The prepaid option will allow the user to pay the Attendant/Owner a nominated amount that will allow them access to make a call for the specified time. The Attendant/Owner will simply key that amount in to the PCO management terminal prior to the user making their call. At the end of the call time the call will be automatically disconnected.

The prepaid option will allow the user to pay the Attendant/Owner at the end of a specified call. The Attendant/Owner will designate a phone for the user to make their call as requested, at the end of the call the user will pay the designated amount.  

Whilst all data services are available on any Beam device, selected Beam terminals offer varying voice service features. Any voice supported terminal will allow the use of an Intelligent Handset, however the Beam Remote Satellite Terminal, RST100, allows the use of standard phone equipment through its intelligent RJ11 connectivity. This means that standard cordless, corded or PBX systems can be integrated for voice communications on this terminal.

There are some major cost benefits of installing a fixed terminal to head office location whereby there is a need for office to remote location communications. The cost of making an Iridium to Iridium call is cheaper than making PSTN to Iridium or vice versa.

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.

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.

The RST100 terminal allows for various installation options. It si possible to run the RJ11 cable over very long distances, whilst the antenna cabling is limited to a 3db loss. Therefore 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.

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.

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