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Nera F77Continuing the Saturn tradition

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................5General ............................................................. 5Above Deck Equipment - ADE ........................... 5Below Deck Equipment - BDE ........................... 5Communication services ................................... 6

OPERATION FROM HANDSET................9SIM card .......................................................... 10Switching ON....................................................11Nera ISDN Handset ..........................................11Nera F77 starts up ........................................... 12Making a call ................................................... 12Redialing ......................................................... 13Dialing from phone book .................................. 13Incoming calls .................................................. 14Call hold and transfer ...................................... 14Internal communication ................................... 15Various call procedures ................................... 15To call Nera F77 .............................................. 15Phone book entry ............................................ 16Phone book editing .......................................... 17

HANDSET FUNCTIONS ........................18Overview ......................................................... 18Satellite search ................................................ 20Satellite Coverage Map ................................... 21Phone setup: ................................................... 22- keyclick ......................................................... 22- ringer ............................................................. 23- answer beep .................................................. 23- backlight On/Off ............................................ 24- protocol ......................................................... 24

- software version ............................................ 25Selecting default Net service provider ............. 25Priority calls ..................................................... 26Distress Alarm ................................................. 26Setting serial ports ........................................... 27Information available ....................................... 28

OPERATION FROM PC ..........................29Installing the PC program ................................ 29Starting up ....................................................... 31Phone book ..................................................... 33- capacity ......................................................... 33- abbreviated dialing ........................................ 33- adding or editing entries ................................ 33- saving entries to/from PC .............................. 34Traffic Log ........................................................ 35Traffic log settings ............................................ 37Traffic log printout viewer - normal calls (Cct) .. 39Traffic log printout viewer -Mobile Packet Data Service calls (MPDS) ....... 40

CONFIGURATION FROM PC .................41Menu functions ................................................ 41Function reference list ..................................... 42Access level .................................................... 43- changing the PIN code .................................. 43- functions requiring owner level ...................... 44- shifting to owner level .................................... 44- changing owner level password .................... 44Selecting default Net service provider ............. 45Phone setup .................................................... 46- setting call duration limit ................................ 46

Rev Date: February 2003 Publication No.: 101444 (Rev. 1.1)

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- setting date and time ..................................... 46- message indication ........................................ 47Advanced functions ......................................... 48Access control ................................................. 49- restricted dialing ............................................ 49- checking the dialing setup ............................. 49- restricted dialing setup .................................. 50- access code .................................................. 51- restricted SIM usage ..................................... 52- setting SIM restrictions .................................. 52Satellite setup .................................................. 53Configuration menu ......................................... 54- ISDN protocol configuration ........................... 54- net service providers ..................................... 55- set diagnostics .............................................. 56Information available ....................................... 57- miscellaneous version Id information ............. 57- network status information ............................. 57Customize menu.............................................. 58- paid functions ................................................ 58- phone name setup ......................................... 58

Routing of incoming calls ................................. 59- routing of incoming calls (examples) ............. 60MSN configuration ........................................... 61- Nera ISDN Handset w/Distress Alarm ........... 62- ISDN port ...................................................... 64- RS-232 port ................................................... 65- USB port ........................................................ 66- analogue port ................................................ 67Saving and reloading configurations ................ 68Print handling setup ......................................... 70Mobile Packet Data Service ............................. 71

MAINTENANCE ......................................72General ........................................................... 72

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................73

LIST OF TERMS .....................................77

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ........................78

Appendix - Terminal Identities .................87

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

The Nera F77 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive.

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GeneralThe Nera F77 satellite terminal provides 64 kbpsvoice and data, and 4.8 kbps low cost voice fortransmission via the Inmarsat satellite system.Nera F77 offers full ISDN functionality.

Above Deck Equipment - ADEThe Nera F77 Above Deck Equipment consists of:• Servo stabilized antenna dish with RF-Transceiver• Mast mounted radome, or• Deck mounted radome

Below Deck Equipment - BDEThe Nera F77 Main Communication Unit (MCU) -which constitutes the major electronic part - is de-signed for wall or desktop installation.The MCU mains input is 100 - 240 VAC ±10%. Thepower requirement is approx. 40 W in receive/idlemode, and approx. 150 W in transmit mode.The MCU supplies 48 VDC power to the ADEthrough the coaxial cable.

Nera ISDN HandsetThe ISDN Handset keypad and built-in display allowsdialing and control of the MCU and antenna.

Distress AlarmThe Distress Alarm Unit provides remote activation ofan alert transmission and indication of incomingdistress calls.

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Communication servicesNera F77 provides the following services:

• ISDN: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)- 56 kbps Mobile Data Service- 4.8 kbps speech- 64 kbps speech- 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps)

• RS-232: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS

• RS-422: - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS

• USB - 64 kbps Mobile Data Service (UDI)- Mobile Packet Data Service (MPDS)

• ANALOGUE - 4.8 speech / 64 speech- 3.1 kHz (e.g. telefax Gr.3)

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Internal communicationEquipment connected to the various interfaces maycommunicate with each other via an internal MSN(Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.

Control interfaceThe RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connectionof a PC for configuration of the Nera F77 MCU.A PC program (vtLite Marine) that provides thesoftware to operate and configure the MCU is sup-plied on the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows95).

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CDThe CD ROM supplied with Nera F77contains:• program for control from PC

(vtLite Marine)• manuals• application notes• modem drivers• and other useful information.

Additional equipment• Additional Nera ISDN Handsets• Additional Distress Alarm Unit (DA)• ISDN telephones• Analogue DTMF telephones• Group 3 and Group 4 telefax• PC

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OPERATION FROM HANDSET

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OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONT’D

SIM cardThe SIM card carries subscription information fromyour Net service provider on an integrated circuit.The Nera F77 used with the SIM card assumes theidentity of the SIM card.The SIM card has its own set of Inmarsat MobileNumbers (IMN) on which the user can be contactedirrespective of the Nera F77 used.All outgoing calls will be billed to the owner of theSIM card.The SIM card is protected by a SIM PIN (PersonalIdentification Number). Contact your Net serviceprovider if you do not have the PIN code.If the PIN code entered does not match the PIN codeon the SIM card, operation with that particular SIMcard will lock-up after three failed attempts. You mustthen use the SIM un-block code (PUK code) pro-vided by your Net service provider to un-lock thecard. Contact your Net service provider if you do nothave the PUK code.Note!When the PUK is used, the SIM PIN is set to 1 2 3 4.

To change or disable the PIN code, see "Accesslevel" later in this manual.The SIM card can store various information, e.g.:• PIN code (Personal Identification Number)• Phone book• Allowed and preferred Net service providers

Note! Nera F77 can be used with or without SIMcard. The Net service provider, however, sometimesrequires the use of SIM card.

The SIM card is located on the upper end of theMain Communication Unit, see figure 6. The covermust be removed to access the the card slot. Thecover is atttached by two serrated screws. No toolsare required to loosen the screws.

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Switching ONThe ON/OFF switch located on the upper end of theMain Communication Unit switches all basic units ofthe Nera F77 terminal on/off:• the Nera ISDN Handset• the Main Communication Unit (MCU), and• the Antenna Unit.See figure 7 for location of the power ON/OFF switchand indicator.

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Nera ISDN HandsetWhen connected, the handset is automatically set to NeraFleet mode, providing an idle display as shown on the nextpage.To switch to normal Nera ISDN Handset mode, pressand hold down �� when turning ON power.Switching back to Nera Fleet modeis then achieved as follows:

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Making a call• Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.:

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• End the call by pressinghook ON/OFF , orreplacing the handset in the cradle.

Use DEL to modify entries: �� Pressing DEL once,erases one digit. Holding the key more than 0.5second erases the whole number.Use the handsfree key to toggle the loudspeakerON/OFF.

Alternative dialing:Press or for dialing tone, then dial the number:

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See Satellite searchlater in this manual torestart a search manually.If required, see "Selectingdefault Net service provider".

IdleWhen idle, the Nera ISDN Handset displays:

The alarm indicator flashes when an alarm conditionoccurs. The indicator stops once the alarm has beenread in the Display Handset by pressing > Infor-mation > Alarms & messages".The indicator continues to be displayed if the alarmcondition persists.

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Dialing from phone book1 Press the phonebook key:and scroll through thephone book:

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RedialingThe Redial Memory stores the last 30 called andreceived numbers (since incoming IMN numbers arenot conveyed from "ashore", the received numbersare listed by local MSN numbers).The data are erased when disconnectingthe handset or Nera F77 is switched off.

To redial calls made:

1 Press the arrow up keyto recall the last numberdialed:2 Use thearrow keys toscroll through the list:3 Pressing hook ON/OFFsends the chosen number:

To view calls received:4 Press thearrow downkey to recallthe last number received.Scroll through list.

To delete a listed number:5 Press �� to clear thechosen number from list:Press OK to delete:Revert to idle:

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Incoming callsThe handset rings when receiving a call.The ringing symbol flashes until the callis answered.

• Answer the call by pressinghook ON/OFF: orhandsfree:

With the ISDN Handset in thecradle, the loudspeaker andmicrophone are ON for handsfreeoperation.If lifting the handset, the loud-speaker turns OFF.Use the handsfree key to toggle the loudspeakerON/OFF.

• End the call by pressing hook ON/OFF , orreplacing the handset in the cradle.

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• Toggling between thetwo calls is achieved bypressing ! repeatedly:

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Internal communicationNera F77 allows calls to be made internally betweenthe connected ISDN and analogue telephones.

When receiving a call, the caller`s MSN number willappear in the display (if programmed).When Nera F77 is busy with a satellite link call, it ispossible to make internal calls.

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Various call proceduresShort number dialing from Phone Book (prefix 23)� � �� fetches and sends the telephone

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Service callsSpecial information services are accessible with2-digit service address code.Note! Not all Net service providers offer every service.Examples:Obtaining assistance from the InternationalOperator: � �Calling the technical staff of the LandEarth Station (LES): � �

Telefax / VideophoneOn a telefax with keypad, enter as the last digitbefore starting transmission.Note! Some types of equipment do not have # imple-mented in software even if the #-key is on the keypad.Then in front of the telephone number use:

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To call Nera F77Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by870 and the IMN number, e.g. 00 870 762420510.The common Ocean Region access no. 870 con-nects the call to the dialed Nera F77 terminal regard-less of the Ocean Region the user currently commu-nicates through.

If the Net service provider does not support accessno. 870, call the Ocean Region directly:

871 – AOR-E (Atlantic Ocean Region East)872 – POR (Pacific Ocean Region)873 – IOR (Indian Ocean Region)874 – AOR-W (Atlantic Ocean Region West)

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Phone book entryThe entries in the Nera F77 phone book may consistof maximum 15 characters and 19 digits. Typical 6-character/8-digit entries yield a total of 85 phonenumbers. The number/name list is stored in the MainCommunication Unit.

Programming:1 Open the phone book> menu:Open the Add entryfunction by pressing Okbefore starting to key incharacters.

2 Enter the name, e.g.Nera ASA.

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For modifying an entry,see Phone book editingon next page.

Enter the phone number,continue on next page . . . .

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HANDSET FUNCTIONS

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Satellite searchSome geographic locations allow contact with morethan one Ocean Region satellite. It is recommendedto choose an Ocean Region providing good signalquality and cost-effective communication.Use the Satellite Coverage Map on next page or onthe CD to select the Ocean Region at your location:

Atlantic Ocean Region West: AOR-WAtlantic Ocean Region East: AOR-EPacific Ocean Region: PORIndian Ocean Region: IORRegions 4 - 7 are not in use.

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When selecting Find Any,the antenna searches oneOcean Region after the otheruntil a satellite signal is found.

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Phone setupActive MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number)When making a call, the device connected to NeraF77 identifies itself locally by its MSN number.Although specific MSN numbers may be pro-grammed in the Nera ISDN Handset for both the 4.8Speech and 64K Speech services, only one can beactive at one time for outgoing calls.The first Nera ISDN Handset connected has thefollowing MSN numbers:

Identity MSN number Name/speech quality#1: 20 4.8 Speech#2: 30 64K Speech

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The answer beep can be turned on/off as follows:

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3 Press �) and scroll toOn or Off, as required:

4 Pressing �) stores thechosen mode.

RingerThe tone sound and levelheard when the phonerings may be selected asfollows:

1 Open the MENU andselectPhone setup > Ringer:

2 Press �) to select theTone function:

3 Press �) again andscroll down to required tone:

Press �) to store theselected one.

4 Select the Ringer functionagain and scroll down to theVolume function:

5 Pressing �) lists thechoices:Scroll down to required soundlevel, and press �) to store it:

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ProtocolNera F77 allows selection between the followingISDN protocols:• Euro ISDN for connection to equipment conform-

ing to the European ISDN standard (default)• NI-1 protocol for equipment conforming to the NI-1

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Software versionThis function displays the Nera ISDN Handsetsoftware version:


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Changing default Net service provider:

1 Open the MENU:Scroll down to Set Network:

2 Scroll down to therequired Net serviceprovider:

3 Store the new Net serviceprovider for the current OceanRegion:

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For Safety Call or Urgency Call, specific telephonenumbers are prompted for that must be provided bythe Net service provider.See menu to select function:

Distress AlarmThe Distress Alarm Unit allows activation of an alerttransmission. Messages concerning the alarmtransmission and reception are displayed on theconnected Nera ISDN Handset.

Testing the Distress Alarm UnitCall service no. 33 to arrange an alarm test transmis-sion with the Land Earth Station (LES).

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1 Open the MENU:

Scroll down to Priority Call:

2 Scroll down toDistress Test.Pressing �) enablesthe Distress Test function,allowing a test alarmtransmission. If required,press to exit.Press the DISTRESS BUTTONwithin 30 secs, otherwise a realdistress will be transmitted.

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The RS-232 B port is disconnected.

Setting serial portsThe data speed, format and flow control for theRS-232A and B ports are set up as follows:

1 Open the MENU andscroll down to SerialPorts:

See Overview foravailable choices.

2 Select the parameterto be set for Port A:

3 Select the listed dataSpeed 115200bps(default):

4 Select listed format:8 data bits, no parity and1 stop bit (default)

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OPERATION FROM PC

Installing the PC programThe vtLite Marine program allows Nera F77 to beoperated or configured from a PC, including func-tions such as:• Phone book• Traffic log• Configuration of ports

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OPERATION FROM PC CONT’D

Procedure:1 Insert the CD :The Start Page opens automatically in a few seconds.(Alternatively, open the Acrobat file “Nera F77_StartPage”on the CD. If necessary, install Acrobat Reader by clicking“Ar505enu.exe” in the “SW Installation” folder.)

2 Click “Software Installation” and then “vtLiteMarine”. Allow files to load on to the PC hard drive.The installation of the program starts automaticallywhen files have been loaded.

3 Connect the serial cable between the PC serialport and the RS-232 port on the Nera F77 MainCommunication Unit. See previous page.

4 Start the vtLite Marine program by clickingStart>Programs>vtLite Marine.

5 Switch ON the Main Communication Unit.If no contact, click Mode>Terminal MMI.

6 If no contact, try Autodect.

7 Click Configure > Port to check the port settings.

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Starting up• Switch ON Nera F77,

see figure 4 for location of the ON/OFF switch.• Turn ON the PC and click

Start>Programs>vtLite Marine.

1 The satellite search program is initialized.See also "Satellite search" .

2 Nera F77 starts searching for last known satel-lite (Ocean Region) as default.On a PC with sound ability, beep tones will be heardwhen clicking Tone (text changes to Mute).

slow intermittent tones when searchingfor any satellite.

rapid intermittent tones when closing inon a specific satellite (faster whensearching for a single satellite).

3 When receiving a satellite signal, a signal strengthbar will appear in the search window.The longer the signal bar or higher the signalstrength indicator value, the better the signal quality.The maximum marker indicates the highest signalstrength achieved during the current search.Note! It is recommended that the signal strengthreading (S/N=Signal/Noise ratio) should be at least

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550, typically 660. The antenna will automaticallyfine-tune to the best signal and accept it.Clicking Seek starts the search again.If required, select a specific satellite by clicking New.See also "Selecting default Net provider".

4 The equipment is ready for use when theMain window appears.

To make a connection, see "Making a call"

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Phone bookAdding and editing entries can also be done from thehandset, see OPERATION FROM HANDSET.

Phone book capacity

MCU SIM card(Data vary with card type)

Phone numbers: 100 entries 100 entriesNumber length: 19 digits 19 digitsName length: 29 characters 12 charactersEntry numbers: 0 - 99 100 and up

The SIM card entries and "MCU" entries merge whenthe card is inserted. The list is sorted by name.

Abbreviated dialing (prefix 23)

1 Clicking Book opens the Phone book.

2 Scroll through list �/� to wanted entry.Example: dialing ; 0 � on the analogue tele-phone or ISDN keypad fetches and sends the tel-ephone number stored under short number entry 10.

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3 Clicking New (window 2) opens the window usedto add an entry to the book.Use Del to modify. Save stores the new entry.

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4 Clicking Edit (window 2 on previous page) opensthe window allowing changes to be made in thePhone book.Use Del to modify. Remov erases the entry.

Note! The book is also used with the restriction “Dialfrom book only”, see "Restricted dialing setup".Terrestrial network is normally "not in use" in theInmarsat system.

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The Nera F77 owner may set the log output mode asfollows, (see "Traffic log settings"):• paused• cleared (stops logging and clears the log)• enabled

Traffic log readout1 Clicking Log opens the Traffic log window.

2 The Traffic log window shows whether the loggingis enabled, whether incoming calls are logged, andthe total number of unprinted calls (MPDS and Cctcalls).

Circuit switched calls:Clicking Cct displays the list of calls.

3 Scroll �/� to wanted call record and press � todisplay details of the selected call.

4 The call details include data such as dialednumber, start of the call, duration, service andterminal Id.Quit reverts to main window.

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Mobile Packet Data Service calls:

5 Clicking Mpds displays the list of Mobile PacketData Service calls.

6 The call list include data such as Net provider, startof the call and duration.Scroll �/� to wanted call record and press � todisplay details of the selected call.

7 The call details include data such as forward errorsin the MPDS system, forward frames received, etc.Quit reverts to main window.

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Traffic log settings(owner level only, see "Shifting to owner level")

1 In the Main window, clicking Log opens the Trafficlog window, which displays the current log mode,number of unprinted calls, and whether logging ofincoming calls is enabled/disabled.

• Point to Logging mode, click Edit or � to choosemode of operation:• Paused: any logging is off.• Cleared: all log entries are deleted (incoming and outgoing).• Enabled: outgoing logging is on.Scroll �/� to wanted mode, and click to select.• Scroll down � to Log incoming calls and clickEdit or � to enable or disable logging of incoming calls.

Circuit switched calls:2 Clicking Cct in the Traffic log window (1) opensthe list of all call records except MPDS calls.Print outputs all unprinted calls (marked with a star):•Clicking Tag* marks all calls with a hash, which

adds the records to the printout file.•Clicking Tag marks the selected call with a hash,

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Mobile Packet Data Service calls:

4 Clicking Mpds in the Traffic log window (1) opensthe list of Mobile Packet Data Service call records.

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The viewer lists tagged call records.Records that have been printed out previously are

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Traffic log printout viewer -Mobile Packet Data Service calls (MPDS)The viewer lists tagged call records.Records that have been printed out previously are

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Access levelThe Nera F77 user program (vtLite Marine) is acces-sible from two levels:

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• OWNER LEVEL – accessed by owner level password.Warning! To prevent misuse, passwords other thandefault must be entered before putting the Nera F77in operation.

Activating/changing user PIN code

1 Double-click the Set access level icon on theFunction menu.

2 Click Edit to enter/modify the PIN code.

3 Key in:• Old PIN code (default: 1234)• New PIN code (4 - 10 digits possible)• Retype to confirmClick Ok for each entry and to store the new code.Note! Clicking Ok without entering any numbers forNew PIN and Retype new PIN disables the PIN code.NB! The Old PIN code must be entered to reactivatethe previous PIN code.

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Functions requiring owner levelProgramming of the functions below requires that theuser access is set to OWNER LEVEL:• Traffic log settings/printouts• Modifying password• Net Service provider names• Restricted dial• Restricted SIM usage• ISDN configuration (except data/time element)• Access code• Paid functions• Phone name setup• Spot beam report method

Shifting to owner level

1 Click Owner in Set access level window.2 Key in the password.Note! The default password is: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Clicking Ok activates the Owner level.

Changing owner level password

3 Open the Set access level window again, andclick Edit to modify the owner password. Key in:• Current password• New password (10 – 12 digits)• Retype to confirmClick Ok for each entry and to store new password.

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1 On the Function menu, double-click the Setdefault Net provider icon to display the currentselections.

2 Pressing � displays the list of available Netservice providers.

3 Scroll to required Net provider: �/�, andpress � to enter chosen Net as default.Save stores the selected Net provider for thissatellite (Ocean Region).

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Phone setupThis phone setup menu includes the functions:• Limitation of call duration.• Setting date and time.• Indication of received calls, see next page.Double-click the Phone setup menu icon in theFunction menu to access the above functions:

Call duration limitThe call duration guard prevents accidental transmis-sion of prolonged 64 kbps calls.The timer sets the point at which the call is automati-cally cleared:

1 Double-click the Call duration guard icon

2 Click Edit to set the timer.

3 Scroll �/� to select the required limit (either“Stay connected” or in steps between 15 minutes and12 hours), and click Selct to store the setting.

Date and time

The function sets the time displayed in the window:

1 Double-click the Set system clock icon.

4 Scroll � down through entries and key in newdata. Use Del to modify.Clicking Ok stores the selected settings.

Note! Nera F77 is now restarted.

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Message indicationWhen the Message Indication function is set On, areceived data and/or fax call is signalled in all NeraDisplay Handsets:

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Fax call:

When the call isfinished, the displayreverts to idle.

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1 Double-click the Message Indication icon in thePhone setup menu.

2 Select Fax or Data and Enable or Disableindication of received messages, as required.

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Advancedfunctions

* Some Advancedfunctions are accessiblefrom OWNER LEVELonly.The OWNER LEVEL isprotected by password.For shifting to ownerlevel and assignment ofpassword,see "Access level".

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The Advanced functions include the following menus:• Access control: Restrict dial

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• Satellite setup: Preprogramming of Net providers• Configuration: ISDN configuration

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Access controlRestricted dialingThe restricted dialing function allows the owner toestablish a Barred list of subscriber numbers thatcannot be called; or set Nera F77 for dialing fromPhone Book only. The restricted dialing modesprevent misuse of Nera F77:• Barred list, which may contain up to 10 phone

numbers or part of numbers that can not becalled. E.g. the entry "0087" in the barred listprevents all mobile-to-mobile calls.

• Dial from Book only, which restricts calls to thenumbers in Nera F77 Phone Book. It is still possibleto append: an entry with number field "0047" meansthat it is possible to dial all Norwegian numbers.When a SIM card is inserted, the SIM entries willnot be merged with the "phone" entries.The function is active for non-SIM operation and forone specific SIM card, see "Restricted SIM usage".

• No restrictions (default).Only one mode can be active at one time, as se-lected by the owner, see next page.

Checking the dialing setupVia the Function menu > Advanced functionsmenu, double-clicking the Restrict dial icon on theAccess control menu shows the active mode:

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Restricted dialing setup(owner level only)"Barred list" and phone book are established asfollows:

1 Open the Restricted dial window as shown on theprevious page.

2 The Restricted dialing window shows which list iscurrently active.Edit allows selection of restriction mode.Scroll up/down to select:(Selct enters the chosen mode)

3 Clicking List displays the blocked phone numbers.The List key only appears when Current mode isBarred list.

4 Clicking Edit allows the barred number to bemodified:The field is empty when clicking New to add aphone number to the list.Remove deletes number.Save stores the changes.

5 When the restriction mode "Dial from Book only" isactive, clicking Book allows data to be entered.

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Access code (owner level only)Access code can be activated for 4.8 speech and 64speech only.When the access code function has been activated,the user is always prompted for a 1 - 8 digit personalcode when making a call.All telephones are activated.To release a telephone foruse without access code, see MSN configuration.Entering the personal code allows the subscribernumber to be dialed, e.g.:

Setup:

1 Double-click the Access code icon in the Accesscontrol menu.

2 Pressing New opens the Access code entrywindow, allowing a name associated with theparticular code to be entered.

3 Pressing Ok allows entering the personal code.Pressing Ok again prompts you to confirm the entry.

4 When pressing the Access code icon the nexttime (1), the window displays a list of the namesassociated with the programmed access codes.

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Restricted SIM usageAllowed SIMNera F77 can be set to operate from:• Lock SIM, locked to one specific SIM card.

Any other SIM user will be rejected.• No SIM card. All SIM users will be rejected.• Any SIM card.

Setting SIM restrictions(owner level only)

1 Double-click the Restrict SIM usage icon.

2 The SIM restrictions window shows an examplewith the setting Allowed SIM: No SIM.Click Any (default) to set Nera F77 for operationfrom a specific card only.

Lock SIM:

3 Click Lock and insert the actual SIM card.Nera F77 can now be operated with that specificcard only.

4 When retracting the card, the Id of the SIM pro-vider is displayed.

Ok stores the settings.

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Satellite setupThe satellite setup function allows preprogrammingof default Net service provider and terrestrialnetwork for each satellite region (Ocean Region).When using a SIM card, the above data are alreadypreprogrammed.

Procedure:

1 Via the Function menu, double-clicking theSatellite setup icon in the Advanced functionsmenu opens the list of Satellites and prepro-grammed Default Net providers.

2 Scroll �/� to required region. Clicking Editopens the window for default settings (3). Theexample shows that Telenor has been selected asdefault provider for the AOR-E region.

3 Press � to change Net provider and networks forthe individual satellite. Pressing � displays the list ofavailable providers. Scroll �/� to the required Netprovider and click Selct to store the chosen networkas default.If required, scroll down � for entering of Terrestrialnetwork. Normally not necessary.Distress Net service provider is automatically se-lected, typically the same as the default Net.It can not be selected manually.

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Configuration menuISDN protocol configuration1 Open the Configuration menu via the Functionmenu > Advanced functions menu.2 Double-clicking the ISDN configuration displaysthe ISDN configurations implemented in Nera F77.Switch to owner level to edit the entries:• ProtocolSelect Euro ISDN for connection of equipmentconforming to the European ISDN standard.Select NI-1 protocol for equipment conforming tothe NI-1 standard (National ISDN-1).• Date/time elementWhen enabled, date and time is sent to the connectedTerminal Equipment during call establishment. SomeISDN devices do not survive this message. The dateand time transmission may then be disabled.• Layer 2 ActivationThe layer 2 connection is deactivated after someidle time as default. Some ISDN devices interpretthis as an alarm situation. Layer 2 dectivation canthen be disabled. When the ISDN protocol is set toNI-1, this option is on as default.• Default serviceSome ISDN devices can not signal their own MSNnumber. Such a phone will be able to use the64 kbps service since all "unknown" speech devicesare required to use the 4.8 speech service. Theuser can set Nera F77 to map all "unknown" de-vices to 64 kbps speech service.NB! Remember to revert to user level.

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Net service providers (owner level only)Adding, editing, or removing entries in the list of Netservice providers:

1 Via the Function menu > Advanced functionsmenu, double-clicking the Net service providersicon in the Configuration menu displays the list ofNet service providers including their station codes.

2 Scroll to required Net service provider, �/�.Clicking Ok returns you to the Configuration window.Remov deletes entry. Clicking Edit opens thewindow allowing the station code and provider nameto be modified (window 3).

4 Clicking New (window 2) opens the window allowingstation code and provider name to be added.Use Del to modify. Save stores the changes.

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1 Double-click the Set diagnostics icon via theFunction menu > Advanced functions menu >Configuration menu.

2 Click On or Off as required.

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Information availableMiscellaneous version Id informationThe Information available function displays theterminal forward Id and system versions.

1 Via the Function menu > Advanced functionsmenu, double-clicking the Miscellanous version Idinformation icon in the Information availablemenu displays the available data (window 2).

2 With Diagnostics On, pressing � opens a seriesof version information windows.

Network status information(owner level only)

This function displays various network statusinformation.

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Customize menu(owner level only)

1 Open the Customization menu via the Functionmenu > Advanced functions menu.

Paid functions

2 A paid function is activated by entering an"Opening key" provided when purchasing thefunction.Double-clicking the Paid functions icon in theCustomization menu displays the list of availablefunctions.Clicking New opens the Open new paid functionsmenu. Enter the "Opening key" and click Ok.

Phone name setup

3 Double-clicking the Phone name setup icon in theCustomization menu displays the Phone name, i.e.Nera F77. To change, key in uppercase/lowercaseletters as required.Use Del to modify.Save stores the changes


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Routing of incoming callsWhen applying for IMN numbers, a Terminal Id(OID/DID) is received from the Net service provider.All devices connected to Nera F77 can make outgo-ing calls. For incoming calls it must be assured thatthe Terminal Ids and MSN numbers configured areas commissioned.To make an incoming call reach a particular device,an MSN number and the Terminal Id “connected” tothe IMN number must be programmed into the MainCommunication Unit (MCU). See later in this manual.The table below lists valid MSN numbers for theavailable services.

Numbers to be programmed into ISDN devices:

For an easy start, some Terminal Ids and MSNnumbers have been preprogrammed into the MCU(marked with a star in the table).In the 4.8 kbps speech and 3.1 kHz audio columnsof the ISDN PORTS table the Term.Id is representedby an X, allowing an ISDN Term.Id to be used foranalogue ports.Note! A Term.Id already entered is not accepted.

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* Preprogrammed, see table on previous page.

Note! If the Net service provider does not specifywhich Terminal Id should be used with the variousIMN numbers, select Term. Id no.1 for the first4.8 kbps telephone, then no. 2 for the second phone.Use the same principle for the other type services. Itis advisable to note down the selections.

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MSN configurationYou are prompted to enter the owner level password(default: 1234567890). For security, the passwordshould be changed before or after configuration of adevice. See ACCESS LEVEL > Changing ownerlevel password.

Click to open Device Manager for configurationof ISDN/analogue/RS-232/RS-422/USB > > > > > >

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will automatically constitute a distress handset.• The MSN numbers will follow the handset.• The MSNs can be controlled independently, e.g. if

two handsets are given the same MSN, they willboth respond to an incoming call to that MSN.

• To verify selected MSNs of a handset, check in theDevice Manager or press the "R"-button on the Handset.

Open the device manager, see previous page.Right-clicking a Dedicated Handset and then clickingHandset Configuration starts the Handset Setup Wizard.Enter Name/Location of the installed Handset, as required.

Require Access Code must beunchecked to allow this Handset to beused without entering a code.Professional Priority Service ischecked on special agreement with theNet Provider, e.g. for higher priority inthe Inmarsat system.

Nera ISDN Handset w/Distress Alarm• Nera ISDN Handsets will automatically be configured

with Handset MSNs in the Device Manager.• The first Nera ISDN Handset connected to the

Distress Alarm unit will be given MSN20 and MSN30.A new handset will thus respond to both these MSNs.

• The next Nera ISDN Handset will be the nextavailable MSNs.

• All Nera ISDN Handset are given two MSN num-bers, one for 4.8 speech and one for 64 speech.

• A Nera ISDN Handset connected to a Distress Alarm

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Testing the Distress AlarmSee window on previous page.

Rightclicking a Dedicated Handset as indicatedallows activating the buzzer in the Distress Alarmunit. Clicking OK in the window appearing stops thealarm buzzer.See also Distress Alarm earlier in this manual.

Deleting an ISDN HandsetUnplug the Nera ISDN Handset to be deleted andrightclick the same in the Dedicated Handset list.Clicking Test Handset removes its data, leaving theTerminal Id and MSN number vacant for anotherDisplay Handset.If necessary, click refresh: and repeat clickingTest Handset. The Main Communication Unit willremember the handset connection data. All handsets

are given a unique name.

Note! A triangle symbol K in theDevice Manager appears when aDisplay Handset is missing.

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ISDN port

Open device manager and right-click to open ISDN Setup Wizard.

Key in MSN numberif not using therecommended one.Access Code is notused for ISDN data.Click to enternumber.

Select the required service:• 4.8 kbps standard speech service• 64 kbps speech service• 3.1 kHz Audio• 56 kbps data service (V110)• 64 kbps data service (UDI)

Click to continue.The system selects the Nextavailable Terminal Id. Check with

Terminal Id receivedfrom Net provider.

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RS-232 port

Open device manager and right-click to open setup editor.

Click to open Serial Port Setup.

Key in MSN number if not usingthe recommended one.Click Proceed to enter number.

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USB port

Open device manager and right-click to open setup editor.

Click to openSerial PortSetup.

Key in MSN numberif not using therecommended one.Click Proceed toenter number.

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Analogue port

Open device manager and right-click to open analogue port setup window.

Key in MSN number if notusing the recommended one.

Click OK to enter number.The MSNs can be control-led independently, e.g. iftwo telephones are giventhe same MSN, they willboth respond to an incom-ing call to that MSN.

Select the required service:• 4.8 kbps standard speech

service• 64 kbps speech service• 3.1 kHz AudioEnter terminal Id (OID/DID)received from the Net provider.

Click Next to continue.

Echo Cancellation is performed automatically for allvoice calls. Uncheck if problems with echo cancellation.Require Access Code is not used for 3.1 kHz Audioservice.Professional Priority Service is checked on specialagreement with the Net Provider, e.g. for higher priorityin the Inmarsat system.

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Saving and reloadingconfigurationsThe Nera F77 configuration settings may be storedon the PC harddisk, e.g. prior to replacing software.

Procedure:

1 Open the Device Manager window as indicated

2 Clicking Devices >Save config to a fileautomatically stores the data in a "Config.cgf" file inthe vtLite directory c:/program files/vtLite Marine.

3 After installing the software, the settings may betransferred back to Nera F77 by pressing Load.

4 Clicking Restore Factory Defaults loads defaultNera F77 configurations.

Printout/storing a configuration summary:5 Clicking Print Summary opens the PrintoutViewer (see next page) which lists the settings of theend user equipment, and allows filing and/or printout.

Note!Save config to a file only saves the DeviceManager settings.Settings such as Net provider / Access codes / ISDNprotocol / Rx-L band output are not saved.Phone book data and traffic log must be saved in theBook and Log menus.

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Print to local printer

Save to disk

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Individual devicesettings

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Name/location,if entered

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Print handling setupThe Printout from modem window is used forsetting of default output of Traffic log, Modem con-figuration etc.

Clicking Configure > Print handling opens thePrintout from modem window. The following set-tings are selectable:

Default print action:Normally, choose Print to screen which causes the fileto be output via the Printout viewer. For an example,see "TRAFFIC LOG > Printout viewer".For direct printout, choose Print to default windowsprinter.

Print to screen settings:Determines the output of records via the Printout viewer.Normally, use Concatenate print jobs which “chains”the jobs to be printed or saved to file.The alternative choice clears the screen after eachprintout.

Printer settings:For hardcopy printout, make sure that the appropriateprinter and font are selected.

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Mobile Packet Data ServiceThe MPDS service can be efficient for applicationssuch as:• E-mail• Internet/intranet• Navigational updates• Vessel telemetry transmission• Database queries• E-commerce

The user only pays for the amount of data sent overthe network, and not for the time connected.The MPDS service is set up and run from a PCconnected to the RS232/RS422 or USB port of theMain Communication Unit.No configuration is needed!Reverting to Mobile ISDN service is done from thePC.See the MPDS application on the Nera F77 CD.

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MAINTENANCE

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LIST OF TERMS

AC Alternating CurrentAOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East.AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West.Azimuth horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. thedirection to the satellite.Bit rate the number of bits transmitted per second (bps).Bps bits per second (8 bits = 1 Byte)CHV2 higher access level on the SIM card, corresponding toNera F77 "owner" level.DC Direct Current.DID Destination terminal IDentification.DSP Digital Signal Processor.DTE Data Terminal Equipment.Elevation vertical angle to the satellite, i.e. the height of thesatellite above the horizon.Fleet 77 Inmarsat's single integrated voice, fax, Mobile DataService and Mobile Packet Data Service.FWD ID forward Id, telephone network identity.GAN Inmarsat Global Area Network.Home LES Home Land Earth Station gives access to MPDSservice like Internet / e-mail and handles MPDS billing system.IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number, a unique 9-digit number whichidentifies each device connected to Nera F77.Inmarsat International Maritime Satellite Organisation.IOR Indian Ocean Region.ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network.ISN Inmarsat Serial Number, individual number assigned toeach Nera F77 terminal.ITU International Telecommunications UnionKbps Kilobits per second.LAN Local Area Network.LES Land Earth Station, a station that interconnects fixed telecom-munications networks with the Inmarsat system; may also be calleda CES (Coast Earth Station) or a GES (Ground Earth Station).M4 Inmarsat Multi-Media Mini-M.MES Mobile Earth Station, a user terminal for an Inmarsatsystem; the Nera F77 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN

system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, ifon aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station).MPDS Inmarsat Mobile Packet Data Service.MSN Multiple Subscriber Number, the extension number thatconnected equipment responds to. Also used for internal calls.NCS Network Coordination Station, station that supervises allmessages and signals sent in the Inmarsat system; one in eachOcean Region.OID Originating terminal IDentification.Ocean Region the coverage area of an Inmarsat satellite withinwhich Nera F77 may communicate.PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange.PIN Personal Identification Number.POR Pacific Ocean Region.PPP Point-to-Point Protocol, protocol used for serial datacommunication via the Nera F77 RS-232 or USB port.PUK Personal Unblocking Key, code that allows unblocking aSIM card.RF Radio Frequency.R LES Regional Land Earth Station sets terminal in MPDS list.S/A operator StandAlone operator who maintains connectivityin the event of Network Coordinating Station failure.SBS Shared Base Station assigns channels to the MPDS userand handles the MPDS communication.SIM Subscriber Identity Module.SMS Short Message System.Spot Beam an Ocean Region is divided into sub-regions, each“spotlighted” by a beam from the region satellite.Terminal ID (OID/DID) different IDs for different Inmarsatservices (e.g. 01 = 4.8 speech)Terrestrial Network a fixed telecommunications network, suchas a telephone network or a data network, which connects tothe Inmarsat system at an LES/NCS.UDI Unrestricted Digital Information.USB Universal Serial Bus.UTC Coordinated Universal Time, referenced to GreenwichMean Time (GMT).

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Inmarsat GAN system/Fleet77The Inmarsat Global Area Network service (GAN)provides a truly portable 64 kbps ISDN communica-tions service for data and voice transmissions to andfrom mobile/fixed subscribers anywhere within theworldwide coverage of the Inmarsat 3 spot Beamsystem, see map later in the Service Guide.The benefit of the INMARSAT systemis its high capacity, and the rapid andreliable connection between the landbased (fixed) users and the MobileEarth Stations (MESs).Each satellite region is under thecontrol of a Network CoordinatingStation (NCS), which controls andmonitors the traffic between theMESs and the LESs.

NCS: Network Coordinating Station,one in each Ocean Region (super-vises all messages and signals sent inthe Inmarsat system).

LES: Land Earth Station w/Netservice providers (interconnects fixedtelecommunication networks with theInmarsat system.

MES: Mobile Earth Station(Nera F77, a user terminal for theInmarsat system).

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System satellitesThe satellites are positioned in a geostationary orbitabove the equator at approximately 35700 kmaltitude.See figure.In geostationary orbit, each satellite moves at thesame rate as the earth, and so remains in the samerelative position to the earth.The satellites provide 99% landmass coverage.Nera F77 can communicate via the four satelliteOcean Regions:

AOR-W Atlantic Ocean West RegionAOR-E Atlantic Ocean East RegionIOR Indian Ocean RegionPOR Pacific Ocean Region

For coverage area of the satellites for Nera F77, seeHANDSET FUNCTIONS >Satellite Coverage Map.See also Inmarsat Coverage Maps on the CD.

Transmission frequenciesThe Inmarsat terminals operate in the followingfrequency bands:MES transmission frequencies:1626.5 MHz - 1646.5 MHzMES receiving frequencies:1530.0 MHz - 1559.0 MHz

A large number of channels are available (20 kHzchannel separation), offering either 4.8 or 64 kbpsvoice communication, as well as 3.1 kHz audio or64 kbps (56 kbps) data communication.Duplex communication uses two channel frequen-cies, one in each direction.The LESs provide interface to the internationalnetworks for telephony and data: PSTN (PublicSwitched Telephone Networks) and PSDN (PacketSwitched Data Networks).

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Antenna search patternAzimuth sweepA 360° rotation of the antenna in azimuth at a fixedelevation angle.

Hemispheric searchA hemispheric search is constituted by azimuthsweeps at elevation angles 5°, 25°, 45°, 65° and 85°.The antenna searches on the NCS Common TDMchannel frequency (NCSC), initiated by the Nera F77Main Communication Unit (MCU).When finding the satellite signal, it completes thehemispheric search and moves to the position wherethe strongest signal was detected.The Antenna reports back to the MCU for verificationof valid NCSC.If no valid signal is detected, no further automaticaction occurs until the MCU initiates a new search.A search request from the MCU may contain channelfrequency and an order to make a full 360° search ata specific elevation, calculated from map and GPSinformation. If no satellite is found, a hemisphericsearch will be performed.

TrackingAt the end of a search, Nera F77 performs a fine-tuning of the antenna position around the strongestdetected signal. The fine-tuning is obtained by asquinting function based on satlite signal quality.


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Communication servicesNera F77 provides the following interfaces & services:• ISDN:

- 4.8 kbps speech- 64 kbps speech- 64 kbps data service (UDI)- 56 kbps data service- 3.1 kHz audio (64 kbps)

• RS-232/RS422:- 64 kbps data service (UDI)- MPDS

• USB- 64 kbps data service (UDI)- MPDS

Requires PC with MS Windows 98 SecondEdition, or Apple OS 9.03 (or later).

• ANALOGUE- 3.1 kHz audio- 4.8 kbps speech- 64 kbps speech

The Nera F77 MCU has following ports (see figure):• ISDN ports for connection of ISDN telephones,

telefax (Gr.4) or data equipment; a total of 7devices.

• RS-232/RS422 and USB ports for connection ofdata equipment.

Internal communicationEquipment connected to the various interfaces maycommunicate with each other via an internal MSN(Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.

Control interfaceThe RS-232 or USB port allows connection of a PCfor configuration of Nera F77.A PC program (vtLite Marine) that provides thesoftware to operate and configure Nera F77 terminalis supplied on the enclosed CD (requires at leastWindows 95).

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Net service providerThe Net service provider issues your user licenceand IMN (Inmarsat Mobile Number) phone numbers.It is also responsible for the billing of calls (charges).The Nera F77 may respond to individual IMN num-bers, giving the possibility to transfer a call directly toeach device attached to it.

Note! TermlD is a term that includes both OriginatingIdentity (OlD) and Destination Identity (DID).The DID is used from LES to MES to identify theservice, whereas OlD is used from MES to LES toidentify the service.TermlD is used in this manualbecause the DID and OlD have the same value.

Calls from MobilesSee figure.To make an outgoing call, you use a standard inter-national telephone number with the 00 prefix. TheMES automatically includes information to identifyitself and the particular device that originates.

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The LES uses the identifying information of theattached device for billing purposes.The MES transmits the dialing information on achannel specially assigned by the NCS to the LES.LES routes the call over the public telecommunica-tions networks to the intended destination. When thecalled party responds, the call proceeds.

Call announcement from mobile to fixed:The MES uses the Return Identity (RTNID) to com-municate with the LES. It uses the TermlD to identifyits IMN number and the service in use.The attached equipment dials the number andtransmits its MSN number to the MES. The MESroutes the MSN to a TermlD.LES checks that the RTNID is commissioned beforeconnecting the call to the fixed net.

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Calls to MobilesSee figure.The Nera F77 terminal receives incoming calls viathe IMN phone numbers. IMN numbers are assignedto the following ports by the user:

• ISDN ports• RS-232 serial data ports• RS-422 serial data port• USB serial data port• Analogue ports

Calls are made as ordinary international (Satellite)calls by dialing the international prefix (normally 00)followed by 870 and the IMN number, e.g.:00 870 762420510.

The common Ocean Region access no. 870 con-nects the call to the dialed Nera F77 regardless ofthe Ocean Region the user currently communicatesthrough.If the Net service provider does not support accessno. 870, call the Ocean Region directly:

871 – AOR-E (Atlantic Ocean Region East)872 – POR (Pacific Ocean Region)873 – IOR (Indian Ocean Region)874 – AOR-W (Atlantic Ocean Region West)

Call announcement from fixed to mobile:The LES uses the MES’s Forward Identity (FWID) tocommunicate with the MES, and the Terminal Identity(TermlD) to identify the IMN number and the servicein use.The FWID together with the TermlD replaces theneed of the IMN number to be transmitted throughthe Inmarsat system in order to identify the MES andthe specific equipment attached to it. This meansthat LES routes an IMN number received from thefixed net to the specific FWID and TermlD identifyingthe MES.The MES identifies the FWID and the TermID androutes it to a Mobile Subscriber Number (MSN)which is programmed in the attached equipment.Nera provides a table to identify which TermlD isrouted to an MSN.


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