The Intelligent Beam Remote Satellite Terminal, RST100, enables
the connection of standard type phone equipment including card/coin
type payphones. The intelligence inside the terminal will generate
dial, busy and ring tones like a standard PSTN line as well as provide
line reversal for specific coin/card phone installations.
The installation diagram below demonstrates the ability
to integrate specific, medical, industrial or other hazardous specific
telephone equipment interfaces with the Beam Remote Satellite Terminal,
RST100. The highly featured RST100 enables the standard RJ11 connection
to support this type of installation. The installation also supports
various types of antenna installation as required to access various
locations.
Line
Settings
The Remote
Satellite Terminal supports standard line interfacing and therefore
is provides power to standard phone equipment; the RST100 is specified
to 3REN. The RJ11 connection complies with standard PSTN interface
specifications.
Global Coverage
The Iridium
Satellite network provides a robust network for supporting a global
tracking application, with global coverage from pole to pole and
the use of low powered antennas that are omni directional this makes
a Beam TrackALERT system your desired installation for any application.
Voice Services
Whilst all data services are available on any Beam device, selected
Beam terminals offer varying voice service features. The Beam
Remote Satellite Terminal, RST100, allows the use of standard
phone equipment through its intelligent RJ11 connectivity. Various
types of payphone equipment can be supported including card and
coin devices.
Power
Input
The Beam terminals support 11-32V DC power input.
An AC plug-pack is supplied with all terminals, which therefore
makes it very easy to connect to mains or DC power. The use of an
RST050 Beam Battery Back-up is also an ideal accessory where communication
needs to be guaranteed.
Remote Diagnostics
Using SMS or SBD with the intelligence built into the Beam RST100
terminal it is possible to remotely configure the communication
terminal as well, run diagnostic checks, check signal strength,
temperature and call logs as well as the ability to have automated
reporting for “still alive” reporting if required.
It is also possible to perform some simple polling of a device plugged
into the Log Port of the terminal. This can be a very cost effective
means of low-level position and condition reporting.
Typical Installation:
The RST100
terminal allows for various installation options. It is possible
to run the RJ11 cable over very long distances, whilst the antenna
cabling is limited to a 3db loss. It is more important to keep the
main terminal as close to the antenna as possible to then use the
flexibility of standard phone wire to connect to the user interface
or PBX system.
Antenna Selection
Whilst
the installation and integration to the terminal is very straight
forward, selecting the appropriate antenna and antenna cable for
the installation is also important to ensure greatest call quality
over the satellite network. There is a range of suitable antenna
installation types for various applications. In order to maximize
the signal penetration in some locations the antenna can be installed
some distances away from the main terminal in a more appropriate
location.
The antenna should always have as clear line of sight to the sky
as possible, eight degrees above the horizon is always ideal,
however the clearer the view to the sky the greater the reliability
of service.
The maximum loss for an antenna cable installed to any Iridium
device is 3db maximum. Exceeding this loss will affect reliability
and call quality.
Payphone Interface
Products
Communication
Terminals Supported
- Remote Satellite Terminal (RJ11/POTS) RST100
Accessories
- Battery Backup RST050
- Iridium Antennas
Key Solution Features:
Beam Equipment
- Ability to use standard telephone handsets (RST100
only)
- Ring, Busy, Dial tones Configurable (RST100 only)
- Long run RJ11 Cable (RST100 only)
- Robust Intelligent Handsets available
- Intelligent microprocessor on board
- Remote / Local configuration
- Remote Monitoring
- Alarm/Alert Reporting
- Omni directional antennas
- Full certified C, CE, A Ticks.
- Full Environment Certification IEC60945
- Power input options 11-32V DC
- Battery Backup / Solar options available
- Low power requirement
Iridium Service Features
- Low cost mobile to mobile calls
- Supports SMS & SBD
- Internet access at 10 kbps
- High quality voice
- Crew Calling
- 100% global coverage
- Prepaid or post paid service
- Low call set up time
Coin/Card
& Specialized Phones
Whilst
the installation and integration to the terminal is very straight
forward, selecting the appropriate antenna and antenna cable for
the installation is also important to ensure greatest call quality
over the satellite network. There is a range of suitable antenna
installation types for various applications. In order to maximize
the signal penetration in some locations the antenna can be installed
some distances away from the main terminal in a more appropriate
location.
Communication
Terminals Supported