This document is the Flightcell Iridium 9505/9505A Phone Cradle Installation Manual. It introduces the features and installation methods of the Flightcell Iridium Phone Cradle.
The Flightcell Iridium Phone Cradle is designed to install an Iridium 9505 or 9505A satellite phone in an aircraft or vehicle. It provides secure mounting for the handset and interfaces all necessary electrical, antenna, voice, and data connections. The cradle can be integrated with existing voice systems or used as part of a built-in Flightcell DZM system.
| Input voltage | 12-32 V DC |
|---|---|
| Power supply current (inrush) | 1ms inrush <=10.0A, 100ms inrush <=250mA |
| Operating current | 250mA max |
| Output voltage (to Iridium Phone) | 4.2-4.6V, firmware controlled |
| Main connector type | DB25 male or D38999 |
| Antenna connector type | TNC |
The cradle can charge and operate either 9505 or 9505A Iridium satellite phone models.
The cradle uses a digital audio connection for most handsets, but an analogue audio connection is available for phones that do not support digital audio.
Use 4 x M5 bolts at the four mounting points on the back of the phone cradle, fastened through a bulkhead or similar surface.