User's Guide

Globalstar Sat-Fi2 RAS User Guide

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Step 6 – Test Sat-Fi2 RAS Installation and Connection

Perform the following to make a satellite call, send a text message, receive a call or browse and conﬁrm the Sat-Fi2

RAS system is conﬁgured and operational:

1. With the Sat-Fi2 RAS fully installed and powered in your vehicle, move the vehicle to an area where the

Magnetic Mount Helix antenna has a 360° clear view of the sky with no obstructions (buildings, trees, etc.).

2. Open the Sat-Fi2 App and verify that both the

and icons are displayed on the Status Bar. If the icons

are not displayed you may not have a clear view of the sky.

NOTE: The Sat-Fi2 RAS can take up to 3 to 5 minutes to power on, boot up, and begin establishing a

satellite/ gateway connection. All three LED’s will sequentially blink green while powering on/booting

up. Once the Sat-Fi2 RAS has booted up, the Satellite LED will blink RED until the Sat-Fi2 RAS is

registered with a gateway. A GPS ﬁx is needed to register with the gateway.

3. In the Application Menu select

4. Enter the telephone number you wish to call, or choose a contact, and select

Best Practice Uses

• The Sat-Fi2 RAS WILL NOT work indoors and needs to be outside

• LTE and Wi-Fi interference may degrade the Sat-Fi2 RAS' performance in urban areas

• Ensure all users download and install the Sat-Fi2 App and check for ﬁrmware updates prior to leaving Internet/

Cellular service

• Power on the Sat-Fi2 RAS prior to use – The Sat-Fi2 RAS can take up to 5 minutes to boot up and acquire a

GPS ﬁx

• The Sat-Fi2 RAS should be switched off prior to turning off and on the vehicle

RESTRICTED VIEW

OF THE SKY

MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY

CLEAR VIEW OF THE SKY

CORRECT