
IDP 800 Terminal Series - Hardware Guide
T209, Version 01 iv © SkyWave Proprietary
3.2.6 Fuse................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.7 In-rush Current............................................................................................................... 15
3.2.8 Reverse Polarity............................................................................................................. 16
3.2.9 Power Connector ........................................................................................................... 16
3.2.9.1 Connector Pin-out ...............................................................................................................16
3.2.10Input/Output................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.10.1 Input/output Specifications..................................................................................................18
3.3 RF Connector ................................................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Antenna Cut Detection................................................................................................... 19
3.4 Pass-Through Mode ......................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Serial Interfaces................................................................................................................ 20
3.5.1 RS-232........................................................................................................................... 20
3.6 RF Specifications ............................................................................................................. 21
3.6.1 Frequency ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.2 IDP-800 Terminal with Integrated Antenna.................................................................. 21
3.6.3 Remote Standard Antenna............................................................................................. 21
3.6.4 Remote Low Elevation Antenna.................................................................................... 21
3.7 GPS................................................................................................................................... 22
3.8 Internal Battery................................................................................................................. 23
3.8.1 Battery Type .................................................................................................................. 23
3.8.2 Battery Type Identification............................................................................................ 24
3.8.3 Battery Lid Matching..................................................................................................... 24
3.8.4 Charger .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.8.4.1 Charger Stages Initiation.....................................................................................................26
3.8.4.2 Temperature Monitoring .....................................................................................................27
3.8.5 Charging Stages............................................................................................................. 27
3.9 Accelerometer .................................................................................................................. 28
3.10 Non-Volatile Storage........................................................................................................ 30
3.11 Environmental.................................................................................................................. 30
3.12 Mechanical....................................................................................................................... 31
3.12.1Terminal......................................................................................................................... 32
3.12.2Remote Antenna ............................................................................................................ 33
3.13 LED.................................................................................................................................. 35
4Installation......................................................................................................................... 37
4.1 Getting Started.................................................................................................................. 37
4.2 Prepare for the Installation ............................................................................................... 37
4.2.1 Shipping Box Contents.................................................................................................. 37
4.2.2 Mobile Identification ..................................................................................................... 38
4.2.3 Activate the Terminal.................................................................................................... 38
4.2.4 Required Materials......................................................................................................... 40
4.2.5 Required Tools............................................................................................................... 40
4.3 Determine a Suitable Mounting Location ........................................................................ 40
4.3.1 Remote Antenna Mounting Guidelines (Optional)........................................................ 41
4.4 Identify the Fuse Panel Location (optional)..................................................................... 42
4.5 Prepare the Batteries......................................................................................................... 42
4.5.1 Install the Batteries ........................................................................................................ 43
4.5.2 Recharge the Batteries................................................................................................... 45
4.5.2.1 When to Power Off the Terminal........................................................................................47
4.5.2.2 How to Power On the Terminal ..........................................................................................47
4.6 Mount the Terminal.......................................................................................................... 47
4.6.1 Drill Mounting Holes..................................................................................................... 48