NAL RESEARCH 9602-A Satellite Tracker User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- NAL RESEARCH
Table of Contents
NAL RESEARCH 9602-A Satellite Tracker
Product Information
The 9602-A is a tracker designed to operate with the Iridium low-Earth orbit
satellite network. It consists of an Iridium 9602 transceiver module and a
50-channel GPS receiver. The device allows only SBD (Short Burst Data)
connectivity to the Iridium satellite
network. It features five status LEDs for power indicators, Iridium signal
strength, GPS availability, SBD transmission status, and Emergency mode alert.
The device also includes a mini DB-15 multi-interface connector on the
backside and an emergency button on the top side. The 9602-A antennas must
have a clear view of the sky during transmission.
Product Usage Instructions
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Ensure the device has a clear view of the sky for proper operation.
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Supply the appropriate DC power to the device using the recommended HRC-24-12 Data/Power Cable Assembly.
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To change the voltage input from +3.6 VDC to +5.3 VDC, follow these steps:
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Disconnect power from the device.
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Remove the modem’s top plate to locate the jumper.
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Set the red jumper onto the middle and top pins.
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Note: To reset the input voltage range back from +6.0 VDC to +32 VDC, set the red jumper onto the middle and bottom pins.
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To activate emergency tracking:
- Quickly press and release the Emergency button or use input Pin S0.
- When emergency tracking is active, the Emergency LED illuminates.
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To deactivate emergency tracking, press and hold the Emergency button for longer than three (3) seconds.
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To power off the device, press the Power button for two (2) seconds.
Note : Depending on the device configuration, press the Power button for two (2) seconds to turn the device back on. -
The serial port allows a connected DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to configure the 9602-A using NAL Research’s defined AT commands (SatTerm) and any terminal emulator software.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The 9602-A is a tracker designed to operate with the Iridium low-Earth orbit satellite network. It comprises an Iridium 9602 transceiver module; and a 50-channel GPS receiver. The 9602-A allows only SBD connectivity to the Iridium satellite network.
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LED Settings : There are five (5) status LEDs that provide quick visual check to ensure proper operations . These include Power indicator, Iridium signal strength, GPS availability, SBD transmission status, and Emergency mode alert.
NOTE: The 9602-A ships with all LEDs set to ACTIVE. -
Connector : On the backside of the 9602-A, there is a mini DB-15 multi-interface connector.
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Emergency Button : This is located on the top side of the device.
IMPORTANT : The 9602-A antennas must have a clear view of the sky during transmission.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION (Continued)
- Power/Data Cable : NAL Research recommends the HRC-24-12 Data/Power Cable Assembly.
POWER ON DEVICE
The 9602-LP accepts either +3.6 VDC to +5.3 VDC input through pin #1 or +6.0
VDC to +32 VDC input through pin #9. The 9602-A ships with hardware set for
+6.0 VDC to +32 VDC input.
- Ensure the device has a clear view of the sky.
- Supply the appropriate DC power to the 9602-LP via a data/power cable.
- Connect external power input (+6.0 VDC to +32 VDC – Factory default) to Pin #9 on the multi-interface connector.
- Connect external power input (GND) to Pin#2.
- The 9602-LP defaults to “Tracking” mode and begins tracking.
- The device automatically powers up when external power is applied. This can be changed via configuration.
- The cable to the 9602-LP should be as short as possible to prevent significant voltage drop, which can cause the 9602-LP to malfunction during an SBD session.
CHANGE VOLTAGE INPUT TO +3.6 VDC TO +5.3 VDC
IMPORTANT: Power must be disconnected before resetting the jumper.
- Remove the modem’s top plate to find the jumper.
- Set the red jumper onto the middle and top pins. NOTE: To reset the input voltage range back to +6.0 VDC to +32 VDC, set the red jumper onto the middle and bottom pins. 2
EMERGENCY MODE
- Activate : Quickly press and release the Emergency button to trigger emergency tracking. When emergency tracking is active, the Emergency LED illuminates. You can also activate emergency tracking via input Pin S0.
- Deactivate : Press/hold the Emergency button longer than three (3) seconds to take the 9602-A out of emergency tracking.
POWER OFF DEVICE
- Press the Power button for two (2) seconds to turn off the device.
- NOTE : Depending on device configuration, press the Power button for two (2) seconds to turn the device back on. CONFIGURE DEVICE
CONFIGURE DEVICE
- The serial port allows a connected DTE to configure the 9602-A using NAL Research’s defined AT commands (SatTerm) and any terminal emulator software.