Nera F33 Getting Started

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Nera F33
Getting Started
GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................... 5
General ............................................................. 5
Antenna Unit ...................................................... 5
Main Communication Unit - MCU ...................... 5
Communication services ................................... 6
SIM card ............................................................ 9
OPERATION FROM HANDSET .............. 10

Switching ON .................................................... 11
Nera ISDN Handset ..........................................11
Nera F33 starts up ........................................... 12
Making a call ................................................... 12
Redialing ......................................................... 13
Dialing from phone book .................................. 13
Incoming calls to handset ................................ 14
Call hold and transfer ...................................... 14
Internal communication ................................... 15
Various call procedures ................................... 15
To call Nera F33 .............................................. 16
Phone book entry ............................................ 16
Phone book editing .......................................... 17
HANDSET FUNCTIONS ........................ 18

Overview .........................................................
Satellite search ................................................
Satellite Coverage Map ...................................
Phone setup: ...................................................
- keyclick .........................................................
Nera F33
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20
21
23
23
Rev Date: February 2004
- ringer ............................................................. 24
- answer beep .................................................. 24
- backlight On/Off ............................................ 25
- protocol ......................................................... 25
- software version ............................................ 26
Selecting default Net service provider ............. 26
Setting ports .................................................... 27
Information available ....................................... 28
Alarm ............................................................... 28
TELEFAX SERVICE ................................ 29

General ........................................................... 29
Limitations ....................................................... 29
Installation ....................................................... 29
Transmission ................................................... 29
DATA SERVICE ....................................... 30

9.6 kbps data transmission .............................. 30
Installation ....................................................... 30
Compressed data transmission ....................... 30
OPERATION FROM PC .......................... 31

Installing the PC program ................................ 31
MAINTENANCE ...................................... 33
General ........................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 34
Publication No.: 103172 (Rev. 1.2)
GETTING STARTED
LIST OF TERMS ..................................... 37
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION ............. A-1
Location of Antenna Unit ................................ A-2
Coax cable ..................................................... A-3
Optional antenna cable ................................... A-3
Power source ................................................. A-3
Connecting up ................................................ A-4
Outline dimensions ......................................... A-5
Mounting handset holder/cradle ...................... A-7
MCU connectors ............................................. A-8
Connecting up - examples ............................ A-10
ISDN telephones/equipment ......................... A-11
ISDN bus termination ................................... A-12
ISDN cable lengths ....................................... A-12
ISDN wall socket .......................................... A-13
ISDN connectors .......................................... A-13
Cable pinouts ................................................ A-14
Serial printer settings .................................... A-15

NMEA-0183 input sources
(complies with IEC 61162-1) ......................... A-16
Mounting connector type 11N-50-3-54
(for cable RG223) ......................................... A-17
(for cables RG214 FRNC) ............................ A-18
(for cable S10172 B-11) ................................ A-19
(for cable RF 1/2" 50) ................................... A-20
APPENDIX B CONNECTING UP NERA TA ................ B-1

APPENDIX B CONNECTING UP BCS iTA .................. B-3
APPENDIX C TERMINAL IDENTITIES ....................... C-1
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nera SatCom AS, 2003
A MEMBER OF CIRM
The Nera F33 terminal fully complies with the R&TTE directive.
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
General
The Nera F33 satellite terminal provides 4.8 kbps
global speech service via the Inmarsat satellite
system.
Nera F33 offers 9.6 kbps telefax, compressed data
service and MPDS (Mobile Packet Data Service)
within the Inmarsat spot beam coverage, see
Satellite Coverage Map.
INTRODUCTION
Antenna Unit mounted on tower
Antenna Unit
The Nera F33 Antenna Unit consists of:
Servo stabilized antenna dish with RF-Transceiver
GPS receiver
Radome
Optional tower or mast mounting
Main Communication Unit - MCU

The Nera F33 Main Communication Unit (MCU) which constitutes the major electronic part - is designed for wall or desktop installation.
The MCU power input is 24VDC -10% to +30%. The
maximum power requirement is approx. 110 W.
The MCU supplies 48 VDC power to the Antenna
Unit through the coaxial cable.
Nera ISDN Handset
The handset keypad and built-in display allows
dialing and control of the MCU and antenna.
Nera F33
Main Communication Unit

and Nera ISDN Handset
Figure 1 Nera F33 satellite terminal.
INTRODUCTION CONTD
GETTING STARTED
Communication services
Global beam service
Speech:
- 4.8 kbps
Spot beam services
Speech:
- 4.8 kbps
Data:
- 9.6 kbps, built-in compression
provides up to 40 kbps
MPDS
- Mobile Packet Data Service
FWD = 64 kbps, RTN = 28 kbps
Shared channel
Telefax:
- 9.6 kbps Group 3 via
Terminal Adapter (TA)
Internal communication
Equipment connected to the various interfaces may
communicate with each other via an internal MSN
(Mobile Subscriber Number) assigned to each unit.
Figure 2 Additional equipment.
Control interface
The RS-232/RS-422 or USB port allows connection
of a PC for configuration of the Nera F33 MCU.
A PC program (vtLite Mobile) that provides the software to operate and configure the MCU is supplied on
the enclosed CD (requires at least Windows 98).
CD
The CD ROM supplied with Nera F33 contains:
program for control from PC (vtLite Mobile)
manuals
application notes
modem drivers
and other useful information.
Additional equipment
Additional Nera ISDN Handsets
PC
Terminal Adapter for connection of:
- analogue DTMF telephone(s)
- group 3 telefax
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
DEL
ghi
pqrs
abc
def
jkl
mno
tuv
wyz
TEL1
POW
ER
TEL2
Additional
Nera ISDN Handsets
PC
Terminal Adapter
Analogue telephones
(wall or desk)
Telefax
(Group 4)
Telefax
(Group 3)
Serial printer
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION CONTD
Radome
(cutaway view)
Antenna Dish
Servo Stabilized
Pedestal
GPS Receiver
RF-Transceiver
Fan
Tower (option)
Figure 3 Nera F33 - Antenna Unit parts.
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION CONTD
Figure 4 Examples of preprogrammed Terminal Ids and MSN
numbers.
Allows direct connection
without prior configuration.
See also Routing of incoming
calls and MSN configuration
in the User Guide.
Nera ISDN Handset

connected to ISDN
port/bus:
4.8 kbps speech
Term Id 01, MSN 20
Term Id 03, MSN 22
Analogue telephone
connected via
Terminal Adapter
4.8 kbps speech
TEL1: Term Id 02, MSN 21
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
DEL
ghi
pqrs
abc
def
jkl
mno
tuv
wyz
Terminal
Adapter
TEL1
POWE
3
F
a
r
e
ON
48V DC
SYNC
TX-
RX+
TX+
2
RS-23
1
4 3 2
NMEA+
ISDN
1
8
RX+
RX-
TX+
6
9 8 7
8
1
USB
TX-
6
9 8 7
NMEA-
ALARM
2
RS-23
1
4 3 2
ISDN
RX-
PC connected to
RS232A port:
9.6 kbps data
MPDS supported
vt-Lite Marine supported
Term Id 21, MSN 60
ISDN
RS-422
PC connected to
RS232B port:
9.6 kbps data
MPDS supported
vtLite Marine supported
Term Id 22, MSN 61
TEL2
For
programming
of TA, see
Appendix B
Analogue fax (G3)

connected via
Terminal Adapter
TEL2 port:
9.6 kbps fax
Term Id 11, MSN 40
PC connected to
USB port:
9.6 kbps data
MPDS supported
vtLite Marine supported
Term Id 23, MSN 62
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
SIM card
The SIM card carries subscription information from
your Net service provider on an integrated circuit.
The Nera F33 used with the SIM card assumes the
identity of the SIM card.
The SIM card has its own set of Inmarsat Mobile
Numbers (IMN) on which the user can be contacted
irrespective of the Nera F33 used.
All outgoing calls will be billed to the owner of the
SIM card.
The SIM card is protected by a SIM PIN (Personal
Identification Number). Contact your Net service
provider if you do not have the PIN code.
If the PIN code entered does not match the PIN code
on the SIM card, operation with that particular SIM
card will lock-up after three failed attempts. You must
then use the SIM un-block code (PUK code) provided by your Net service provider to un-lock the
card. Contact your Net service provider if you do not
have the PUK code.
Note!
When the PUK is used, the SIM PIN is set to 1 2 3 4.
INTRODUCTION CONTD
Note! Nera F33 can be used with or without SIM
card. The Net service provider, however, sometimes
requires the use of SIM card.
The SIM card is located on the rear panel of the Main
Communication Unit, see figure 6. The cover must
be removed to access the the card slot. The cover is
attached by two serrated screws. No tools are
required to loosen the screws.
When entering the SIM card, the terminal prompts for
SIM PIN:
Fleet F33
SIM PIN: _
To change or disable the PIN code, see User

Guide > Access level on the enclosed CD.
The SIM card can store various information, e.g.:
PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
Phone book
Allowed Net service providers
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET

Handsfree microphone
Display indicators:
appears at hook OFF
flashes when receiving a call
Net provider&Ocean Region
appears when loudspeaker
is ON
ALPHA appears when selecting
letters on the keypad, e.g. for
Phone Book entries
signal strength indicator
alarm indicator
ISDN
ALPHA
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Hook ON magnet
click!
Function keys:
allows adjusting the earpiece
volume during conversation
opens/closes Phone Book
reverts to previous postion
used to transfer a call
selects function menu
handsfree microphone/
loudspeaker ON/OFF (hook
ON/OFF when in cradle)
hook ON/OFF
. . . . . number keys.
The keys include letters for
Phone Book entries.
enters selected choice
LIST
deletes last character or

complete entry
scrolls up/down through
function menu/choices
Handsfree loudspeaker
Figure 5 Display and keys.
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Figure 6 Holder/cradle wallmounted.
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONTD
Switching ON
The ON/OFF switch located on the rear panel of the
Main Communication Unit switches all basic units of
the Nera F33 terminal on/off:
the Nera ISDN Handset
the Main Communication Unit (MCU), and
the Antenna Unit.
See figure 6 for location of the power ON/OFF
switch and indicator.
SIM card
Cover
ON/OFF
20-32 VDC / 110W
NOT IN USE
RF
SIM CARD
(50
TERM)
Nera ISDN Handset
SIM CARD INSIDE

WHEN CHANGING MODEM UNIT
REMOVE COVER
AND TAKE OUT SIM CARD
Power
ON/OFF
switch
Power
indicator
When connected initially, the

handset is set to normal mode
(standard ISDN telephone):
April 03
09:15
4.8 Speech
Switching to Nera Fleet mode

is achieved as follows:
Open the MENU
MENU
ON
48V DC
SYNC
un
ica
ALARM
tio
2A
RS4-23
3 2 1
2
RS4-23
3 2 1
6
9 8 7
6
9 8 7
it -
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
1
8
USB
Un
ISDN
RX+
RX-
TX+
Co
TX-
NMEA+
ai
NMEA-
RX-
3
F
and scroll down to
8
1
ISDN
OK
RS-422
M
CU
Figure 6 Location of SIM card and ON/OFF switch.
Nera F33
Set to Fleet
Pressing OK provides an idle
display as shown on the next page.
> Active MSN

Keyclick
Ringer
Answer beep
Backlight
Language
MSN
Protocol
Set to Fleet
To switch to normal mode, unplug Handset and press

and hold down DEL when reconnecting it.
For normal ISDN mode, see
Nera ISDN Handset - User Guide on CD.
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GETTING STARTED
Nera F33 starts up
Making a call
Nera F33 automatically initializes the system and

searches for the satellite (handset in Nera Fleet Mode):
Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.:

0
4 abc 7pqrs 6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0
Nera Fleet
Euro-ISDN
See Satellite search

later in this manual to
restart a search manually.
IOR
Telenor
Searching
IOR
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Idle
When idle, the Nera ISDN Handset displays:
Ocean Region
Service provider
Status
Signal strength
indicator
Dial (4.8)
004767244700
For normal call

For handsfree call
Sends dialed number
Waiting
Telenor
Initializing
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Alarm indicator
See Information available > Alarms&Messages
Use DEL to modify entries: DEL Pressing DEL once,

erases one digit. Holding the key more than 0.5 second
erases the whole number.
When entered, the display reads:
Calling...
004767244700
When the remote end answers,
Connected 09:46
004767244700-
the display reads:

The timer starts.
End the call by pressing
Dash separates
additional dialing
Timer, minutes:seconds
Disconnected
hook ON/OFF
, or
replacing the handset in the cradle.
Use the handsfree key

ON/OFF.
to toggle the loudspeaker
Alternative dialing:
or
for dialing tone, then dial the number:
Press
0
12
4 abc 7pqrs 6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Redialing
The Redial Memory stores the last 30 called and
received numbers (incoming IMN numbers are not
conveyed from "ashore").
The data are erased when disconnecting
the handset or Nera F33 is switched off.
To redial calls made:
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
1 Press the arrow up key
to recall the last number

dialed:
Redial list
2 Use the
if no number is stored
arrow keys to
scroll through the list:
3 Pressing hook ON/OFF
sends the chosen number:
Nera F33
book key:
and scroll through the
phone book:
ALPHA
BT
Nera Satcom
LIST
2 Press the hook key to

call the selected number:
ALPHA
BT
OUT:JAN17 15:09
004767244700 01
OUT:JAN25 12:10
004722763110 02
To view calls
Received call
received:
list if no number
is stored
4 Press the
Internal call
arrow down key
to recall the last
number received. External call
Scroll through list.
To delete a listed number:
5 Press DEL to clear the
chosen number from list:
Press OK to delete:
Revert to idle:
Dialing from phone book

1 Press the phone
Calling...
IN:JAN20 13:09
20
01
IN:FEB10 16:11
unknown no. 02
DEL
OK
Clear?
20
OK
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GETTING STARTED
Incoming calls to handset
Call hold and transfer
The handset rings when receiving a call.

The ringing symbol
flashes until the
call is answered.
Pressing R during a conversation will put the

current call on hold. Another internal call may now be
made.
4.8 Speech
Answer the call by pressing

hook ON/OFF:
handsfree:
or
End the call by pressing hook ON/OFF

replacing the handset in the cradle.
Reject the call by pressing DEL:
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[MSN]
With the Nera ISDN Handset in

00:00
the cradle, the loudspeaker and
microphone are ON for handsfree
operation.
Timer,
If lifting the handset, the loudminutes:seconds
speaker turns OFF.
Use the handsfree key
to toggle the loudspeaker
ON/OFF.
Note! If the ringing symbol

idle, you have missed a call.
Switching between the two calls:

After putting the 1st call on hold by pressing
the 2nd call is established by keying:
The 1st call is put on hold, and
the 2nd is connected.
Toggling between the
two calls is achieved by
pressing R repeatedly:
1 on hold
**20#
R
2 on hold
, or
Call transfer (connection via satellite):
DEL
is displayed when in
MSN/Handset Id
Hang up
R toggles between subscribers
Exception!
Transfer from analogue to ISDN is not possible.
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Internal communication
Various call procedures
Nera F33 allows calls to be made internally between

the connected ISDN and analogue telephones.
Call from a standard telephone
Internal calls:
Short number dialing from Phone Book (prefix 23)

2 3 1 5
fetches and sends the telephone
number stored in the Phone Book under short number 15.
MSN (example)
When receiving a call to an ISDN phone, the caller`s

MSN number will appear in the display (if programmed).
When Nera F33 is busy with a satellite link data call,
it is possible to make internal calls.
Example of internal call connections:
MCU
ISDN
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
ISDN
ghi
pqrs
abc
DEL
def
jkl
mno
tuv
wyz
ghi
pqrs
abc
def
jkl
mno
tuv
wyz
Nera ISDN
Handset
MSN20
MSN22
Nera ISDN
Handset
MSN23
MSN24
Service calls
Special information services are accessible with
2-digit service address code.
Note! Not all Net service providers offer every service.
Example:
Calling the technical staff of the Land Earth Station
(LES): 3 3
ISDN
DECT
phone
MSN25
as the last digit
START
Note! Some types of equipment do not have # implemented in software even if the #-key is on the keypad.
Then in front of the telephone number use:
903 if dialing the number digit by digit, or
902 if for the number to be sent as a block. e.g.:
9
Nera F33
Short number dialing (prefix 23) through selected

Net service provider
2 3 1 5
4
fetches and sends the
telephone number stored under short number 15 via
the selected Net service provider (Telenor=no. 4).
TA
Analogue
phone
MSN21
Telefax
On a telefax with keypad, enter
before starting transmission:
OK
OK
DEL
1
POWER
15
GETTING STARTED
To call Nera F33
Phone book entry
Dial the international prefix (normally 00) followed by

870 and the IMN number, e.g. 00 870 762420510.
The common Ocean Region access no. 870 connects the call to the dialed Nera F33 terminal regardless of the Ocean Region the terminal user currently
communicates through.
The entries in the Nera F33 phone book may consist

of maximum 100 numbers. The number/name list is
stored in the Main Communication Unit.
If the PSTN network does not support access no.

870, call the Ocean Region directly:
871 AOR-E
872 POR
873 IOR
874 AOR-W
(Atlantic Ocean Region East)

(Pacific Ocean Region)
(Indian Ocean Region)
(Atlantic Ocean Region West)
Programming:
1 Open the phone book >
menu:
Open the Add entry
function by pressing Ok
before starting to key in
characters.
2 Enter the name, e.g.
Nera ASA.
Add entry
Edit number
ALPHA
OK
6mno
Add name:
N_
3 def
Add name:
Ne_
7pqrs
Add name:
Ner_
2 abc
Add name:
Nera_
Add name:
Nera _
2 abc
Add name:
Nera_A
7pqrs
Add name:
Nera_AS
2 abc
Add name:
Nera_ASA
ALPHA
ALPHA
Note that the additional

characters accessible with
the key appear momentarily.
See the character table on
next page.
For modifying an entry, see
Phone book editing on
next page.
Enter the phone number,
continue on next page . . . .
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ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
3 Enter the telephone number e.g.:

0
Phone book editing
4 abc 7pqrs
Number:
004767244700
Open phone book menu

and
scroll down to the required
function.
Saving
If "Sort by ShrtNo" is selected,

the function switches to
"Sort by Name".
ALPHA
6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0
4 Pressing
stores
the entry in the phone book:
OK
OK
An entry can be erased

by pressing DEL
Nera ASA
Neratek
Revert to idle:
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
ALPHA appears
when letters are to
be entered.
Add Entry
Edit number
Edit name
Delete
Search book
See number
Copy
Sort by ShrtNo
ALPHA
Add Entry
OK
Add name:
Nera Satcom_
Edit
number
OK
Number:
004767244700
Edit name
OK
Edit name:
Nera Satcom
Del
OK
Deleting
Search
book
OK
Name search:
_
See
number
OK
[1] 0047672447
00
Copy
OK
Short Number:
2_
Sort by
ShrtNo
OK
[1] 0047672447
00
Sort by
name
OK
Nera Satcom
ALPHA
The character table shows all

the characters accessible:
Notes:
The # -key toggles between
upper-case and lower-case
characters.
Names written with none
Anglo-American characters
such as , , etc., can only
contain 6 different special
characters (however, 2 equal
characters count as 1).
Nera F33
Key Uppercase Lowercase

1
.,?!-:;/1 .,?!-:;/1
2 abc
ABC2
abc2
3 def
DEF3
def3
4 abc
GHI4
ghi4
5 jkl
JKL5
jkl5
6mno MNO6
mno6
7pqrs
PQRS7
pqrs7
8 tuv
TUV8
tuv8
9wxyz WXYZ9
wxyz9
_0
_0
Use DEL to
modify entries.
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
ALPHA
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GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS
Overview
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Serial Ports
Information
Opening Search
Find Any
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Not in use
MENU
Active MSN
Keyclick
Ringer
Answer beep
Backlight
Protocol
SW version
18
reverts to idle
Tuning to IOR
Elevation 17
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Elevation: 0...90
#2: 4.8 Speech
On
Off
Tone
Volume
1.3.00 270103
On
Off
Euro-ISDN
NI-1
On
Off
30 second
Dimmer
002/Stratos
004/Telenor
005/OTE
012/XANTIC
ESC
Searching... IOR
Elevation 0
Tone#1
Tone#2
Tone#3
Tone#4
Tone#5
Tone#6
Tone#7
Tone#8
Tone#9
Low
Medium
High
Increasing
Dimmer [100%]
90%
10%
See next page
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
HANDSET FUNCTIONS CONTD
Overview cont'd
MENU
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
Speed
Format
Flow control
Port A
Port B
COM defaults
NMEA port
Compression
On
Off
Driver switch
Speed
Format
Flow control
RS-232
RS-422
HW (fwd):A98853
Diagnostics
Forward Id
Version Info
Network Info
Alarms & Msgs
Position
Speed/course
Rel. 1.0
15 Apr 2003
IOR Spot: 5
Ready for call
NCSC Curr: 1
NCSC Actv: 0
Registration
SUCCESSFUL
Speed: 0.0
Course: 000
Speed
Course over ground
Note! Not to be used for navigation
Clear Causes
Alarms List
Info Log
Only appears with

Diagnostics On
101476 Ver: 1.0

10 Apr 2003
F33 dev 1.0
1.05
1.20
d=7,p=none,s=1
d=7,p=e,s=1
d=7,p=0,s=1
d=7,p=m,s=1
d=7,p=s,s=2
d=8,p=none,s=1
d=8,p=e,s=1
d=8,p=0,s=1
d=8,p=m,s=1
d=8,p=s,s=1
d=8,p=none,s=2
d=8,p=e,s=2
d=8,p=0,s=2
d=8,p=m,s=2
none
rts/cts
<E>xon/xoff tr
<E>xon/xoff st
default settings
1.00
010d29m02s E
059d52m11s N
ESC
System
Ctrl SW
DSP
Monitor
KDB
RFB
ATB
1200bps
2400bps
4800bps
9600bps
19200bps
38400bps
57600bps
115200bps
F33 Marine 0.20
reverts to idle
Nera F33
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GETTING STARTED
Satellite search
To select another Ocean Region:
Some geographic locations allow contact with more

than one Ocean Region satellite. It is recommended
to choose an Ocean Region providing good signal
quality and cost-effective communication.
Use the Satellite Coverage Map on next pages to
select the Ocean Region at your location:
1 Open the MENU and

press Sat. Search:
Atlantic Ocean Region West:

Atlantic Ocean Region East:
Pacific Ocean Region:
Indian Ocean Region:
Regions 4 - 7 are not in use.
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Pressing OK opens the

list of searching alternatives:
2 Select as required:
When selecting Find Any,
the antenna searches one
Ocean Region after the other
until a satellite signal is found.
When selecting a specific
Ocean Region (AOR-W,
AOR-E, POR or IOR) the
system knows the elevation
and will find the satelite fast if
visible.
The antenna performs an
hemispheric search at
antenna elevation angles
varying within 0 through 90.
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Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
OK
Opening Search
OK
Find Any
AOR-W
AOR-E
POR
IOR
Searching... IOR
Elevation 0
Tuning to IOR
Elevation 17
Telenor
IOR
Logging On
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Satellite Coverage Map
Global beam
(circles)
LONGITUDE
180 W
160 W
140 W
120 W
100 W
80 W
60 W
40 W
20 W
20 E
40 E
60 E
80 E
100 E
120 E
Spot beam
140 E
160 E
180E
60 N
60 N
30 N
30 N
POR
178 E
Equator
AOR-W
54 W
AOR-E
15.5 W
IOR
64.5 E
POR
178 E
LATITUDE
LATITUDE
30 S
30 S
60 S
60 S
5 Elevation
TEL: 870 or 872

Pacific Ocean Region
POR
Nera F33
5 Elevation
TEL: 870 or 874

Atlantic Ocean West Region
AORW
5 Elevation
TEL: 870 or 871

Atlantic Ocean East Region
AORE
5 Elevation
TEL: 870 or 873

Indian Ocean Region
IOR
5 Elevation
TEL: 870 or 872

Pacific Ocean Region
POR
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GETTING STARTED
Coverage map for each Ocean Region

IOR
AOR-W
AOR-E
22
POR
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Phone setup (Nera ISDN Handset)

Active MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number)
When making a call, the device connected to Nera
F33 identifies itself locally by its MSN number.
The first Nera ISDN Handset connected has the
following MSN numbers:
Terminal Id
MSN number
Speech quality
01
20
4.8 Speech
03
22
4.8 Speech

Keyclick
When activated, a click is heard when pressing a key.
The keyclick can be turned on/off as follows:
1 Open the MENU and scroll

down to Phone setup:
2 Select the Keyclick

function:
3 Press
OK and scroll to
On or Off, as required:
4 Press
setting.
Nera F33
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
OK
OK
Active MSN
Keyclick
OK
On
Off
to store the
23
GETTING STARTED

Ringer
The tone sound and level
heard when the phone
rings may be selected
as follows:
1 Open the MENU and

select
Phone setup > Ringer:
2 Press
to select the
Tone function:
OK
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
OK
OK
3 Press
OK again and
scroll down to required tone:
OK
Press OK to store the

selected one.
4 Select the Ringer function

again and scroll down to the
Volume function:
Keyclick
Ringer
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The answer beep can be turned on/off as follows:
1 Open the MENU:
Tone
Volume
Tone#1
Tone#2
Tone#3
Tone#4
Tone#5
Tone#6
Tone#7
Tone#8
Tone#9
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
scroll down to Phone

setup, and
select the Active MSN

function:
OK
2 Scroll down to the Answer beep function:
Active MSN
Keyclick
Ringer
Answer beep
3 Press
OK
Tone
Volume
OK
Low
Medium
High
Increasing
5 Pressing
OK lists the
choices:
Scroll down to required sound
level, and press OK to store it:
Answer beep
Nera F33 may be set to emit a signal in the handset
when an outgoing call is answered. The signal will
also sound when a call is transferred at the remote
end.
The signal is not active during handsfree calls.
OK and scroll to
On or Off, as required:
4 Pressing
OK
chosen mode.
OK
On
Off
stores the
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Backlight On/Off
The display and keypad backlight can be set to:
On, permanently ON
Off, permanently OFF
30 seconds ON when pressing a key or receiving
a call, and stays ON 30 secs after last event.
Dimmer, intensity adjustable in 10 steps.
Changing the setting:
1 Open the MENU:
scroll down to Phone setup,
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
The check for current protocol:
1 Open the MENU:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
scroll down to Phone setup,
and
OK
3 Press
OK and scroll down

to required setting:
4 Pressing
at Dimmer
opens the backlight adjustment window:
Active MSN
Keyclick
Answer beep
Backlight
scroll down to the

Backlight function:
OK
On
Off
30 second
Dimmer
OK
OK
Dimmer [100%]
90%
Adjust with up/down arrows:
5 Press
Protocol
Nera F33 allows selection between the following
ISDN protocols:
Euro ISDN for connection to equipment conforming to the European ISDN standard (default)
NI-1 protocol for equipment conforming to the NI-1
standard (National ISDN-1).
All ISDN devices and MCU must use the same
protocol.
OK
to store.
Nera F33
LIST
10%
and
OK
Backlight
Protocol
select the Protocol function:
2 Press OK and scroll

required protocol:
3 Pressing OK stores the
chosen ISDN protocol.
Active MSN
Keyclick
OK
Euro-ISDN
NI-1
To change the default setting in the MCU, see User

Guide > ISDN protocol configuration on the CD.
25
GETTING STARTED

Software version
This function displays the Nera ISDN Handset
software version:
1 Open the MENU:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
scroll down to Phone

setup,
and
OK
select the SW version

function:
3 Press
Active MSN
Keyclick
Protocol
SW version
Selecting default Net service provider

The default Net service provider for a satellite
(Ocean Region) is automatically used when dialing
ship-to-shore.
When using SIM card, selection of a default Net
service provider is restricted to the one stored on the
SIM card!
Changing default Net service provider:
1 Open the MENU:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
Scroll down to Set Network:
2 Scroll down to the required

OK
to read:
OK
1.3.00 270103
To read other software versions, see

Information available later in the manual.
Net service provider:
OK
001/Telenor
002/Stratos
004/Telenor
005/OTE
007/Indosat
011/France Tel
012/Xantic
022/Xantic
060/Malaysia T
210/Singapore
555/Telecom It
OK
Saving data ....
3 Store the new Net service

provider for the current
Ocean Region:
To preprogramme Net provider for

all Ocean Regions, vt-Lite Mobile
must be used, see User Guide on CD.
26
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Setting ports
Serial ports A and B
The data speed, format and flow control for the
RS-232 serial ports A and B
are set up as follows:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
1 Open the MENU and

scroll down to Ports:
See Overview for
available choices.
2 Select the parameter
to be set for Port A:
3 Select the listed data

Speed 115200 bps
(default):
4 Select listed format:
OK
OK
OK
OK
8 data bits, no parity and

1 stop bit (default)
5 Set flow control to rts/

cts (default):
Nera F33
OK
Port A
Port B
COM defaults
NMEA port
Compression
Speed
Format
Flow control
115200bps
d=8,p=none,s=1
d=8,p=e,s=1
none
rts/cts
Port B driver switch

Select data speed, format and flow control as described for serial port A.
Switching the driver from
Sat. Search
RS-232B to RS-422:
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
6 Select Serial Ports:

and
scroll down to Port B:
OK
Port A
Port B
7 Open the Driver

switch function:
OK
and
scroll down to RS-422:
OK
Driver switch
Speed
Format
Flow control
RS-232
RS-422
The RS-422 terminal

block is now activated for
connection of e.g. PC using cables of up to 100 m.
The RS-232 serial port B is disconnected.
For information on NMEA port, see NMEA-0183

input sources later in this manual.
For information on Compression, see
Applications > Data Compression on the CD.
27
GETTING STARTED
Information available
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
Open the menu and scroll down

to read various information, as
indicated (examples):
Alarm
The alarm indicator flashes when
an alarm condition occurs:
OK
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Alarm indicator
The indicator stops once the

alarm has been read in the
Display Handset by pressing
> Information >
Alarms & messages.
OK
OK
System
Ctrl SW
DSP
Monitor
KDB
RFB
ATB
OK
Rel. 1.0
15 Apr 2003
Diagnostics
Forward Id
Version Info
Network Info
Alarms & Msgs
Position
Speed/course
On
Off
101476 Ver: 1.0

10 Apr 2003
HW (fwd):A98853
F33 dev 1.0
IOR Spot: 5
Ready for call
1.05
The indicator continues to be

displayed if the alarm condition
persists.
Clear Causes
Alarms List
Info Log
OK
The red alarm indicator on the MCU

(see next page) flashes in step with
the alarm indicator in the display.
010d29m02s E
059d52m11s N
OK
1)Burst not
sent
1.00
Speed: 0.0
Course: 000
OK
1)No contact
with GPS
F33 Marine 0.20
1)IFII/03501
Subscriber busy
Speed
Course over ground
Note! Not to be used for navigation
28
1.20
Only appears with

Diagnostics ON
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
TELEFAX SERVICE
Installation
For installation details, see Appendix B Connecting up Nera TA, or Connecting up BCS iTA.
Transmission
Telefax calls made by Nera F33 are telefax only. Any
telephone handset connected to the telefax machine
can not be used.
To send a fax, use the same dialing sequence as
when making a call. See Various call procedures
earlier in this manual.
Note! On a telefax with keypad, enter
last digit before starting transmission.
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
1
8
RX+
9 8 7 6
USB
RX-
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX+
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 A
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
MCU
Terminal
Adapter
TEL
POW
ER
TEL
as the
Telefax transmissions normally take 1 minute per
Nera F33
ON
48V DC
SYNC
NMEA+
Limitations
Nera F33 is fully compatible with the worlds leading
telefax machines and telefax software standards.
However, transmission may not be possible through
some of the telefax machines available on the
market. Please check with your Net service provider/
Nera Distributor before purchasing a telefax for use
with Nera F33.
standard text page using standard resolution. Using

superfine or halftone resolution will double the
transmission time. To save time, avoid using a
separate cover page.
If a call failure should occur while sending a multipage document, re-send only the failed pages.
NMEA-
General
Nera F33 provides access to Group 3 telefax service
via Terminal Adapter. The transmisson rate is
9.6 kbps.
Analogue
telephone
Analogue
telefax (G3)
29
GETTING STARTED
DATA SERVICE
Compressed data transmission

Built-in V42 bis / 44 compression provides
up to 4 x 9.6 kbps increase in transfer
speed between Nera F33 and shore of:
- text files
- web browsing
- e-mail
This mode takes affect when the
remote end is prepared for
communication using the V42bis/44
modem protocol.
Nera F33 will compress data if possible. No
setup is needed.
For more information, see Applications > Data
Compression on the CD.
30
RX-
RX+
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
RX+
RX-
1
8
TX+
9 8 7 6
USB
TX-
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA-
RS-232 A
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
Ma
me x 100
tres
Installation
Connect the RS-232 serial cable between the serial port on the PC and one
of the the 9-pin RS-232 ports on the
Nera F33 MCU.
For connecting up and configuration, see
Applications > Mobile Data Service
via RS232 or via USB on the CD.
ON
48V DC
SYNC
TX-
9.6 kbps data transmission

Nera F33 provides access to asynchronous
data services through its built-in modem
capability. The transmisson rate over the
satellite is 9.6 kbps, and any standard PC
with a serial port can be used.
The driver used with

the RS-232 B (DATA)
port can be switched
to be used with the
RS-422 (DATA) port
instead. The switching
is performed with the
Nera ISDN Handset.
USB port
PC serial port
DTE
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
OPERATION FROM PC
Installing the PC program

The vtLite Mobile program allows Nera F33 to be
operated or configured from a PC, including functions such as:
Phone book
Traffic log
Configuration of ports
(ISDN/USB/RS-232/RS422)
Configuration of the MCU
Connect the PC as indicated on the previous page.

The vtLite Mobile program is available on the
enclosed CD and must be installed on the PC hard
disk.
For an explanation of the functions, see the User
Guide on the CD.
Close any Acrobat Reader program open on the PC
before proceeding.
See next page.
Nera vtLite Mobile PC program
Nera F33
31
OPERATION FROM PC CONTD

Procedure:
1 Insert the CD :
The Start Page opens automatically in a few seconds.
GETTING STARTED
6 Click Configure > Port to check the port settings.
(Alternatively, open the Acrobat file Nera F33_StartPage

on the CD. If necessary, install Acrobat Reader by clicking
Ar505enu.exe in the SW Installation folder.)
2 Click Software Installation and then vtLite

Mobile. Allow files to load on to the PC hard disk.
The installation of the program starts automatically
when files have been loaded.
3 Connect the serial cable between the PC serial
port and one of the RS-232 ports on the Nera F33

Main Communication Unit. See DATA SERVICE.
4 Switch ON the Main Communication Unit.

5 Start the vtLite Mobile program by clicking
Start>Programs>vtLite Mobile.
If no contact, click Mode>Terminal MMI.
32
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
MAINTENANCE
General
No regular maintenance is required of the Nera F33
satellite terminal.
It is recommended, however, to clean the antenna
radome every once in a while.
The realtime clock is automatically updated by the
built-in GPS.
Nera F33
33
GETTING STARTED
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable cause
Action
1. The Nera F33 MCU power

ON indicator does not
light up:
The Main Communication

Unit is not switched ON
Set the ON/OFF switch to ON (rear panel).

Switch OFF, wait 10 secs and switch back ON
Power is not connected
Check that the power cord is properly connected

to 24 VDC power source.
Diode info: ON=DC-in OK (>18VDC),
48VDC=Internal DC Power output 48V OK
2. The Nera ISDN Handset

display freezes or stays
completely blank:
The handset cord is not

connected or damaged
Check that the handset cord is properly connected

and inspect the cord.
Power MCU off/on
Disconnect cord from MCU and connect it again.
3. Nera F33 cannot find the

satellite:
No or weak signals.
Sight to satellite obstructed
Check that no obstacles block the free sight to the

satellite.
4. Low signal reception:
Obstructions
The signal strength indicator should preferably

exceed 500 in vtLite Marine, or 4bars in the Handset
display.
Check that no obstacles block the free sight to the
satellite.
Restart the search for any satellite, or try a satellite in
a specific Ocean Region.
5. Nera F33 functions

abnormally:
34
Turn off power and disconnect power, and switch

on again.
Verify correct voltages to the MCU: 24V DC -10%
to +30%.
Download new software from the Nera website.
(preferably done by a Nera Regional Service
Centre)
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
Problem
6. Unsuccessful call:
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTD
Probable cause
Nera F33 is not
commissioned.
The following messages
appear in the vtLite
display:
No response from net.
(HS: Disconnected)
7. Problems with telefax:
Nera F33
The called party is busy.

Subscriber busy
appears in HS display
Incomplete dialing
Action
Check clear cause
Call the Net Service Provider.
Check that the correct Net service provider is
shown in the display.
The Nera F33 terminal is not commissioned.
Verify in Nera ISDN Handset menu
>Information>Networkinfo>(scrolldown)
successful=commissioned, failed=not commissioned.
Wait for some time and try again.
Call another subscriber.
Remember to press "#" as last digit before starting
transmission.
Instead of "#", try to enter: 902 + 00 + country code
+ subscriber number.
Fax fails to work in Global

Beam (0)
Works in spot beam only.
Service not commissioned
See problem 5.
System transmission
delays
The OFF-HOOK time for handshake should be as long

as possible (e.g. 2 minutes). When the fax machine is
called, ringing time should be set to minimum (e.g.
immediate answer).
Set error correction to OFF
Try a different fax machine. Check that the telefax
(Group 3) is properly connected to the Nera
Terminal Adapter.
Contact the Distributor
35
GETTING STARTED
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTD
Problem
Probable cause
Action
8. No GPS:
"Beam selection failed"
"Not ready for call"
GPS alarm, or GPS not

received
Wait up to 15 minutes. The GPS may use up 15

minutes if Nera F33 has switched off for more than
6 hours. If not the case, GPS will report position
to vtLite Marine and handset display when GPS
sync. GPS is needed to select satellite beam!
9. Problems with data

communication:
Wrong PC settings
Check the PC program settings: speed

115200bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity if
RS232 is used (default settings in F33 MCU).
Shore/land has not an analogue modem.
Read Nera Application guide on F33 CD.
Contact the PC applications vendor for help.
Data Service fails in

Global Beam (0)
Works in spot beam only.
10.Routing of calls:
MSN number not entered

properly
Make sure that the MSN number entered into Nera

F33 with the Device Manager, is also entered into
connected equipment. Some devices, e.g. Nera ISDN
Handset, can be programmed with multiple MSNs.
Call Handset to verify MSN of other phones.
Read Handset MSN by pressing "R"-button.
11.Problem with local calls:
Wrong dialing
Check that you call the correct MSN number. If Access

Code is used, you need to enter this code first.
MSN
12.Problem with call

transfer
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Phone does not support R-button.

Not possible to transfer call from analogue to ISDN.
Nera F33
GETTING STARTED
AC Alternating Current
AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East.
AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West.
Azimuth horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. the
direction to the satellite.
Bit rate the number of bits transmitted per second (bps).
Byte = 8 bits
CHV2 higher access level on the SIM card, corresponding to
Nera F33 "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 the
satellite above the horizon.
Fleet 33 Inmarsat's single integrated voice, fax, Mobile Data
Service 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 MPDS
service like Internet / e-mail and handles MPDS billing system.
IMN Inmarsat Mobile Number, a unique 9-digit number which
identifies each device connected to Nera F33.
Inmarsat International Maritime Satellite Organisation.
IOR Indian Ocean Region.
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network.
ISN Inmarsat Serial Number, individual number assigned to
each Nera F33 terminal.
ITU International Telecommunications Union
Kbps Kilobits per second.
LAN Local Area Network.
LES Land Earth Station, a station that interconnects fixed telecommunications networks with the Inmarsat system; may also be called
a 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 Inmarsat
Nera F33
LIST OF TERMS
system; the Nera F33 terminal is an MES for the Inmarsat GAN
system; MES may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if
on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station).
MPDS Inmarsat Mobile Packet Data Service.
MSN Multiple Subscriber Number, the extension number that
connected equipment responds to. Also used for internal calls.
NCS Network Coordination Station, station that supervises all
messages and signals sent in the Inmarsat system; one in each
Ocean Region.
OID Originating terminal IDentification.
Ocean Region the coverage area of an Inmarsat satellite within
which Nera F33 may communicate.
PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange.
PIN Personal Identification Number.
POR Pacific Ocean Region.
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol, protocol used for serial data
communication via the Nera F33 RS-232 or USB port.
PUK Personal Unblocking Key, code that allows unblocking a
SIM card.
RF Radio Frequency.
R LES Regional Land Earth Station sets terminal in MPDS list.
S/A operator StandAlone operator who maintains connectivity
in the event of Network Coordinating Station failure.
SBS Shared Base Station assigns channels to the MPDS user
and 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 Inmarsat
services (e.g. 01 = 4.8 speech)
Terrestrial Network a fixed telecommunications network, such
as a telephone network or a data network, which connects to
the Inmarsat system at an LES/NCS.
UDI Unrestricted Digital Information.
USB Universal Serial Bus.
UTC Coordinated Universal Time, referenced to Greenwich
37
GETTING STARTED
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION
Safety Warnings, Cautions and Warranty

General
Cables and connections
To avoid interference, do not run cables parallel to

AC wiring, or near fluorescent lights or other high
magnetic or electrical fields. Interference from this
kind of sources causing equipment to be faulty or fail
working properly will automatically void warranty
conditions. Access to the interior of the equipment
shall be made by a Nera qualified technician only.
The equipment should preferably be installed by a
Nera SatCom approved Installation & Service Agent.
Warranty is not valid until the "Nera SatCom AS
Warranty Certificate" (at the back of the Registration
and Warranty Certificate booklet enclosed with the
equipment) is signed by the approved Installation &
Service Agent, and returned to Nera SatCom.
Cables longer than 5 metres must be shielded. All

peripheral equipment must be grounded.
Grounding
Connection to all type of equipment meant for
operation together with Nera F33 should be done
while the unit is powered off. Peripheral equipment
using mains shall be connected to a grounded AC
power socket.
Nera F33
- ISDN telephone
100 m 0.22 mm2 min
- Analogue telephone 150 m 0.22 mm2 min
- USB
5m
Standard cable
- RS-232
3m
Standard cable
- RS-422
100 m 0.22 mm2 min
Always follow the installation guidelines described
later in this manual for each type of interface.
Ventilation of the Main Communication Unit

Ambient temperature range: 0 - 45oC.
To ensure adequate cooling of the MCU a 10 cm
unobstructed space must be maintained above
and below the unit.
See "Placing the Main Communication Unit (MCU)".
Failure to comply with the above rules for installation will automatically void the warranty.
A-1
APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONTD
Location of Antenna Unit

Avoiding obstructions
The antenna has a beamwidth of 5O at 3 dB and
ideally requires a free line of sight in all directions.
Any obstruction will cause blind sectors, resulting in
signal degradation or even loss of communication
with the satellite.
Degradation of the satellite signal can only be
completely avoided by placing the antenna higher
than any obstructions. This is often not feasible and
a compromise must be made to reduce the number
of blind sectors and cost of installation.
The degree of signal degradation depends on the
size of the obstructions; the distance to them must
therefore be considered.
Preferably, all obstructions within 3 m of the antenna
should be avoided. Obstructions less than 15 cm in
diameter can be ignored beyond this distance.
Radiation precautions
Personnel should not
be admitted in areas
closer than 2 m
from the antenna.
However, no
restrictions are
required when the
antenna radome
is installed at
A-2
MICROWAVE RADIATION !
NO ADMITTANCE WITHIN 2M
GETTING STARTED
least 2 m above the highest point accessible to
passengers.
Avoiding interference
Do not locate the Antenna Unit close to interfering signal
sources, or in such a position that the source (e.g. radar
antenna) radiates directly into the Nera F33 antenna.
The Antenna Unit should be separated as far as
possible from other transmitter/receiver antennas,
and preferably by at least 5 m from the antenna of
other communication or navigation equipment, such
as the antenna of the satellite navigator, the VHF
antenna, radar equipment, or other Inmarsat equipment.
Compass safe distance
For installation on British or Norwegian vessels, the
antenna should be located at a distance of at least
1.0 metres from the magnetic steering compass. Be
aware that requirements may vary from one country
to another.
Other precautions
Do not place the antenna close to the funnel, as
smoke deposits will then eventually degrade antenna
performance.
The antenna should be installed so that severe
vibration and shock are avoided.
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Coax cable
A 25 metre coaxial cable type RG-223 (103154) is
supplied as standard.
For greater lengths, see the table below which lists
suitable double screened coax cables.
The coax cable should be secured by laying the cable in
a tube and/or by fastening the cable to avoid damage.
Optional antenna cable

Double screened 50 ohm coaxial cable must be used
for connection between the MCU and Antenna Unit.
A "pigtail" is required in each end for the RF 1/2" 50

type cable.
The maximum length of the coax cable is limited by
the DC and RF loss through the cable:
Maximum DC loss: R loop 4.0 ohms
Maximum RF attenuation at 1.6 GHz: < 20 dB
Power source
The equipment operates from 20 to 32 Volts DC.
Maximum power consumption:
- transmit mode:
110 W
- receive mode (idle):
40 W
*Halogen-free/flame retardent/low smoke (FRNC: Flame Retardent Non-Corrosive)
N/male
Pigtail
QRPM9111041000 for cable
RF 1/2 50
Antenna cable
Nera
part no.
RG223
R906551/1
RG214-FRNC*
S 10172 B-11
RF 1/2 50
Diameter
Bending
radius
Max. length
for 20dB
Suitable coaxial
connectors
5.3 mm
53 mm
25 m
11N-50-3-54
105052
10.8 mm
108 mm
50 m
11N-50-7-5
QTZC502012
12.9 mm
129 mm
140 m
11N-50-10-4
16.0 mm
160 mm
170 m
11N-50-12-10
+ pigtail
N/male
Pigtail
QRPM9111041000 for cable
RF 1/2 50
Mounting the coaxial connector, see later in this appendix

N/female
N/male
at the MCU
Nera F33
Antenna coaxial cable
N/male
N/female
at the Antenna
A-3
GETTING STARTED
Connecting up
ON
48V DC
SYNC
TX-
RX+
TX+
NMEA+
ISDN
1
8
8
1
USB
RX+
RX-
6
9 8 7
6
9 8 7
TX+
2
5 4 3
TX-
NMEA-
RS-4 232
3 2 1
ISDN
ALARM
B
RS-2321
RX-
Antenna
Unit
ON/OFF
ISDN
RS-422
MCU - Main
Communication Unit
SIM CARD
20-32 VDC / 110W

NOT IN USE
RF
(50
TERM)
100
SIM CARD INSIDE

REMOVE COVER
100
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX-
TX+
TX-
RX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
DEL
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A-4
abc
RX-
NMEA-
Front connector panel
RX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
1
8
TX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
USB
TX-
RS-232 B
NMEA+
RS-232 A
Rear connector panel
RS-422
Ships 20-32 VDC
8
1
ISDN
Use the
enclosed
special
studs (4) for
mounting of
the antenna
radome.
See also
next page.
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Outline dimensions
Radome
Antenna mast (option)
103145
103202
MAST FLANGE SCALE 1:2
HOLE
DIA 9MM
400MM
DIA 60 MM
100 MM 140 MM
100 MM
140 MM
400MM
M4x24
SOCKET HEAD
UNBRAKO
SCREWS
(RADOME TOP
FASTENERS)
1500 MM
100MM
100MM
M8
SOCKETS (4)
Screw entrance:
- max 20mm
- min 13mm
Max torque 20Nm
COAXIAL
CONNECTOR
Weight: 8 kg
Nera F33
SEEN FROM BELOW
A-5
GETTING STARTED

Main Communication Unit (MCU)
Nera ISDN Handset
102309
101654
56 mm
30
9.5
mm
ISDN
215 mm
a
r
e
3
F
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
RX+
81mm
ISDN
1
8
DEL
8
1
USB
6
9 8 7
RX+
RX-
6
9 8 7
TX+
2
5 4 3
TX-
Example of
serial no/ISN label:
TX-
TX+
ALARM
B
RS-2321
NMEA+
NMEA-
RS-4 232
3 2 1
ISDN
RX-
OK
ON
48V DC
SYNC
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tuv
wyz
ISDN
RS-422
45
180 mm
mm
Unit designation
Nera Part No.
Coiled cord
0.5 - 2 m
Revision no.
ISN - Inmarsat
Serial No.
RJ 45
Weight: 0.3 kg
01 - 03040003
9.25
year month ser.no in month
Handset holder/cradle
145.5
Important!
Ensure free space of at
least 10 cm arround the
MCU for adequate cooling, and to allow removal
of the unit for service.
QSXA911394
22 mm
Production
Serial No,e.g.:
22.5
37.5
100 mm
145.5
40
Dia 6.5mm
9.25
Weight: 3 kg
A-6
166
61 mm
15
30
15
Weight: 0.06 kg
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Mounting handset holder/cradle

ISDN wall socket
(option)
102176
82
m
m
30 mm
70
mm
Hook ON magnet
Nera Terminal Adapter

Analogue-to-ISDN TA with 2 analogue lines
(option)
142
m
click!
QDGY911914:
30mm
TE
8m
L1
PO
WER
TE
14
L2
Weight: 0.1 kg
BCS iTA Terminal Adapter

Analogue-to-ISDN TA with 2 analogue lines
(option)
QDGY911912:
mm
14
0m
43 m
142
Weight: 0.2 kg
Nera F33
A-7
GETTING STARTED
MCU connectors
Rear connector panel
ON/OFF
20-32 VDC / 110W
NOT IN USE
RF
SIM CARD
(50
TERM)
BATTERY
CONNECTORS
20-32 VDC / 110W
ON/OFF SWITCH
SIM CARD INSIDE

REMOVE COVER
Do not remove
50ohm termination
SIM CARD
A-8
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Front connector panel
RS-232:
9-pin serial data ports for:
operation and
configuration from PC.
software download
(RS-232A)
9.6 kbps data service
MPDS
Serial printer
(traffic logging)
Nera F33
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
USB:
serial data port for:
operation and
9.6kbps data service
MPDS
NMEA:
Connection of
NMEA-0183
for external
GPS input
(not required)
RX+
1
8
RX-
9 8 7 6
USB
TX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
NMEA-
INDICATORS:
power input ON
(green)
antenna power
(green)
satellite signal sync (green)
alarm
(red)
ON
48V DC
SYNC
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
RS-422:
serial port for connection
of data equipment with
up to 100 metres cables:
operation and
9.6kbps data service
MPDS
ISDN:
Connectors/RJ45
Services:
4.8kbps speech
9.6kbps fax service
via Terminal Adapter
A-9
GETTING STARTED
Connecting up - examples
MCU - Main Communication Unit
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
ISDN
ALARM
Nera ISDN
ISDN wall
sockets
RX+
NMEA-
1
8
RX-
9 8 7 6
USB
TX+
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
TX-
RS-232 B
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
8
1
ISDN
RS-422
Nera ISDN
Terminal
Adapter
TEL
1
POW
ER
TEL
2
ISDN
ISDN
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
OK
DEL
DEL
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abc
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tuv
wyz
PC
A-10
Serial printer
PC
Nera ISDN
Handset
DECT
phone
Analogue
telephone
Analogue
telefax (G3)
Nera ISDN
Handset
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
ISDN telephones/equipment
ISDN bus: max 100m
ON
48V DC
SYNC
TX-
RX+
TX+
ISDN
NMEA+
2B
RS-23
1
4 3 2
NMEA-
ALARM
ISDN
1
8
RX+
RX-
TX+
6
9 8 7
6
9 8 7
8
1
USB
TX-
2A
RS-23
1
4 3 2
RX-
Screen
ISDN
RS-422
Local equipment
ISDN wall socket
Ma
Ma
Nera ISDN
x5
x1
0m
wit
Nera ISDN
Nera ISDN
Remote equipment
ax
M
ISDN
5m
ho
ut
sc
wit
ree
hs
n
cre
en
The last ISDN

wall socket must
be terminated,
see next page
Telenor
IOR
Ready for call
OK
DEL
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tuv
wyz
RJ
45
POWE
R
ISDN
Nera ISDN Handset, or analogue telephone and telefax (Gr.3) via TA
Nera F33
A-11
GETTING STARTED
ISDN cable lengths

Total length of ISDN bus:
100 m
Only one
bus from
the MCU
The last
ISDN wall
socket must
terminated,
see next
page
Single cables:
max 5 m
Up to 8 ISDN devices can be operated with Nera F33.
ISDN bus termination

When longer than 10 metres, the end of the ISDN bus must be terminated by two
resistors as shown below. Only one bus/termination per MCU.
Be aware that only one ISDN cable is permitted to be longer than 10 metres.
RX+
TX +
TX RX -
A-12
100 ohms
100 ohms
Alternative termination:
ISDN bus end plug
D
-EN
S
T
BU NO
E
DOMOV
RE
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
ISDN connectors
ISDN
ON
48V DC
SYNC
RX-
RX+
TX-
TX+
ISDN
USB
5 4 3 2 1
1
8
8
1
a2
a1
b1
b2
12345678
ISDN
equipment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
RX+
TX+
TXRX-
123
456
78
RX+
RX-
TX+
9 8 7 6
NMEA-
9 8 7 6
RS-232 B
TX-
5 4 3 2 1
NMEA+
RS-232 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ISDN
ALARM
ISDN
connector
ISDN
RS-422
RJ45
MCU connector panel
ISDN wall socket

ISDN bus
from the MCU
To next ISDN wall socket via

junction box, if required.
ISDN wall socket

(TX+ TX- RX+ RX-)
4 5 3 6
2 1
ON
RJ45 RJ45
8
Nera F33
a1
b1
a2
b2
+
+
ISDN port
TX+
TXRX+
RX-
When the distance between the

MCU and the last connection box
on an ISDN bus exceeds 10 m, the
termination resistors in the last box
must be incorporated by setting
both slide switches to position ON:
The switches in all other boxes
should be OFF (default setting).
The two RJ45 jacks are connected
in parallel.
TX+
TX RX+
RX -
ON
4
5
3
6
38VDC Signal
2 1
Terminal Name
Ground to be continued
or interconnected
A-13
GETTING STARTED
Cable pinouts
9-pin to 9-pin RS-232 cable (3 m)

R 906 686
ISDN cable
Pin no.
QRPM 911 111-3000 (3 m) -10000 (10 m)

9-pin DSUB
Twisted
Pin no.
RJ45
123
456
Twisted
3
4
123
456
78
5
6
To RS-232
on MCU
Male
7
8
Twisted
RJ45
1
2
78
Twisted
To ISDN on MCU
5
6
7
8
9
RJ11
(6/4)
1
2
123
To RS-232
on PC
Female
TX
RXRX+
TXTX+
RS-422
Pin no.
3
4
5
9-pin DSUB
MCU
9-pin/25-pin
456
2
3
4
PC
QRPM 911033-2000 ( 2 m)
123
RS-422 cable
Analogue telephone cable
RJ11
(6/4)
Pin no.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RX
For pin assignments, see

equipment specification
456
TX
RX
To RS-422 terminal
block on MCU
9-pin to 25-pin printer cable
To TEL on MCU
Pin no.
MCU
USB cable
9-pin DSUB
100001
To RS-232
on MCU
Male
A-MALE
B-MALE
To USB on MCU
A-14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin no.
8
3
2
20
7
6
4
5
22
Serial printer
25 pin DSUB
1
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
To serial printer
Male
Note! If using the standard 9 pin female-to-25 pin male

printer cable QRPM911010/5000, apply a 9 pin male-to9 pin male adapter for connection to the MCU.
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Serial printer settings

Switch bank 1
Switch no.
OFF
Even
2
3
4
5
6
With
7
X-on/X-off
Monitor
Test
7
8
ON
Odd *
No *
8*
Ready/Busy *
Circuit *
Print *
ON *
Off *
FUNCTION
Parity
Parity
Databits
Protocol
Test Select
Mode Select
Busy line
RTS (-9V) pin 4
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW 1
* Correct setting
Switch bank 2
Switch no.
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ON
ON *
Off *
ON *
Invalid
512 Bytes
1 sec.
High when selected
Nera F33
Valid *
32 Bytes *
200 ms *
High at Power on *
FUNCTION
Baud rate
4.800
DSR I/P signal
Buffer Threshold
Min. Busy Time
DTR Signal
Not Used
OFF
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SW 2
Set for 4.800 bps
connected to printer port
A-15
GETTING STARTED
NMEA-0183 input sources (complies with IEC 61162-1)
Recognized GPS time, position and fix data format:
RX-
RX+
TX-
ISDN
TX+
Intended for backup GPS. The internal GPS located in the antenna will always be used as
the primary source. If the primary source is not receiving GPS signals, the external GPS
input will be used (if enabled). NMEA-0183 input is not required for operation of Nera F33.
The NMEA-0183 (ver. 3.00) input is a 4 - 15 V current loop
interface located on the connector panel of the MCU.
Data input format:
Baud rate 4800
Data bits 8, parity none, stop bit 1
Heading input is not required
ISDN
USB
1
8
8
1
Recognized NMEA-0183 data format:
LIST1-B(-)
RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
NMEA+
UTC of position
Latitude - N/S
Longitude - E/W
GPS quality indicator
Number os satellites in use, 00-12,
may be different from the number in view
Horizontal dilution of precision
Altitude re: mean-sea-level (geoid), meters
Geoidal separation, meters
Age of differential GPS data
Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023
NMEA-
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>
ISDN
RS-422
LIST1-A(+)
NMEA INPUT
External NMEA
is activated from
the Nera ISDN
Handset:
Sat. Search
Phone setup
Set Network
Ports
Information
$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a,a*hh<CR><LF>
UTC of position fix
Status: A=Data valid
V=Navigation
receiverwarning
Latitude, N/S
Longitude, E/W
Speed over ground, knots
Course over ground
Date: ddmmyy
Magnetic variation, degrees E/W
Mode indicator
A-16
OK
OK
Port A
Port B
COM defaults
NMEA port
Compression
Enable
Disable
Nera F33
Nera F33
B
B C D E
A F
B C
Push prepared cable into connector body F and tighten

nut A.
Do not rotate cable in connector body.
Fold back braid over clamp C and trim overlapping braid.

Slide clamp D underneath the braid.
Check dimension of 0.8mm.
Heat inner contact E using a soldering iron (approx. 40
W) and flow small amount of tin into bore. Push cable
inner conductor into bore, immediately remove soldering
iron to prevent melting of the dielectric.
Taper braid towards center conductor.

Position braid clamp C so that its shoulder fits against
cable sheath.
Push braid back and widen it slightly, but do not comb it

out. Cut off dielectric 1.7 mm perpendicular to cable axis.
Slide nut A and gasket B onto cable.

Prepare cable according to diagram.
Caution: Do not damage braid.
Tools and materials required:

Stanley blade
Scissors
Solder Sn/Pb 60/40 activated rosin flux
Spanner
7 mm (74 Z-0-0-38)
8 mm (74 Z-0-0-16)
13 mm (74 Z-0-0-37)
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Mounting connector type 11N-50-3-54 (for cable RG223)
A-17
Tools and materials

required:
Stanley blade
Scissors
A-18
Insert connector body. Screw in and tighten nut A with
wrenches of 16 mm, type 74Z 0-0-3, until rubber gasket
C is split. Do not distort cable and connector body.
Armoured cable: Finally, screw on and tighten armour
clamp.
Fold back braid over clamp D and cut it off in front of the
clamp rim. Check dimension of 1.5 mm. Tin centre
conductor of cable.
Heat contact pin or bush E with a soldering iron of
approx. 250 W. Tin bore hole sufficiently. Insert centre
conductor into hole and remove soldering iron quickly in
order to prevent dielectric from deformation.
Taper braid towards centre conductor. Position clamp D

so that its shoulder fits against cable jacket.
Push braid back and widen it slightly, but do not comb it

out. Cut off dielectric 5 mm (3 mm for angle plugs) from
end, even and perpendicular to cable axis.
Caution: Do not damage centre conductor.
Slide nut A, washer B and gasket C onto cable.

Remove 8.5 mm (6.5 mm for angle plugs) of jacket
without damaging the braid.
Cables with double braid: Remove 9 mm (7 mm for
angle plugs) of jacket.
Armoured cables: Slide two-piece armour clamp onto
cable, instead of nut A. Remove 29 mm (27 mm for
angle plugs) of armour.

GETTING STARTED
Mounting connector type 11N-50-7-5 (for cables RG214 FRNC)
Nera F33
Nera F33
jacket
Tools and materials

required:
Stanley blade
File
Spanners
(18, 20, 22 mm)
Sand paper (300 or 400)
Scissors
braid
6.5
12.5
1.5-2
Open jacket CAREFULLY and

push sleeve of body C between
foil and braid.
Slide clamp ring B to sleeve C.
Observe the distance 1.5-2 mm.
Cut braid along sleeve C.
Cut jacket lengthwise 6-8 times.
Cut off protruding foil to front of
sleeve C.
Push body A over clamp ring B.

Screw body D onto body A and tighten
with spanner. Torque 19 Nm.
centre conductor
dielectric
foil
15
Slide body A and ring B over cable.

Prepare cable according to figure.
CAUTION: Do not damage braid.
Trim edge of centre conductor with file.
Cut jacket 6-8 times lengthwise 15 mm.
CAREFUL: Do not damage braid.
IMPORTANT: Clean centre conductor with
sand paper. All dielectric remainders must
be removed.
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
Mounting connector type 11N-50-10-4 (for cable S10172 B-11)
A-19
A-20
Shield
trough
Dielectric
Centre
Conductor
12Nm
Cut
Correctly prepared cable
~37mm
30Nm
Tools and materials required:

Spanners,
Screwdriver
22mm and 24mm
Measure
Abrasive paper
Metal saw
File
Knife
Outer Jacket
crest
Cut the Cable in a trough perpendicularly to the

cable axis.
Remove approx. 37mm of Outer Jacket.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage shield.
Connector Head B
Saw off the cable carefully along the

cable entry as indicated.
Do not damage the centre conductor
Chamfer the centre conductor
Clean the centre conductor carefully
with abrasive paper
Using the screwdriver, press the dielectric away

from the outer conductor tube to ensure good
contact when entering the connector head.
Screw the Cable Entry (A) and Connector
Head (B) tightly together with a torque of approx.
30 Nm.
Tighten the back nut of the Cable Entry (A) with
a torque of approx. 12 Nm.
Slide the Cable Entry (A) over the cable into

the third trough in the corrugation. (See figure.)
Pull the Cable Entry as far as the stop.
Tighten the back ring of the cable entry manually.
Verify the correct position of the Cable Entry; if
necessary pull forward as far as the stop.
Note! If exposed to extreme environmental conditions,

especially icy conditions, the connector pair should
be completely covered with a cold shrink tube (e.g.
SUHNER 74 Z-0-0337 or selfvulcanizing tape for
added protection.
Mounting the connector
Preparing the cable
Cable Entry A
Do not open

GETTING STARTED
Mounting connector type 11N-50-12-10 (for cable RF 1/2" 50)
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP NERA TA

ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal
RJ45
The adapter is powered via the ISDN connector

when used with the Nera satellite terminal.
No external power is then required.
Nera Terminal Adapter

TEL1
POWER
TEL2
POWER
RJ11
Analogue
telephone
(DTMF)
Valid MSNs:
20 series
RJ11
REAR PANEL
FRONT PANEL
ISDN
RJ45
The Nera Terminal Adapter has two 2-wire analogue connectors which provide speech
and 9.6 fax services. Both ports are set for speech as default.
All programming of the Nera Terminal Adapter is done from the keypad on an analogue
telephone/fax connected to the port to be programmed.
Example on programming service and MSN on current port
Group 3
telefax
Valid MSNs:
40 series
*
*
9
9
*
*
wait for acknowledge tone
3
0
*
*
2
2
#
1
wait for acknowledge tone
*
*
# wait for acknowledge tone
# wait for acknowledge tone
Programs speech service in the Nera TA

Programs MSN 21 in the Nera TA
By default the Nera Satellite terminal provides
4.8kbps speech with MSN 21 .
Programs 9.6kbps fax service on current port
Programs MSN 40 in the Nera TA
By default the Nera Satellite terminal provides
9.6fax with MSN 40.
For assigning MSN numbers to the Nera satellite terminal, see the manual/CD in question.
Nera F33
B-1
APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP NERA TA CONTD
GETTING STARTED
Comments:
Assigning MSN to current port
1
< MSN > #
Assigns MSN into current port

Deletes MSN programmed into current port
Assigning service to a port

1
* Resets the service to default factory setting on both ports

(the programmed MSN is not reset).
*
*
*
*
Assigns 4.8 kbps speech to the current port.

Assigns 9.6 kbps fax to the current port.
* Default factory settings is 4.8 kbps speech.
Notes!
If the adapter is used with a standard wall ISDN outlet, external power is
required. Supply voltage: +9 VDC, 600mA.
If mismatch in the programming, the Nera satellite terminal overrides the
programming in the Nera Terminal Adapter
B-2
Nera F33
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
APPENDIX B - CONNECTING UP BCS iTA

ISDN port on Nera satellite terminal
QDGY911912
BCS iTA/2TR Box
ANALOG
ISDN
Analogue
telephone
(DTMF)
12VDC
All programming of the BCS.iTA/2TR box is done

with an analogue telephone/fax connected to the
one to be programmed (except PIN code which
can be programmed from any port).
PIN code:
To allow programming, the default 5-digit PIN
code 00000 must first be changed using the
90 command. To enter e.g. 01234, dial:
* 9 0 * 0 0 0 0 0 * 0 1 2 3 4 #
command
Default PIN code
New PIN code
Assigning an MSN number to a port:

Enter MSN for appropriate service (e.g. MSN 40=
9.6kbps fax, MSN 21=4.8speech). Use command
01 to program an MSN number (example):
* 0 1 * 0 1 2 3 4 * 4 0 # ACK. TONE
command
PIN code
MSN number
The port now only responds to calls directed to MSN
number 40 (see Device Manager in vtLite Marine to
select correct MSN).
Group 3
telefax
AC/DC adapter enclosed with the

BCS iTA/2TR Box: 220V / 500mA
For further information, see the

BCS iTA/2TR manual.
Nera F33
Configuring a port:
The service type must be assigned to a port:
Group 3 telefax:
type 4
Analogue telephone or modem: type 2
E.g. to program the port for connection of fax, dial:
* 0 4 * 0 1 2 3 4 * 4 #
command
PIN code
(example)
service type 4
(ex.:group 3 fax)
B-3
USER MANUAL
GETTING
STARTED
APPENDIX C - TERMINAL IDENTITIES
Term. Id
Service
Inmarsat services
01 - 0F
Voice
B: 16.8, M: 4.8, Mini-M: 4.8, F77, F33, F55: 4.8
11 - 1F
Fax
B: 9.6, M: 2.4, Mini-M: 2.4, F33, F55: 9.6
16 - 1F
Fax
F77: 9.6
21 - 2F
ASD
B: 9.6, M: 2.4, Mini-M: 2.4, F33: 9.6
31 - 3F
Telex
41 - 4F
HSD
51 - 5F
64kData(UDI) GAN / F77/F55
61 - 6F
3.1kHz Audio
GAN / F77/F55
71 - 7F
56K Data
GAN / F77/F55
N.C.
91 - 9F
64K Speech
GAN / F77/F55
Terminal Identities and the corresponding Inmarsat Services.

Note! MPDS is given the Terminal Id: A1 (not programmable)
Nera F33
C-1
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Nera ASA
Nera SatCom AS
Bergerveien 12, PO Box 91
N-1375 Billingstad, Norway
Tel: +47 67 24 47 00
Fax: +47 67 24 46 21
www.neraworld.com

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OPERATION FROM HANDSET .............. 10

HANDSET FUNCTIONS ........................ 18

Rev Date: February 2004

TELEFAX SERVICE ................................ 29

DATA SERVICE ....................................... 30

OPERATION FROM PC .......................... 31

Publication No.: 103172 (Rev. 1.2)

Serial printer settings .................................... A-15

APPENDIX B CONNECTING UP NERA TA ................ B-1

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Nera SatCom AS, 2003

Main Communication Unit - MCU

Main Communication Unit

Figure 1 Nera F33 satellite terminal.

Figure 2 Additional equipment.

Figure 3 Nera F33 - Antenna Unit parts.

Nera ISDN Handset

Analogue fax (G3)

To change or disable the PIN code, see User

OPERATION FROM HANDSET

deletes last character or

Figure 5 Display and keys.

Figure 6 Holder/cradle wallmounted.

OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONTD

Nera ISDN Handset

SIM CARD INSIDE

When connected initially, the

Switching to Nera Fleet mode

and scroll down to

Figure 6 Location of SIM card and ON/OFF switch.

> Active MSN

To switch to normal mode, unplug Handset and press

OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONTD

Nera F33 starts up

Nera F33 automatically initializes the system and

Dial 00, country code and subscriber number, e.g.:

4 abc 7pqrs 6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0

See Satellite search

For normal call

Use DEL to modify entries: DEL Pressing DEL once,

When entered, the display reads:

When the remote end answers,

the display reads:

End the call by pressing

Use the handsfree key

to toggle the loudspeaker

4 abc 7pqrs 6mno 7pqrs 2 abc 4 abc 4 abc 7pqrs 0

OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONTD

To redial calls made:

1 Press the arrow up key

to recall the last number

2 Press the hook key to

Dialing from phone book

OPERATION FROM HANDSET CONTD

Incoming calls to handset

Call hold and transfer

The handset rings when receiving a call.

Pressing R during a conversation will put the

Answer the call by pressing

End the call by pressing hook ON/OFF

Reject the call by pressing DEL:

With the Nera ISDN Handset in

Note! If the ringing symbol