Transmission

Media
Set-up

December 15, 2018

Introduction

The transmission media will be used at the closing of the election to electronically
send the results from the polling center to the canvassing center (VCM to CCS).

The transmission media are as follows:

1. GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) Modem
2. BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network)
3. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
4. VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal)

For the VCM, the primary media assigned is the GPRS Modem; the BGAN could be
assigned for areas with no signal coverage.

For the CCS, the DSL, VSAT and BGAN will be used.
Types of Transmission Media

GPRS BGAN
Types of Transmission Media

DSL VSAT
Connecting the GPRS Modem
Connecting the GPRS

Hardware SIM view

Globe Smart
Connecting the GPRS

Step 1. Locate SIM Cardslot on the Step 2. Insert the allocated SIM
USB Modem as shown below. Card on the slot in the USB Modem as
shown below.
SIM card slot
GSM Modem + SIM card

Note: The primary SIM Card is already inserted into the modem during kitting.
Connecting the GPRS

Step 3. Locate the GPRS MODEM/USB Step 4. Insert the GPRS Modem into
Port on the VCM the allocated port

GSM Modem slot/USB Port GSM Modem and VCM installation

Connecting the GPRS

Step 5. Check the LED indicator and

should light up if connected. If the GPRS
Modem is not connected, pull out the
modem and connect again.

Slow Blink: standby or not connected.

Fast Blink: Transmitting
BGAN COMPONENTS
(Broadband Global Area Network)
BGAN Kit

Sabre 1 BGAN Kit I-Savi BGAN Kit

What items are included in the Sabre BGAN Kit?

1. Sabre BGAN
2. Internal battery(inside the
BGAN)
3. External battery
4. External battery power
cord
5. SIM card
6. Power cord
7. RJ45 Cable(30 meters)
Sabre BGAN Interface
(Broadband Global Area Network)
BGAN Interface A B

Front view C
D
A. LCD screen
This is where information is displayed.

B. Up arrow navigation button E

This is used to navigate the options in the screen in an upward
direction.

C. Select button
This is used to select/approve an option.

D. Back button
This is used to navigate back to the previous screen.

E. Down arrow navigation button

This is used to navigate the options in the screen downwards.
BGAN Interface

Left side view and compass location

B C D A. Wideye AC/DC power port
This is the slot where the battery is inserted.

A B. Power button
This is used to turn on and off the unit.

C. 2-wire phone port

This will not be used.

E D. Ethernet port
This is used to connect the BGAN to the VCM using an
RJ45 cable.

E. Built-in compass
This is a built-in compass used to determine the angle
reading when tilting the unit.
BGAN Interface

SIM card slot and battery A

A. SIM card slot
The SIM card is found inside the
unit.

B. Wideye Sabre Li-ion Battery

The battery must be taken out
first in order to expose the SIM
card slot.

B
Connecting the BGAN External
Battery
BGAN External Battery Pack

The BGAN kit comes with an external

battery. The battery will be used to
augment the power source for
prolonged use.

To use the battery, simply connect the

power supply cable from the battery.
And connect it to the power supply port
of the BGAN.

The internal battery may last up to _

Power Supply Port and Battery power supply cable
hours, while the external battery may
last up to
Connecting the BGAN

Step 1: Open the rubber flap that covers the power port.
Connecting the BGAN

Step 2: Connect the external battery cable to the BGAN power port and the other end
to the external battery.

Note: Connect the terminals of the same color.

Inserting SIM into the BGAN
Inserting the SIM into the BGAN

Step 1: Hold the BGAN upright, operator facing the power socket.
Push the battery cover to the left to expose the battery.

Note: The SIM card is already installed inside the BGAN upon opening the kit. These steps are applicable when the primary
SIM is not working and should be replaced.
Inserting SIM into the BGAN

Step 2: Take out the li-ion battery. Step 3: The SIM card slot will be exposed.
Insert the SIM card into the provided slot.
Installing SIM into the BGAN

Step 4: Put back the li-ion battery inside. Step 5: Slide back the cover.
Setting up the BGAN
Setting up the BGAN

Step 1: Place the BGAN at an outdoor location free from anything that might
block the signal from the satellite (i.e. trees, posts). It must be set either in a
garden, patio, or any vacant lot.
Setting up the BGAN

Step 2: Turn on the BGAN by pressing and holding the ON/OFF switch for
about 5 seconds.

Note: To turn off the BGAN, press and hold the ON/OFF switch for 5 seconds
Setting up the BGAN

Step 3: Point the BGAN to 121 ° East Southeast (ESE) using the compass
and elevate up to 60 ° angle.

Direction: 121° East Southeast (ESE)

Elevation: 60°

By using the compass, face yourself to

north then turn clockwise to 121° going to
East Southeast (ESE). Point the BGAN on
that direction and elevate (tilt) at 60°.
Minimum signal strength of 45 dbhz is
required for an acceptable signal to start.
Setting up the BGAN
Step 4: The LCD displays the
“Wideye” logo for about 10-
15 seconds. This indicates a
successful power up.
UP
DOWN
Step 5: The LCD displays the “Use
stored GPS?” message. Use the
UP/DOWN buttons to tap YES option
and press the Enter button beside
the UP button to confirm selection.
ENTER
RETURN
Note: An option is selected if it changes color
from white to black background and from black to
white colored font.
Setting up the BGAN

Step 6: A new estimated direction and elevation angle where the BGAN should
point displays in the LCD. The GPS symbol indicates that a new GPS coordinate is in
use. Press the Enter button.
Setting up the BGAN

Step 7: The LCD of the BGAN should show the signal strength bar. The minimum
required dBHz is 45. Press the Enter key when the maximum signal strength is
obtained.
Setting up the BGAN

Step 8: BGAN will start the registration and will start connecting to the network.
Setting up the BGAN

Step 9: LCD displays the message “connection successful”.

Note: If connection failed, check the condition/environment

of the BGAN and restart the BGAN.
Setting up the BGAN

Step 10:
The service provider’s name will be displayed.

Wait for at least two (2) minutes before starting transmission. This will allow the BGAN to
fully establish network connection to the service provider.
Connecting the BGAN to the
VCM
Connecting the BGAN

Step 1: Open the rubber flap that Step 2: Connect the RJ45
covers the Ethernet port. cable to the BGAN.
Connecting the BGAN to the VCM

Step 3: Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to the VCM.
Connecting the BGAN to the VCM

Note: Notice that the VCM screen will display an icon to indicate the status of
the connection.
Connecting the BGAN to the CCS
Connecting the BGAN

Step 1: Open the rubber flap that Step 2: Connect the RJ45
covers the Ethernet port. cable to the BGAN.
Connecting the BGAN to the CCS

Step 3:
For the CCS: Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to the CCS’ ethernet port.
Setting up the iSavi
What items are included in the Sabre BGAN Kit?

1. iSavi BGAN
2. Battery (attached to the
BGAN)
3. External battery
4. External battery power
cord
5. SIM card
6. Power supply
7. RJ45 Cable(30 meters)
8. Ethernet adapter (attached
to the iSavi)
Setting up the iSavi

Step 1: Take the SIM card and insert to the SIM card slot.
Setting up the iSavi

Step 2: Connect the ethernet adaptor and put the connector cap back to the adaptor.
Setting up the iSavi

Step 3: Plug ethernet cable to the ethernet adaptor.

Setting up the iSavi

Step 4: Plug power adaptor to the iSavi.

Setting up the iSavi

Step 5: Level the yellow line to 60° to tilt the iSavi.

Setting up the iSavi

Step 6: Plug external battery cord from the battery to the iSavi. Press the power button to
power up the BGAN.
Setting up the iSavi

Step 7: Point the iSavi to the direction of the satellite signal using the LED indicators as
guide.
Tilt the iSavi in an upward direction.
Follow the “Up” LED flashing green light.
Stop when both “Up” and “Down” LEDS
are solid green.
Tilt the iSavi in an downward direction.
Follow the “Down” LED flashing green
LED Visual light. Stop when both “Up” and “Down”
LEDS are solid green.
Antenna Tilt the iSavi in an clockwise direction.
Pointing Follow the “Left” LED flashing green
light. Stop when both “Left” and “Right”
LEDS are solid green.
Tilt the iSavi in an counterclockwise
direction. Follow the “Right” LED flashing
green light. Stop when both “Left” and
“Right” LEDS are solid green.
Setting up the iSavi

Step 7: Plug ethernet cable to the VCM ethernet port.

Setting up the iSavi

Note: Like with the Sabre BGAN, notice that the VCM screen will display an icon
to indicate the status of the connection to know that the BGAN is working.
DSL Setup Guide
Connecting the DSL

Set-up procedure:
1. Locate the RJ45 cable with the provided DSL modem.
2. Plug the RJ45 cable at the Ethernet port of the laptop.

Ethernet or LAN cable

Connecting the DSL

Note: The LED indicator for the Power, DSL and Ethernet should light-up if
connected successfully.
VSAT Setup Guide
Connecting the VSAT

Hardware overview
Setting up the VSAT

VSAT Modem

POWER CORD

ETHERNET
CABLE

TRANSMIT

RECEIVE
Setting up the VSAT

VSAT Transmission Set-up guide

Step 1. Locate the VSAT modem installed for the CCS. Check if the coaxial cables are connected
to the modem. If those are not connected, plug in the coaxial cables to the modem.
Setting up the VSAT

VSAT Transmission Set-up guide

Step 2. Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the Ethernet port of the modem and the other
end to the Ethernet port of the CCS laptop.
Setting up the VSAT

VSAT Transmission Set-up guide

Step 3. Connect the power cable into the power port. Switch on the power from the power
adaptor to turn on the modem.
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic Troubleshooting

Media Type Issue Possible Cause Solution

BGAN Connection Failure BGAN has no Check if the BGAN
coverage outside is not
interfered.
USB Modem Connection Failure No signal coverage Replace SIM with the
contingency SIM card
VSAT/DSL Connection Failure LAN cable might be Replace LAN cable
defective
VSAT Connection Failure Transmit/Receive Try swapping the
might be cables
interchanged
Basic Troubleshooting

Media Type Issue Possible Cause Solution

iSavi BGAN iSavi does not power Battery is not Detach the battery
up attached properly and attach again
properly.
BGAN BGAN does not Power button was Press the power
power up not pressed enough button for about 5
seconds
iSavi/Sabre BGAN The kit is missing Human error Escalate the issue to
some items the NTSC for item
provision
iSavi/Sabre BGAN The battery cable is Escalate the issue to
broken/defective the NTSC for item
replacement
Q&A
Thank You