User's Manual

Atlas IP Terminal Installation Manual
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1.3 Below Deck Equipment
The BDU is the heart unit of the Atlas IP Terminal. It has several interface ports and handles
all communication links between the ADU and the local communication devices such as
analog telephone, computer, network equipment, navigation equipment etc.
The BDU is supplied by +12V or +24V DC power supply and it supplies to the ADU via a
single RF / coaxial antenna cable.
1.4 Wired Primary Handset with Cradle
The wired Primary Handset has a colour liquid crystal display (LCD) and keypad for making
and receiving normal voice calls and sending SMS, which both are similar as any mobile
phone. The handset is provided with a cradle.
Additionally, it can serve as a remote access for an user to access various configuration
supported by the BDU.
The Primary Handset’s connector is plugged into the BDU’s primary handset port. It is
powered directly from the BDU.