude meters above HT HT23 sea level Direction degrees DR DR234 Economy Message Select this to specify that the message is of type Economy This message has no user customizable fields
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30. o be transmitted and received in a very timely manner to or from the device Iridium Short Burst Data is charged per byte i e time charges do not apply Page 11 of 46 lridiT RAK Installation amp User Manual Body Panels lt BEAM _ Model RST430 tridiTRAK POWER INPUT 9Vdc 32Vdc 2A WARRANTY VOID IF COVER REMOVED SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE Wire4ink unused Loops or To remain ON wire4ink On Off pin to VIN pin 2 H r a g S 22 888 c z THEE A 59 H 37 6 5 8 825 B 0000000000 Model shown is the RST430 Page 12 of 46 lridiTRAK Installation amp User Manual ITEM CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 430 A Iridium SMA Antenna connector for Iridium 9601 SBD module Antenna Internal Transceiver Module B GPS Antenna SMA Antenna connector for super sense GPS module Y C Status LED Dual Colour Network Registration GPS Status LED v D Config port USB Programming amp configuration port Y E Connector 10 Pins 10 pins Input amp Output pluggable connector v F Pin 1 Screw Power V GND Terminal G Pin 2 Screw Power V Vin Terminal Master On Off Input H Pin 3 Y Terminal If not using Wire link to Vin to remain ON Ignition Sense Input Pin 4 Use to determine when Sleep Terminal If not using Wire link to Vin to remain awake
31. off 0 3s on System Status Solid Red gt system error In Sleep mode power saving LED s will be OFF With no external power LED s will be OFF Page 23 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual of the IridiTRAK Power Loss The unit stores its operational state for seamless function through a power failure Emergency Messages Send an emergency message every X minutes default 5min intervals when any of the following happens e Alarm button is pressed e Man down pendent goes into triggered state The unit has one emergency state irrelevant of what triggered the alarm When Emergency is turned ON unit will not differentiate between Alarm button pressed and Man down pendent both will be treated as only one Emergency Emergency messages will survive loss of power and continue to be resent once power is reapplied The first emergency messages will be sent as soon as the unit goes into alert state alarm button or man down pendent It will try to send a message for 2 hours and then if unsuccessful drop the message after this time period This first message will contain a snapshot of the message contents when the alarm occurred Once this initial message has been transmitted the unit will then send emergency messages every x minutes These messages will contain current information at the time of sending Emergency Messages will continue to be sent unless e Aremote command message is received instr
32. one destination IMEIs then list the additional IMEls on the subject line separated with a single space between each IMEI e The email message must contain a properly formatted sender From address otherwise the message will be dropped by the Gateway Server The data message e g lridiTRAK remote command to the ISU must be carried as an attachment to the email e The attachment name must have a sbd file name extension E g importantdata sbd e File names can be up to 80 characters Including the sbd extension File names are not case sensitive e The maximum size of the binary message not the Base64 version is ISU specific and is between one byte and the maximum MT message size The GSS will reject message sizes that are too large for a particular ISU type e The attachment must use standard Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions MIME Base64 encoding as defined in RFC 2045 Page 36 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual e Multiple messages may be queued by a single email by including the additional separate attachments in the email message subject to the maximum number of messages permitted in the queue o Note that if one of the attachments has an incorrect extension sbd while others are correct then no error indication email will be sent o Asingle email with multiple attachments creates a MT SBD message for each attachment In other words one email with ten attachments creates ten MT SB
33. our IridiT RAK Antennas e Iridium Antenna Active GPS Antenna e Combined Active GPS Iridium Antenna e QCombined Active GPS Cellular Antenna Man down Duress wireless Pendant wireless Receiver Kit Alert Buttons IP66 and Guarded two independent actions to operate Alert Button cabling See your Service Provider for pricing and availability of these quality accessories Additional Information For the latest in supporting software and documentation please visit http www beamcommunications com ims lridiTRAK Management System o Minimal Installation 4 7 MB o FullInstallation 34 1 MB J ridiTRAK Manual Download Page 3 of 46 lridiT RAK Installation amp User Manual PACKAGE CONTENTS 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3 CONTENTS 4 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 SAFETY IRIDIUM TRANSCEIVER 5 CONVENTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 7 ABOUT 8 WELCOME 9 ABOUT THE IRIDITRAK 10 KEY FEATURES amp BENEFITS 10 IRIDIUM SATELLITE SYSTEM 10 TRACKING 10 TRACKING MONITORING FEATURES 1 1 ALERTS ALARMS 11 IRIDIUM SBD 11 BODY PANELS 12 IRIDITRAK INSTALLATION 14 IR
34. ows a typical terrestrial application Fixed Site Antenna t High Frequency Surge Suppressor RST100 Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable Antenna Support Structure Dwelling V fs S SPANAIR TVA Pun Ate A PISA IPSAM The Fixed Site Antenna is an antenna contained within a weatherproof housing It is intended to be mast mounted without any type of ground plane For proper performance in the Iridium System The antenna must have a clear line to the sky from the horizon up Mount the antenna vertically Position the antenna so that it is reasonably clear of nearby metal obstructions Page 20 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Minimize horizontal obstructions as much as possible because they can create areas of poor system coverage These areas of poor coverage can decrease or possibly eliminate the user s ability to operate the IridiTRAK with predictability A specialised coaxial cable system is required to connect the Fixed Mast Antenna and IridiTRAK This cable system is offered as an option to the Fixed Site Antenna To minimize the loss of radio signal from the antenna to the Iridi RAK the coaxial cable system between the antenna and the other component should be less than 3dB including connector losses Installation Options The fixed site antenna system consists of a fixed mount antenna and a coaxial cable system that connects the antenna to the IridiT RAK Ensure that the antenna cable bein
35. products that have been altered or repaired by anyone except BEAM Communications unless otherwise stated in writing The warranty is a return to base warranty and freight is paid by the sender A charge of USD150 including return freight will be made for testing returned product which is not defective or is found to be defective as the result of improper use maintenance or neglect BEAM Communications will not accept responsibility for any invoiced goods or services that are not covered by a BEAM Communications written purchase order Under no circumstances does BEAM Communications agree to pay for labor or other related expenses associated with the troubleshooting and or repair of our product without prior specific written authorization Information in our descriptive literature is based on product specifications that are current at the time of publication Product specifications designs and descriptive literature are subject to change as improvements are introduced Although we announce changes as they occur we cannot guarantee notification to every Customer BEAM Communications warrants delivered product to conform to the most current specifications designs and descriptive literature This warranty policy may be expanded or limited for particular categories of products or Customers by information sheets published as deemed appropriate by BEAM Communications In particular the warranty for third party Products is that of the third party and
36. rage Tracking messages generated by o Terrestrial amp Satellite options o Preset periodic interval o Tracking messages sent via Digital input Short Burst Data Iridium Alert button pressed models Man down pendent triggered System activity Or Alerts Alarms The lridiTRAK is designed to support a standalone alert alarm management system This makes it possible to track any asset or personnel on a regular basis whilst having the peace of mind of an alert system operating in the background at all times Alarm Alert Inputs The IridiTRAK interface can handle multiple alarm activation points which can be physical buttons The use of 3rd party equipment such as man down devices and wireless pendant to receiver can use with the IridiT RAK terminal Alert Notification When an alarm is raised this will automatically generate the delivery of an alert notification to the predetermined destination This delivery destination can be to any IP addresses or to any email address as specified Alert Alarms Features Alert messages sent via Continuous alerting until reset Short Burst Data Iridium model Passcode protected Iridium SBD Through the in built Iridium 9601 Short Burst Data module makes it possible to send and receive data messages between the lridi RAK terminal across the web to specific IP addresses or email addresses Short Burst Data is a truly packet based data service that allows small packets of data t
37. rough a hole in metal use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire s insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure The following page details the wiring functions For the Red Vin DC power wire it is recommended to fit a 2A or 3A fuse at the power output end of the wire This will protect the wiring against fire should a short circuit exists in the vehicle Page 15 of 46 Block Diagram for wiring installation Power Supply 20W min 2 or fuse is recommended 0 to 32Vdc Tolerant 0 to 32Vdc Tolerant ON 1 gt 7Vdc IGN ON 1 gt 7Vde OFF 0 OV lt 1Vde IGN OFF 0 OV lt 1Vde When On Off not required Wire link pin 3 to 2 to keep On Link short circuit unused alarm loops to prevent false alarms my Pin 1 0V Power Ground Alarm Loop A eg Button Pin 2 9 to 32VDC Alarm Mode Normally Closed Loop IN to OUT Pin 3 IN On Off Pin 4 IN ignition Sense Accessory Alarm Loop B eg Wireless e Alarm Mode Pin 5 IN Alarm Loop A Normally Closed Loop IN to OUT 4 a Pin 6 OUT Alarm Loop A D gt Pin 7 IN Alarm Loop B 9 Pin 8 OUT Alarm Loop B External LED Driver optional 5 t Provides indication of messaging status
38. t Data Mobile Originated 205 Bytes Mobile Terminated 135 Bytes Minimum charge per transmission 10 Bytes Page 42 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual 1 Depends on accuracy of correction data of DGPS or SBAS service CEP Circular Error Probability The radius of a horizontal circle centered at the antenna s true position containing 5096 of the fixes 3 SEP Spherical Error Probability The radius of the sphere centered at the true position contains 50 of the fixes Measured with good visibility and 125 dBm signal strength Demonstrated with a good active antenna Physical amp Environmental Specifications Physical Unit Only Packed Dimensions mm 114 x 104 x 28 335 x 228 x 69 Dimensions inches 4 5 x 4 1 x 1 1 13 2x 11 3x 2 7 Weight kg 0 30 1 0 Weight lbs 0 66 2 2 Enclosure Construction Powder coated Aluminium Environmental Temperature Degrees Degrees F Operating Range 30 to 70 22 to 158 Storage 35 to 85 31 to 185 Humidity 85 non condensing Atmospheric Protection Conformal Coating to Circuit Board Assembly EMC Compliance CE IEC60945 2002 sections 9 amp 10 C Tick A Tick N13271 further compliance specs for transceivers on request RoHS Full compliant ROHS Directive EU 2002 95 EC All 6 substances Flame Retardent UL94 0 Safety Low Voltage Directive IEC EN AS NZ 60950 1 Page 43 of 46
39. t System IMS from http beamcommunications com ims 2 Unzip to your hard disk then install the IMS Configure 1 Connect to lridiTRAK Config Port via USB cable provided 2 lridiT RAK can self power from the USB Connection from the PC for configuration purposes Launch the Iridi RAK Management System IMS and follow instructions to configure Page 33 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual IridiTRAK Default Configuration The lridiTRAK unit is pre installed by the factory for a default mode of operation and changes to this configuration may not be required Default optional settings and timings Options Sin Default Time settings Tracking Options Tracking Message ON 10 Minutes Sleep after Ignition OFF ON 5 Minutes Remote Polling ON N A Ignition ON Message ON N A Ignition OFF Message ON N A Emergency Options Emergency Message ON 5 Minutes Acknowledge on Emergency OFF ON N A Message options Time UNIX Format ON N A Lat and Long ON N A Speed ON N A Altitude ON N A Direction ON N A Beam System ON N A Beep ON N A Economy Message OFF N A Extended Economy Message OFF N A Page 34 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Message Type and Name Following is the table of all message types and respective message names that would be loaded in the default configuration Message Type Message Name 1 Ignition ON 2
40. to get more information on how to send message to unit 7 Alert LED flashing quickly On IridiTRAK Alert LED this indicates at least one message has been received and acknowledged by the server control center 8 Iridi RAK Unit continues to send a message at every Defined Time Interval default 5 minutes Page 31 of 46 Iridi RAK Installation amp User Manual 9 Send a message to the IridiT RAK Unit to turn OFF clear reset alarm Send remote command LTK NOREP lt supervisor pin gt 725 Refer page 29 Reading MO Message from E mail for to get more information on how to send message to unit 10 Alert LED is OFF On IridiTRAK Alert LED this indicates No Emergency 11 Acknowledge message is sent by unit to server control center To acknowledge that Emergency is now OFF 12 Acknowledged will be delivered back to server control center Indicating alarm is off Page 32 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual IridiTRAK Configuration NOTE 1 The USB cable from the PC will supply phantom power to perform most configuration items without the need for applying power to the I O port pins However in this mode it will not be fully operating to send messages etc 2 The lridiTRAK unit is pre installed by the factory for a default mode of operation and changes to this configuration may not be required USB Connector mini B Install 1 Download the Iridi RAK Mangemen
41. ucting the alarm to be canceled Ignition ON OFF Messages The unit will send a message when Ignition goes high The unit will send a message when the Ignition goes low Exceptions Will NOT send a position report when e No Iridium signal Unit will keep trying for 2 hours then drop message e Message Queue is full will be overridden by high priority messages Position Reports Send a position report every X minutes 0 1440 Default is15min Page 24 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual Exceptions Will NOT send a position report when Alarm has been triggered push button or man down pendent Ignition is OFF No Iridium signal Message Queue is full Sleep Mode Sleep mode activates by the IridiTRAK unit shutting down the Iridium transceiver and GPS to consume less power and draws about 20mA input current The unit enters sleep mode e Ignition OFF and the units alarm has not been triggered What will cause the unit to exit sleep mode e Ignition ON e Any alarm triggered by the Alarm button or man down pedant Time allowed before unit goes to sleep e Unit will allow X minutes to send any queued messages e After X minutes all the remaining messages will be deleted NOTE The lridiTRAK unit will NOT enter sleep mode when the USB cable connection to the PC is present Sleep mode will be entered as soon as USB is removed and the above conditions are also met Remote Commands The unit will handle the fol
42. y antennas or equipment do not interfere with the signal being received As a rule it is best to follow the same principles as lridium antenna installations NOTE Antenna should only be connected to the GPS receiver when the IridiT RAK is not powered Do not connect or disconnect the GPS Antenna when the GPS receiver is running as the receiver calibrates the noise floor on power up only Connecting the antenna after power up can result in prolonged acquisition time Page 22 of 46 lridi RAK Installation amp User Manual When all previous installation steps have been completed confirm that the antenna s are connected and the power loom active Once power is connected the IridiTRAK LED lamp will start to operate and the GPS and Iridium engines will attempt to register to the service providers and acquire lock Status LED One 1 LED lamp are present on the front Face and enabled on the Iridi RAK This LED displays the status of both Iridium and GPS signals as well as system error mode by varying the flashing and colour LED Lamp Status Description Status OFF gt When unit is in Sleep MODE LED Iridium Status Flashing Red no signal Flashing Green not registered trying to register with Iridium network Flash rate 1 5sec off 1 5s on Solid Green gt registered ready GPS Status Blinking Red gt not locked trying to acquire GPS fix Blinking Orange gt locked ready Blinking rate 1sec
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