LT-DPLS401 IRIDIUM DIGITAL PERIPHERAL LINK (DPL) HANDSET (LT... · First version : IMPORTANT NOTICES . Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Latitude Technologies

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USER INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

LT-DPLS401

IRIDIUM DIGITAL PERIPHERAL LINK (DPL) HANDSET

P/N: LT-DPLS401

Document No.: 740-0158A-A Creation: Sep 28, 2010

Revision: 01, Sep 28, 2010

LATITUDE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 101-3375 Whittier Ave

Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Z-3R1 Tel: (250) 475-0203 Fax: (250) 475-0204

Email: [email protected]

740-0158A-A, LT-DPLS401 User Instruction

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REVISION HISTORY

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1.00 MI Sep 28, 2010 First version

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Latitude Technologies reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make

a derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from Latitude Technologies Corporation.

SkyNode is a trademark of Latitude Technologies Corporation.

Copyright 2010


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Limited Warranty Latitude Technologies Corporation warrants products it manufactures against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of factory sale. During the warranty period, Latitude Technologies Corporation will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to Latitude Technologies Corporation for warranty service and Latitude Technologies Corporation shall pay for return of products to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Latitude Technologies Corporation from outside of Canada. This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from:

• Improper or inadequate maintenance from Buyer • Buyer-supplied software or interfacing • Unauthorized modification or misuse • Operation outside of the product environmental specifications • Improper installation, where applicable

No other warranty is expressed or implied. Latitude Technologies Corporation specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Remedies provided herein are Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Latitude Technologies Corporation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.


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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................. 5

1.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 5 1.2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 5 1.3. EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS ................................................................................ 5 1.4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 5

2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................... 5

3. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 6

3.1. DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................. 6 3.2. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 6 3.3. PART NUMBERS ........................................................................................... 6

4. USER INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 7

4.1. DPL HANDSET OVERVIEW ............................................................................... 7 4.2. DISPLAY STATUS INDICATORS .......................................................................... 8

5. STARTUP PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 9

5.1. POWER ON ................................................................................................. 9

6. PLACING A CALL ......................................................................................... 10

6.1. DIAL A NUMBER ......................................................................................... 10 6.2. DIALING EXAMPLES ..................................................................................... 10 6.3. DIAL A TOLL FREE TEST CALL ......................................................................... 11 6.4. AUTOMATIC REDIAL .................................................................................... 11 6.5. REDIAL LAST NUMBER CALLED........................................................................ 11 6.6. DIAL A NUMBER FROM THE PHONE BOOK ........................................................... 11 6.7. END A CALL .............................................................................................. 11

7. RECEIVING A CALL ..................................................................................... 12

7.1. RECEIVING A CALL ...................................................................................... 12 7.2. END A CALL .............................................................................................. 12

8. UNANSWERED CALLS ................................................................................. 12

9. PERSONAL MAILBOX .................................................................................. 12

10. CALLING TO THE DPL HANDSET FROM A LANDLINE ................................. 12

11. ADJUST EARPIECE VOLUME ..................................................................... 13

12. ADJUST RINGER VOLUME ........................................................................ 13

13. ADDITIONAL DPL HANDSET AND IRIDIUM CALLING FEATURES .............. 13


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1. General Information

1.1. Introduction The LT-DPLS401 (DPL handset) together with the Latitude Technologies S200-011 or S200-022 satcom system (S200) provides a fully featured, permanently installed satellite phone dialpad and control interface. The DP handset is intended for installation on aircraft and vehicles of all types. With a suitable Iridium exterior antenna, it provides for global communications from enclosed surroundings in the harshest of environments.

1.2. Equipment Description

The LT-DPLS401 provides satellite phone control and dialpad functions in a small and light package.

Figure 1 - LT-DPLS401 handset shown with hangup cup holder

1.3. Equipment Limitations

The installer should refer to the installation instructions for the S200 system.

1.4. Safety Precautions There is no specific safety precaution as such, associated with this equipment. 2. Referenced Documents

a) Iridium LLC, DPL-HS-MAN-V1.0, 2005-07-18

b) Iridium LLC, DPL-HS-PS-V1[1].0, 2005-10-25


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3. SPECIFICATIONS

3.1. Dimensions

6.34” L x 2.17: W x 1.02: D (16.1 cm L x 5.5 cm W x 2.6 cm D)

3.2. Electrical Specifications

Power requirement: 340 mA max at +12.5VDC Cable: Eight-wire unshielded coil cable with MS connector Connector: MS3116F, 6 pin circular plug

3.3. Part Numbers

The following Part Numbers are applicable to this Installation Manual

P/N LT-DPLS401, Short cord length-200cm

P/N LT-DPLL401, Long cord length-450 cm


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4. User Instructions 4.1. DPL Handset Overview

Figure 2 – Basic display and function keys of the DPL handset


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4.2. Display Status Indicators


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5. Startup Procedures

5.1. Power on When DC power is applied to the S200 satcom, both the S200 and the DPL Handset are powered up automatically. There is no need to press the power on/off key to do this. Powering off of the DPL handset occurs automatically with the shutdown of the S200. When the DPL handset is powered up a wakeup tone should be heard with a sequence of screens appearing in the order shown below. When the last screen appears with the

indicator, the handset is ready to make a voice call. First screen Second screen Third screen Forth screen Fifth screen


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6. Placing a Call To place a call, the DPL handset and the S200 satcom must be powered on, have a network activated SIM card and be in contact with the Iridium satellite network. A phone number up to a maximum of 20 digits can be entered. The digits are displayed in a single row with the character size automatically adjusted to fit the LCD screen.

6.1. Dial a number

6.2. Dialing Examples To place calls to a landline dial 00+Country Code + Area Code + Tel#.


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For example, to call Latitude Technologies (Canada) from the Satphone dial: 001 250 475 0203. To place a call from your Iridium phone to another Iridium phone dial (00 + Iridium Number).

6.3. Dial a Toll Free Test call To test voice operation call customer support 24-hours a day, 7-days a week from your satphone (toll free) at 6868. From a landline dial +1 709 748 4226 or toll free at +1 800 563 2255.

6.4. Automatic Redial

6.5. Redial Last Number Called

6.6. Dial a Number from the Phone Book

The DPL handset can store up to 100 names and telephone numbers on the SIM card phone book (physically located in the S200), which can be retrieved later to place a call.

6.7. End a Call


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7. Receiving a Call To receive a call, the DPL handset and the S200 satcom must be powered on, have a network activated SIM card and be in contact with the Iridium satellite network.

7.1. Receiving a Call

7.2. End a Call

8. Unanswered Calls

If a call is not answered, the DPL handset will display the message .

9. Personal Mailbox

When a call is not answered, the caller can leave numeric, text and voice messages. The next time the DPL handset is registered with the Iridium network, these messages can be retrieved or saved for later viewing. 10. Calling to the DPL handset from a landline To call to the DPL handset, the DPL handset and the S200 satcom must be powered on, have a network activated SIM card and be in contact with the Iridium satellite network. To place the calls dial the international access code (011) and the Iridium Number MSIDN assigned to your S200/DPL handset system. For example: 011 8816 XXXX XXXX. Please note that some long distance providers and/or cellular service providers may not be able to connect you to an Iridium telephone number. Please contact your long


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distance/cellular service provider to ensure that you can connect to country code "8816" (Country code for the Iridium Satellite Network).

11. Adjust Earpiece Volume

12. Adjust Ringer Volume

To adjust ringer volume, press and then . the DPL handset sounds the new volume level as it is being adjusted. 13. Additional DPL handset and Iridium calling Features Please contact Latitude Technologies for further detailed menu commands and user tips on how to get the most benefit from your satellite phone system.