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1. 9 70 9 5 11 Replacing the Polarisation Unit sisccssssacenssendcssansintvaxomsescssurceataanccn 9 73 9 5 12 Replacing the BUC Fan aces iet oiu FERE PAY vig eb OE acouaetene 9 77 9 5 13 Replacing the Block Up Converter BUC sees 9 78 9 5 14 Replacing the Low Noise Block down converter LNB 9 80 9 5 15 Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT 9 82 9 5 16 Replacing the rotary joint eese enne 9 85 9 6 Updating VIM PCM calibration data sss 9 89 9 7 Troubleshooting o eter e ER pennae eo ene xb eR edu oo eld RE eene a is 9 91 e 7 A E OE IUVENTUS 9 91 9 7 2 Event list for troubleshooting iuit o erp Ra lcd Pu Cus 9 91 9 7 3 Diagnostic report for troubleshooting eese 9 9 9 7 4 Troubleshooting BUC Loses ni EXER ipR E rata Ru ROXRE SH Eae RERKE UR Ru US 9 02 9 7 5 Troubleshooting LNB cicer RP RERTREE rire NR Qd Ska ERREUR REIR 9 93 9 7 6 System block diagram ADU uiii tnc ai dua i f abet dtd 9 93 98 133966 E2 Xi Table of contents Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C xii Technical specifications A 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT system components eeeeeeeee A 1 All General spedficatiOnS sisisi skiene A 1 AA SAEPE E E EEA A 2 A13 ACU nenien E A 4 Al amp Supported VSAT modems ccscc cccoscesecsesssutevetecserenciseteeraestoni
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4. NN N Y A NA Antenna bottom 27 J Mounting base Serrated washer M12 bolt stainless steel stainless steel Figure F 2 Grounding the ADU For optimum grounding use the mounting bolt located closest to the ADU cable plate see Figure 3 22 ADU bolt for optimum grounding on page 3 22 98 133966 E2 Appendix F Grounding and RF protection F 3 u a E c 1 a E E 2 iu Grounding Recommendations F 4 It is always recommended to establish the shortest possible grounding path e g on steel hulls the ADU should be grounded directly to the hull 2 However due to the fact that this is not possible on e g fibreglass hulls nor is it preferable on aluminium hulls a number of alternative grounding methods are suggested in the following paragraphs 2 Please note that the ADU ground connection is made at the same electrical ground potential as the ACU Appendix F Grounding and RF protection 98 133966 E2 F3 Alternative grounding for steel hulls The following guidelines assume a two wire isolated grounding arrangement that is no part of the circuit in particular the battery negative is connected to any ground potential or equipment F3 1 Grounding the ACU The ACU should preferably be grounded to the ship with the short cable Further the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected
5. Terminal Grounding Kit Figure F 5 Alternative grounding for fibreglass hulls F 10 Appendix F Grounding and RF protection 98 133966 E2 F6 Separate ground cable F6 1 Ground cable construction When dealing with electrical installations in a marine environment all wiring must be done with double insulated tinned strands high quality and if exposed also UV resistant cables This shall also apply to the separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs The ground cable is constructed using an appropriate cable with a cross section area of at least 6 mm AWG10 and terminated with insulated ring crimp terminals see illustration below The crimp terminals must be a marine approved type e g the DuraSeal series from Raychem Antenna M12 Insulated Ring Terminal Raychem DuraSeal Series Terminal Appropriate size Insulated Ring Terminal Raychem DuraSeal Series Figure F 6 Separate ground cable 98 133966 E2 Chapter F Grounding and RF protection Separate ground cable F 11 u a E ec 71 E E oO Separate ground cable F 12 F 6 2 Ground cable connection Mount the ground cable close to and parallel to the shielded coax cable thus minimizing ground loop problems If possible route the coax cable and the ground cable in metal conduits bonded to the hull or within a
6. Use the arrow keys to select the desired axis and adjust the offset value Save polarisation offset Figure 6 7 Web interface SERVICE Line up Ready for activation 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 11 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 4 Click the button Activate and wait until the status field shows Antenna ready Follow the instructions from your service provider SIGNAL TTT TT LINE UP DASHBOARD Activate SETTINGS Status Antenna ready SERVICE Upload Add 90 to TX polarisation 7 Calibration Modem CW frequency 14 00 GHz Line up Enter the correct CW frequency for correct gain calibration during P1dB compression test XIM data Offset Current position ADMINISTRATION WESS os o 4 Lus HELPDESK CENT bo 7 4h 145 9 SITE MAP Elevation o lt 4 gt 21 1 Use the arrow keys to select the desired axis and adjust the offset value Deactivate Save polarisation offset Figure 6 8 Web interface SERVICE Line up Antenna ready 5 Enter the Modem CW frequency Continuous Wave in GHz This is provided by the satellite operator typically when talking to the satellite operator on the phone before starting the line up 6 Adjust the TX polarisation as instructed by the service provider If needed add 90 degrees to the TX polarisation by selecting the field 7 Set the values as advised by the service provider TX polarisation Azimuth Elevation 8 To save the TX pola
7. SAILOR 900 VSAT system components A 1 3 ACU Item Dimensions rack mount HxWxD Dimensions bulkhead mount HxWxD Weight rack mount Weight bulkhead mount Ambient temperature Humidity IP class Compass safe distance Interfaces Input power Modem interface control Specification 1U 19 inch 4 4 x 48 x 33 cm 1 75 x 19 x 13 inch stand alone unit 14 3 x 25 5 x 27 8 cm 1 67 x 10 0 x 10 9 inch 4 5 kg 10 lbs 2 7 kg 6 lbs Operational 25 C to 55 C Storage 40 C to 85 C IEC 945 protected 95 non condensing IP31 1 m to IEC 945 1 x N Connector for antenna RF Cable 50 Ohm w automatic cable loss compensation 2 x F Connectors 75 Ohm for Rx Tx to VSAT modem 4 x Ethernet 1 x RS 422 data VSAT modem control 1 x RS 232 data VSAT modem control 1 x NMEA 2000 CAN bus and NMEA 0183 RS 422 for Gyro GPS compass input 1 x DC power input 1x Grounding bolt See System power supply range and Total system power consumption on page A 1 iDirect openAMIP protocol amp custom protocol Table A 3 Technical specifications for the ACU A 4 Appendix A Technical specifications 98 133966 E2 SAILOR 900 VSAT system components Man Machine Interface MMI OLED red display 5 push buttons 3 discrete indicator LEDs and ON OFF switch Nn S e I v gc v o a n m E i o No transmit zones Programmable Table A 3 Technical specificat
8. Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem 4 Login with User name inst and Password Sat2598 5 Go to the menu Installer Parameter Settings RF Downlink frequency LNB LO In the section General the RF Downlink frequency is shown Write it down as it is going to be used for the selection of LNB LO Further down on the page you find the BUC and LNB LO frequencies Depending on the RF Downlink frequency select an appropriate LNB LO of 9 75 10 25 10 75 or 11 25 GHz which will result in an L band frequency between 950 and 1650 MHz which is the operating frequency band of the Sky Edge II Access modem BUC LO BUC 10MHz Reference Signal Select the BUC to be 12 8 GHz as this is the BUC LO of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Remember to inform the hub operator about this when doing line up and commissioning The BUC 10MHz Reference Signal must be configured to ON otherwise the SAILOR 900 VSAT will never allow TX Scroll further down to enable GPS for the Location Coordinates This enables the serial protocol of the modem so it can communicate with the ACU Table C 6 Configuration of Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem 6 Go to the top of the page and press the Submit button and OK to save the new settings The VSAT modem is now configured to be used with the SAILOR 900 VSAT C 5 2 ACU configuration To set up the ACU to work with a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem do as follows 1 Add a modem profile with the Gilat
9. 4 4 1 2 ACU 19 rack version LEDs display and keypad 4 1 4 1 3 ACU bulkhead Connector panel overview esses 4 2 4 1 44 ACU 19 rack version Connector panel overview 4 2 4 15 DC Input connector ictu estu ore XR E undc eh abtensbeceesdocscbanteiueeenscancs 4 3 Al6 ADU CONNECTOT lt crssorsaesnaneenssvinaneansnbuanesawwcanvnadnsceussbnecsvounnetononarnsooentd 4 4 4 1 7 Rx Tx connectors for VM uses e redit robots oret td 4 4 4 1 8 NMEA 0183 connector RS 422 esee 4 5 4 1 9 RS 232 and RS 422 connectors sesccssstccresssesscvinscuabccsenrdenssanysnetaruneets 4 6 4 1 10 LANI LAN2 LAN3 and LANA connectors eese 4 7 4 2 Interfaces of the VMU ioco ipee tatur epe e optima PUR od 4 9 4 2 1 Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router 4 9 4 2 2 Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router se 4 10 4 2 3 Connecting a Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem 4 10 4 2 4 Connecting a Satlink2900 VSAT modem eese 4 11 4 2 5 Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem 4 12 Chapter 5 Connecting power 21 Power SOURCE oou adu RUM eee es 5 1 5 2 Power cable selection wisiccecasesecssns ccecssesaseeriseveecsteasienstnneoanbiareniion 5 2 5 21 So rce TMPED ANCE csset costa pa XXX IAN EE
10. Co pol X pol VSAT modem User defined o GHz b MS s b Figure C 10 Satellite profile Non OpenAMIP example 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements C 13 nn D c Ez B E ue gt Comtech 570L ROSS box amp ACU C 14 C 3 Comtech 570L ROSS box amp ACU C 3 1 Protocols and interfaces The following sections describe how to connect an ACU a Comtech570L VSAT modem a ROSS box and an Ethernet switch The SAILOR 900 VSAT software version 1 30 supports Comtech ROSS ROAM protocol 1 which includes the satellite longitude in the responses from the ACU to the ROSS box 1 30 also supports setting inclined orbit by entering user defined data C 3 1 1 Connections Connect the ACU and Comtech 570L ROSS box and Ethernet switch with the following cables Ethernet cables for TCP IP data communication x3 e RS 232 console cable 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for rx and tx frequencies Figure C 11 Connecting Comtech 570L and ROSS box to the ACU example See also Connecting a Satlink2900 VSAT modem on page 4 11 and cable specifications at Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI TT7016A on page B 2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem C 4 STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem C 4 1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration The following sections describe how to connect an ACU to an STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem The STM SatL
11. NID 0 Satellite identifier is not used NID 1 765534 Supplied NID is matched against Network ID broadcast by the satellite Orbital position n a Supplied longitude is matched with orbital position broadcast by satellite Not all service providers broadcast the orbital position Table 6 2 Satellite identifier and NID values 5 Click Start and wait typically 5 minutes for the calibration to 6 8 finish A progress bar is shown during calibration and a message is displayed when the calibration has completed In case of failure see the table in the following section for a description of error codes during calibration It is strongly recommended to verify the result of a calibration performed with user defined data This can be done by making a new calibration on a different satellite and verify that the resulting Azimuth calibration value differs less than one degree Click Start below Cable calibration and wait typically 10 minutes for the calibration to finish A message is displayed when the calibration has been completed successfully Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 The following table shows the error codes that might be displayed during a calibration Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Error code Explanation 1 The elevation of the selected satellite is too low Select another satellite 2 The elevation of the selected satellite is too hig
12. h horizontal satellite ele cut off satellite ele cut off 5 satellite rx lo Shows or sets the elevation referenced to earth where the SAILOR 900 VSAT must shut off for transmission This is an FCC requirement The elevation cut off depends on how much power is transmitted and which coding is used Valid range 0 to 90 For further information see Elevation cutoff in degrees versus VSAT modem bandwidth and power on page 6 23 Shows the Rx LO LNB LO Range 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz Table D 8 UCLI command satellite Continued 98 133966 E2 Appendix D Command line interface D 7 o v dt i D T am o iz a 5 c 5 E E s c Supported commands D 8 Command Description satellite rx rf freq satellite rx rf freq 12 123456 9 75 Shows or sets the Ku band rx frequency and LNB Lo frequency e RF frequency 10 7 12 75 GHz LNB Lo frequency 9 6 GHz 11 3 GHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT supports any LNB Lo Note Setting the Ku band rx frequency and LNB Lo automatically configures the L band rx frequency Rx L band freq rx rf freq LNB Lo Example 1567 890 MHz 11 567890 GHz 10 GHz satellite rx if freq satellite rx if freq 1200 123 9 75 Shows or sets the IF rx frequency together with the LNB Lo frequency IF frequency within 950 MHz 2150 MHz LNB Lo frequency within 9 6 GHz 11 3 GHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT supports any LNB Lo Not
13. 15 the worst interference can be avoided by mounting the ADU at a different level meaning that the ADU is installed minimum 15 above or below the radar antenna Due to near field effects the benefit of this vertical separation could be reduced at short distances below approximately 10 m between radar antenna and the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU Therefore it is recommended to ensure as much vertical separation as possible when the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU has to be placed close to a radar antenna 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation Site preparation e fo um i 1 n i 3 13 Site preparation c Thr ol pm Radar a 1 Min 15 Y p Min 15 E W Figure 3 11 Interference with the vessel s radar 3 2 7 2 Radar distance The minimum acceptable separation d min between a radar and the ADU is determined by the radar wavelength frequency and the power emitted by the radar The tables below show some rule of thumb minimum separation distances as a function of radar power at X and S band If the d min separation listed below is applied antenna damage is normally avoided d min is defined as the shortest distance between the radar antenna in any position and the surface of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU X band 3 cm 10 GHz damage distance SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU Radar power d min at 15 vertical d min at 60 vertical separation separation 0 10kW 10m
14. 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1 m included Table 4 11 Cables to connect a Gilat SkyEdge VSAT modem 4 12 Chapter 4 Interfaces 98 133966 E2 Chapter 5 Connecting power This chapter is organised in the following sections Power source Power cable selection Connecting power Power up 5 1 Power source There are different options for the power supply The 24 VDC ship supply provides power for the ACU e An AC line provides power through an AC DC power supply The TT 6080A Power Supply is recommended gt Be aware of high start up peak current 35 A at 24 VDC 5 ms In order to protect against short circuit in the power cable connector the ship s DC outlet must be protected by a 30 A fuse or circuit breaker o e 2 D c E i D c e c 98 133966 E2 5 1 Power cable selection 5 2 5 2 Power cable selection 5 2 1 Source impedance The maximum length of the power cable depends on the type of cable used and the source impedance of the DC power installation in the ship The maximum allowed source impedance depends on the usage of the power range of the terminal DC input Start up voltage 22 VDC guaranteed operating range 20 32 VDC 23 A 14 A Select a power outlet from the DC system and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described in the next section DITS If the total impedance is higher than the limits stated in section 5
15. 98 133966 E2 Chapter 4 Interfaces Outline on the ACU Pin number Pin function Wire color Not connected BARBARA Q 2 NET H NMEA 2000 White i a 3 NET L NMEA 2000 Blue 4 NET S NMEA 2000 Red 5 NET C NMEA 2000 Black 6 Not connected 7 Not connected 8 Shields Ship ground Connect only at one end 9 Line B NMEA 0183 10 Line A NMEA 0183 11 Not connected 4 5 nn kn v 4S J amp s Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 IIHDT Integrated Instrument 5 HCHDT Magnetic compass Recommended NMEA 0183 cable Two wire constructed with one enclosed shield Network signal pair Size No 24 AWG 0 24 sq mm or heavier Characteristic impedance 95 140 Ohm Propagation delay 5 nanoseconds per meter maximum 15 Twists minimum per meter 4 1 9 RS 232 and RS 422 connectors These connectors are used to access and configure the connected VSAT modem and for ACU control See the VSAT modem requirements for use of the RS 232 or RS 422 connector Outline on the ACU Pin Pin function number 1 Not connected 2 RXD 6 9 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Receive Signal Strength Indicator Table 4 5 RS 232 connector male outline and pin assignment 4 6 Chapter 4 Interfaces 98 133966 E2 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU Outline on the ACU mn Pin function number 1 Ground 2
16. Table 6 11 Parameters recorded in a statistics report Continued 180 Covered area If range gt 0 Go from Min to Max counterclockwise If range lt 0 Go from Min to Max clockwise Figure 6 25 Statistics how to read data for a range 6 3 71 Processing the statistics report in a spreadsheet application The statistics report is in a data format that can be imported into spreadsheet applications e g Microsoft Excel for further processing 1 Save the zipped file to your computer and extract the text file The file name contains the identification of the system example adu acu3 stat 20111021110901 day csv 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration c 2 5 D 4 c i Configuration with the web interface 2 Open the spreadsheet application for example Microsoft Excel On the tab Data click the tab Import from text Import the unzipped text file and follow the instructions in the wizard When asked about the delimiter select comma The following figure shows an example of a statistics report in MS Excel 2007 d Pyas G3 Copy Clipboard _ e Calibri x Home Inset Pagelayout Formulas Data Review View Addins ox Pate y cormat Painter B Z U E Or A BF E GERE EE Mergea center GB ndun Conditionat Format Cel inset Delete Format 5 ou Sot amp Find amp i Booki Compatibility Mode Microsoft Excel J Catus mm m e T
17. Telstar 11N Transponder 37 5 W Horizontal 11 658 GHz 5 9 MS s Astra2 Transponder Backup 28 2 E Horizontal Horizontal 11 623 GHz 12 032 GHz 27 500 MS s 27 500 MS s 32 98 133966 E2 Table E 1 Examples of DVB S satellites for azimuth calibration E 1 a w E E oO 2 S a a gt ETE Satellite Satellite RX Sth RX Symbol NID name position polarisation frequency rate Apstar6 134 E ransponder orizonta Z S Transpond Hori l 12 435 GHz 27 500 MS s 65 Backup Vertical 12 675 GHz 27 500 MS s 65 EE Optus DI 160 E ae Transponder 45 skew Horizontal 12 391GHz 12 600 MS s 0 E Backup Horizontal 12 407 GHz 12 600 MS s 0 P Singapore Thaicom 5 78 5 E Horizontal 12 272 GHz 30 000 MS s 88 Vertical 12 313 GHz 30 000 MS s 1 Singapore Apstar 2R 76 5 E Vertical 11 167 GHz 45 000 MS s 0 Telstar 10 Apstar 7 Table E 1 Examples of DVB S satellites for azimuth calibration Continued For satellite data of other regions or transponders see www lyngsat com Example Freq Provider Name System ISR FEC loNID TIO ERE gown oures Tp Channel Name Encryption ISID VPIO APIO Lang C N lock jpdated ELI ls Figure E 1 Satellite data example from www lyngsat com The above transponder has following parameters Frequency 11 038 GHz e Polarisation V V
18. The SAILOR 900 VSAT is CE certified R amp TTE directive as stated in the Declaration of Conformity with R amp TTE Directive enclosed in copy on the next page 98 133966 E2 Hd CE R amp TTE H 2 Thrane amp Thrane Thrane amp Thrane A S Declaration of Conformity with R amp TTE Directive The undersigned of this letter declares that the following equipment complies with the specifications of EC directive 1999 5 EC concerning Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Equipment included in this declaration TT 7090A VSAT 900 System consisting of TT 7016A SAILOR 900 Antenna Control Unit ACU T19 PN 407016A T19 or SAILOR 900 Antenna Control Unit ACU TBH PN 407016A TBH or S900 Antenna Control Unit ACU N19 PN 407016A N19 or S900 Antenna Control Unit ACU NBH PN 407016A NBH And TT 7009A SAILOR 900 Above Deck Unit ADU THR PN 407009A THR or S900 Above Deck Unit ADU EDK PN 407009A EDK or 900 Above Deck Unit ADU NEU PN 407009A NEU Equipment Applicability TT 7090A VSAT 900 System consists of an antenna unit ADU Above Deck Unit and an ACU Antenna Control Unit The system includes either one of the ACUs TT 7016A 19 Rack or TT 7016A Bulkhead VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal It is a system that provides two way satellite voice data brcadband communication while in movement on a vessel at sea stabilized The system can transmit to and receive from any desired Ku band s
19. To add or edit a satellite profile do as follows 1 Go to SETTINGS or Satellite profiles and click Edit or New entry 2 Enter or edit the Satellite profile name DETTO tis helpful to assign a name containing the location where the Satellite profile is to be used e g Gulf of Mexico or North Sea and possibly the provider 3 Select a VSAT modem profile The page automatically displays the parameters available for the selected VSAT modem profile For instruction how to add a VSAT modem profile see VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24 4 Enter the data for the satellite that you want to use For satellite data see DVB S satellites on page E 1 or www lyngsat com 5 Polarisation skew See documents from VSAT provider 6 22 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 At Elevation cutoff enter the minimum elevation angle for the antenna to function in accordance with ETSI ETSI EN 302 340 and FCC FCC 25 205 regulations ETSI ETSI EN 302 340 The minimum elevation angle depends on the Tx bandwidth and the nominal power of the VSAT modem see the table below Bandwidth Nominal VSAT modem power 22 dBm 18 dBm 16 dBm 14dBm 12 dBm 10 dBm 8 dBm 6 dBm 20 dBm Eirp 14 25 GH 63 4 65 4 67 4 69 4 71 4 73 4 75 4 77 4 79 4 z dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm 64 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 128 kH
20. gt LL gt Cy U I HI i i M Figure A 2 Outline drawing ACU bulkhead 98 133966 E2 Appendix A Technical specifications A 7 A 2 3 ACU 19 inch rack Outline drawings yamu mate m Er EIER NOLO lav M RR Wwe T 188 NO dSer ASSv LXSN T TETTE jun T0403 mo cs cine sr zi E e s s ee ms Ns SUBIUL R IUEL Ex E EI D CLT e z ET 98 133966 E2 Figure A 3 Outline drawing ACU 19 inch rack Appendix A Technical specifications E ner Td gt Oo Oo E l a l o o amp p lg va oaz Szer 3 gaaaaaaadadauadue e e ee SSS e e e 71 LI LJ 8 e xs ead p i E youu Y 1 9 9 pwAOHddv 3lvd NOLLdIHDS JO E
21. E i 2 1 2 3 Installation friendly Four lifting brackets included in the delivery and reuse of packing material help getting the ADU safely into place Satellite profile parameters are entered using the built in web server of the ACU using a PC The included cable relief support can be attached to the ACU 2 1 2 4 Service friendly The system configuration is saved in two modules there is no loss of data at repair The large service hatch of the radome gives easy access to the ADU on site The service switch in the ADU stops the DC Motor Driver modules and turns the BUC off The service tools for replacing modules are placed on a tool holder inside the radome All modules have a service and power LED status indicator Each module is encapsulated in a metal box with self contained mounting bolts If necessary belts and modules can be exchanged through the service hatch on site You can do remote diagnostics and service with the ADU Its built in test equipment checks constantly the ADU s components for proper functioning it monitors and logs information for all modules The ADU performs a POST Power On Self Test and you can request a self test Person Activated Self Test and Continuous Monitoring CM Error codes can be read out in the web interface and in the display of the ACU ADU software is updated automatically when making a software update of the ACU 98 133966 E2 Chapter 2 Introduction 2 7 SAILOR 90
22. Figure 6 6 Example for azimuth and cable calibration step by step 6 10 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 6 2 4 Line up procedure gt The ship must not move during the calibration procedure The SAILOR 900 has been tested at factory online on a live satellite link to calibrate the TX polarisation unit You can fine tune the TX polarization by doing a line up as described below To do the line up do as follows 1 Open the web interface of the SAILOR 900 for instructions see Connecting to the web interface on page 6 2 2 Create a VSAT modem profile and a satellite profile using the previously created VSAT modem profile See Preparing for calibration on page 6 4 3 Go to the page SERVICE gt Line up As soon as the antenna is in tracking mode and points to the satellite the text next to Status shows Please wait Improving tracking This may take up to 2 minutes Wait until the text shows Ready for activation SIGNAL nui Step 4 Step 3 LINE UP DASHBOARD EA Activate SETTINGS Status Ready for activation SERVICE P 9 Upload Add 90 to TX polarisation Z n Calibration Modem CW frequency fi 4 GHz Line up Enter the correct CW frequency for correct gain calibration during P1dB compression test b S XIM data Offset Current position ADMINISTRATION pc p lt gt Eldi HELPDESK Azimuth IE 2 Ki gt 148 3 SITE MAP Elevation IE 2 lt 4 p 20 2
23. onore orn nnn anon 6 29 6 3 6 E mail Set p canas id deua xbe enam A NND a a ere Ea oa 6 32 6 3 7 Sending statistics reports s sesssssessessesessessesessessesessesseseesesseseesesses 6 33 6 3 8 Sending a diagnostics report essere 6 36 6 3 9 Dual antenna mode optional essere 6 37 6 310 Upload c n 6 42 6 3 11 Administration TTE o 6 43 6 4 Keypad and menus of the ACU eese 6 49 6 4 1 ACU display and keypad teer rte ino RR Pre RR er bn 6 49 6 4 2 Navigating the menus ouecicnen uas tux etd e Leg ERR tac CEA E EH IN AREE 6 50 543 The men tree oessoceiesconi iade Step eet qois Mdh a tens 6 51 6 4 4 Adjusting brightness of the display eere 6 54 6 4 5 Resetting the system cune e HE MU OX cA d M Rx Uc Mn Eo M KEEN EE 6 55 6 5 SNMP SUpport eoo eei epn n Remise Es es esposte 6 55 Chapter 7 Installation check 71 Installation check list Antenna sees 7 1 7 2 Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring 7 3 7 3 Installation check list Functional test in harbor 7 5 Chapter 8 Daily use Quick guide Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 1 Getting support Helpdesk seeeeeeseeeeee 9 2 9 1 1 Help desk and diagnostic report sessessesssssssessessesessessesessesseseesessesee 9 2 X 98 133966 E2 Table of
24. 2 Add a satellite profile using the STM Satlink modem profile just created See Satellite profiles New entry and Edit on page 6 21 3 Edit the network settings and input the IP information supplied with the modem See Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 4 Activate the satellite profile Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 C 5 Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem C 5 1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration The following sections describe how to connect an ACU to a Gilat SkyEdgell VSAT modem The Gilat SkyEdge II and the SAILOR 900 VSAT are fully integrated and require only little user setup C 5 1 1 Connections Connect the ACU and Gilat SkyEdge II with the following cables Ethernet cable for TCP IP data communication Connect LAN A on the VSAT modem to LAN 1 on the ACU 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for RX and TX frequencies LH S pas grob Figure C 13 Connecting Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem to the ACU See also Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem on page 4 12 C 5 1 2 Modem configuration requirements 1 Connect a PC with an Ethernet cable to LAN port 1 of the VSAT modem 2 Set the PC to static IP address 192 168 1 2 3 Start an Internet browser e g Internet Explorer and go to URL 192 168 1 1 in order to get access to the web server of the VSAT modem 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem nn D c E E ue gt
25. 3 30 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Installation of the 19 rack version of the ACU Service port Figure 3 30 ACU LAN connector at the front Service port For information on wiring 24 VDC power see DC Input connector on page 4 3 For more information about power supply and power requirements see Connecting power on page 5 1 3 5 2 Grounding the 19 rack version of the ACU Make sure that the grounding requirements are met See the appendix Grounding and RF protection on page F 1for details about grounding o E T m n c 3 5 2 1 ADU cable The ADU is connected to the ACU with the ADU cable coax cable with an N connector at both ends For information on ADU grounding see Grounding the ADU on page 3 23 At the ACU end it is strongly recommended to ground the ADU cable Use a short cable from the ACU to a grounding point in the rack and connect the short cable to the ADU cable at this grounding point making sure the shield of the connector is properly connected to the rack 3 5 2 2 Ground stud at the ACU To ensure that the ACU is grounded also if the ADU cable is disconnected from the ACU connect an extra ground wire from the rack to the ground stud on the ACU This ground wire must be a heavy wire or braid cable with a larger diameter than the coax cable Figure 3 31 ACU 19 rack version ground stud 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 31 Installation of the VMU 3 6 Insta
26. RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION ANT 3 LATITUDE LONGITUDE FIX TYPE ANT 4 HEADING ANT 5 SW VERSION 98 133401 D thrane com Thrane amp Thrane Figure 8 2 SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide Viewing system parameters Chapter 8 Daily use Quick guide 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance In this chapter you find the following sections Getting support Helpdesk Software update Status signalling with LEDs and status messages Removal and replacement of the ACU Removal and replacement of ADU modules Replacing the GPS module Replacing the VSAT Interface Module VIM Replacing the DC Motor Driver Module DDM Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module PMM Replacing the Pedestal Control Module PCM Replacing motor and encoder Replacing the Drive Belts Replacing the Zero Reference Module ZRM Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module ISM Replacing the Polarisation Unit Replacing the BUC Fan Replacing the Block Up Converter BUC Replacing the Low Noise Block down converter LNB Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT Replacing the rotary joint Troubleshooting System block diagram ADU o v c o 2 iS so o v E c 92 98 133966 E2 91 Getting support Helpdesk 9 2 9 1 Getting support Helpdesk If this manual does not provide the remedies to solve your problem contact your service provider 9 11
27. Valid zones 0 to 7 Valid angles 0 to 360 o v dt i D T am o iz a 5 c 5 E s c zone id elevation start angle end angle Sets the elevation angles for a blocking zone Valid zones 0 to 7 Valid angles 0 to 360 zone id tx off yes no Enables or disables TX inside the blocking zone zone id active yes no Enables or disables the blocking zone zone id Shows the setting for the blocking zone Table D 12 UCLI command zone 98 133966 E2 Chapter D Command line interface D 11 Supported commands D 12 Chapter D Command line interface 98 133966 E2 DVB S satellites This appendix contains examples of DVB S satellite data for azimuth calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Appendix E VSAT coverage Satellite Satellite RX e RX Symbol NID name position polarisation frequency rate Americas SatMex6 113 W Transponder Backup Horizontal 12 080 GHz 25 635 MS s Echostar9 Transponder Backup NSS6 Transponder Backup 121 W Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Horizontal 11 943 GHz 12 016 GHz 11 676 GHz 12 729 GHz 20 000 MS s 20 000 MS s 27 500 MS s 26 400 MS s 4106 4106 65535 100 Thor 5 T2 Transponder Backup 0 8 W Horizontal Vertical 11 785 GHz 12 418 GHz 30 000 MS s 28 000 MS s 70 70
28. eo Figure F 9 Jumper cable for grounding specifications 98 133966 E2 Chapter F Grounding and RF protection F 14 RF interference E8 RF interference Interference induced from nearby high power RF transmitters might cause system failures and in extreme cases permanent damage to the SAILOR 900 VSAT equipment If there are problems with interference from HF transmitters itis advisable to mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF The ferrites will have no effect on the differential mode signals but increases the impedance in relation to common mode RFI F8 1 Recommendations Use 1 5 pcs hinged clamp cores e g the RFC or SFC series from Kitagawa mounted on the ADU cable near the ADU LL sn E c 71 a E E 2 iu 98 133966 E2 Chapter F Grounding and RF protection F 15 RF interference F 16 Chapter F Grounding and RF protection 98 133966 E2 Appendix G System messages G 1 Event messages overview The SAILOR 900 VSAT detects events during POST Power On Self Test a self test performed at every power up PAST Person Activated Self test started in the web interface CM Continuous Monitoring automatically performed while the system is in operation When the SAILOR 900 VSAT detects an event that requires your action it issues an event message and the red Fail Pass LED in the LED panel of the ACU is l
29. isosexessetic n erret ee xr st rEb Ea rtu pnto enda 2 10 2 1 5 Satellite type approvals ius sis m OR bk Rada K e NR ERI d UK IRRRUREE 2 10 2 1 6 Power supply optional eese rennen 2 10 AMET SIT a DIM TT 2 10 22 Part numbers and Options sasissccsssssccssscntesssssasisisuniansssorteraonncaasdervencds 2 11 2 21 Applicable Thrane amp Thrane model and part numbers 2 11 2 2 2 Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT essen eren eterne nnns 2 11 98 133966 E2 vii Table of contents Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 UNG ACKING cosrisscectesnicecsstesecorstadtemaseecesecreereaounenmnemn 3 1 311 Whatsinthe BOX ei opas sa XRERRRRREtNEKT E Rada R CUR ep Oa IE X LH ask n Ra NEL 3 1 alz Initialinspection 2e DR RUOTE REGES ESRB EPI NUN GR acer UE 3 2 BAS Tools MGC RE UU TT 3 3 3 2 Site preparation cncesrrscisinmneetecsncsmneee neem E PIA NU RE VR DC E UEE 3 3 3 2 1 General site considerations esses eee 3 3 3 2 2 Obstructions ADU shadowing eese 3 4 3 2 3 Blocking zones azimuth and elevation esses 3 5 3 2 4 Safe access to the ADU Radiation hazard esse 3 6 3 2 5 Ship motion and offset from the ship s motion centre 3 7 3 2 6 ADU mast design Foundation and height sss 3 8 LSU ME Dici e m TR 3 13 238 Other precaUtiONS eese e DO TOREM UB RE EIDEM dentada kasasin T HUE 3 17
30. ssessesssssesssssssresesssrsreseererssesssrnreseernrnseeenrsressee 3 11 Mast dimensions with A IT t 3 12 Minimum radar separation X band sees eene nnne 3 14 Minimum radar separation S band irent nto n natnra ee nan EER S aER YE 3 15 ADU cable types and maximum lengtlis smee iota teste i Rr tad etx ken 0s 3 25 Dual mode antenna CAN UNG secco vetri Pre HE FR ea MEER He va PR HR eH E 3 34 Interfaces DC Input plug outline and pin ASSIQGNMeNt cc ceseceecsseeeesseeseesseeeceeecesecseeesees 4 3 N connector outline and pin assignment esses eene eene nennnnntnn 4 4 F connector Rx and Tx outline and pin assignment eee 4 4 NMEA 0183 2000 connector outline and pin assignment s e 4 5 RS 232 connector male outline and pin assignment esses 4 6 RS 422 connector male outline and pin assignment esses 4 7 Ethernet connector outline and pin assignment cessere 4 8 Cables to connect an iNFINITIG Series Satellite Router sss 4 9 Cables to connect a Comtech 570 L Band Satellite Modem 4 10 Cables to connect a SatLink 2900 VSAT modem eese 4 11 Cables to connect a Gilat SkyEdge VSAT modem eere 4 12 Connecting power Configuration Satellite requirements for elevation an
31. 3 3 Installation of the ADU oo eee ec ceeeeeeeeceeeeesesceeceaeenesseeeeeneees 3 18 3 3 1 Installing the ADU sac caces esd cocstaire eieunneesse la secssubusedpunnneveeisensaeieiensivehuts 3 19 3 3 2 Opening and removing the service hatch ceceseceecsseeeeseeeees 3 22 3 3 3 Grounding the ADU 4 lt c5 2 3 23 3 3 4 Alternative ADU cable sossesseseesessesseseesessessessesessessessessesessessesessese 3 25 3 4 Installation of the ACU bulkhead 3 26 3 4 1 Installing the ACU bulkhead eere 3 26 3 4 2 Grounding the ACU bulkhead 32 neos ica tret ap RR EER ER Re Fh Edid 3 27 3 4 3 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU bulkhead with cable support 3 28 3 5 Installation of the 19 rack version of the ACU 3 30 3 5 1 Installing the 19 rack version of the ACU sess 3 30 3 5 2 Grounding the 19 rack version of the ACU eese 3 31 3 6 Installation of the VMU esee 3 32 3 6 1 General mounting considerations VMU essere 3 32 3 1 Installing the dual antenna mode optional 3 33 viii 98 133966 E2 Table of contents Chapter 4 Interfaces 4 1 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU esses 4 1 4 1 1 ACU bulkhead LEDs display and keypad
32. 48 N 12 31 E ADU part name TT 7009A ADMINISTRATION Vessel heading 5e ACU serial number ACU 4 HELPDESK Satellite profile ROSS auto ADU serial number 80539020 SITE MAP Satellite position 40 E Software version 1 30 RX polarisation Horizontal INTERE 1 TX polarisation X pol Azimuth relative 143 6 RX RF frequency 11 120847GHz Elevation relative 20 49 LNB LO frequency 9 750000GHz polarisation skew zio TX RF frequency 14 417282GHz BUC LO frequency 12 800000GHz Tracking RF frequency 11 120847GHz VSAT MODEM Model ComTech CDM 570L and ROSS Signal level 14dB RX IF frequency 1370 847000MHz TX IF frequency 1617 282000MHz Refresh Figure 6 11 Sections of the web interface 1 The navigation pane holds the main menu Clicking an item in the menu opens a submenu in the navigation pane or a new page in the contents section u 5 D LES 5 v 2 The signal status field shows the signal strength The signal strength can vary during operation depending on the current position relative to the satellite 3 The icon bar shows icons for active events when relevant For explanations of the icons see the next section Icons in the icon bar 4 The contents section shows the page selected in the navigation pane This section is used for viewing or changing settings or for performing actions 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 15 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 1 3 Icons in the icon bar
33. Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Disconnect the connector from the Zero Reference Module Figure 9 83 X Elevation ZRM disconnect connector 7 Through the 2 holes above the Cross Elevation DDM in the pedestal loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 84 X Elevation ZRM slide out 8 Slide out the X Elevation ZRM c v c 5 J 2 iS zo o v E w c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 65 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 9 2 Inserting a new X Elevation ZRM To insert a new X Elevation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 9 3 Removing the Elevation ZRM 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Elevation Drive Belt faces the service hatch 4 Rotate the antenna dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 6 Disconnect the connector from the Elevation ZRM EX Figure 9 85 Elevation ZRM disconnect connector 9 66 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 7 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws cm Figure 9 86 Ele
34. Figure 9 73 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner 6 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position Figure 9 74 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension 7 Cutthe two plastic tie wraps on the elevation drive wheel 9 58 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules J 8 Remove the Elevation Drive Belt Figure 9 75 Elevation Drive Belt 9 5 8 4 Inserting a new Elevation Drive Belt To insert a new Elevation Belt follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines Follow the instructions in Inserting a new Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 9 37 o v c o 2 iS so o v E c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 59 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 8 5 Removing the Azimuth Drive Belt 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch e 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch and 4 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are long
35. Shows the currently active VSAT modem model selected in the web interface Table D 7 UCLI command modem D 2 satellite Command Description satellite name Shows the name of the currently active satellite profile satellite lon Shows or sets the longitude position of the satellite in degrees satellite lon 1W 10W or 1 0E or 1 0 for west and 1 0 for east Table D 8 UCLI command satellite D 6 Appendix D Command line interface 98 133966 E2 Supported commands Command Description satellite skew satellite skew 3 7 Shows or sets an additional skew offset of the satellite Some satellite has additional skew because they have been placed different in the orbit E g Optus satellites in Australia are offset 45 degrees Most satellites have 0 degree skew offset e Skew of the satellite 90 to 90 satellite max_inc satellite max_inc 2 5 Shows or sets the maximum inclination of the used satellite Some satellites are old and are therefore moving in larger circles in space Setting the maximum inclination will add this to the SAILOR 900 VSAT acquisition window size used to find the satellite Maximum inclination of satellite 0 0 to 90 satellite rx pol satellite rx pol v Shows or sets the current RX polarisation vy vertical h horizontal satellite tx pol satellite tx pol v Shows or sets the current RX polarisation v vertical
36. Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Flat head screw driver Figure 9 23 Location of the Cross Elevation DDM 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch 4 Disconnect the 3 connectors at the top of the Cross Elevation DDM then the 2 SUB D connectors at the bottom of the DDM Figure 9 24 Replacing the DDM remove connectors 5 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws visible when the connectors are removed and remove the Cross Elevation DDM c v c 5 J 2 iS o o c o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 25 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 4 2 Inserting a new Cross Elevation DDM To insert a new DDM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 4 3 Removing the Elevation DDM To replace the Elevation DDM do as follows Tools needed 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Flat head screw driver Figure 9 25 Location of the Elevation DDM 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch 4 Disconnect the 3 connectors at the front of the Elevation DDM then the 2 SUB D connectors at the rear of the Elevation DDM Figure 9 26 Elevation DDM connectors 5 Remove the 4x4 mm Al
37. The ground connection can be established either at the hull recommended or at a dedicated RF ground if available alternative However bear in mind that the ADU ground connection is to be made at the same electrical ground potential as the ACU see Grounding the ADU The ACU provides galvanic isolation as required from its input power terminals to the chassis grounding stud This way the isolated grounding arrangement is maintained F3 2 Grounding the ADU gt For optimum grounding use the mounting bolt located closest to the ADU cable plate see Figure 3 22 ADU bolt for optimum grounding on page 3 22 F3 21 Terminal grounded at the hull recommended In this case the ADU is grounded to the ship via one or more of its mounting bolts Make sure to remove painting dirt grease etc at the mounting holes in order to make good electrical contact to the hull Use serrated washers when securing the mounting bolts and seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion Alternative grounding for steel hulls LL ac E 5 22 no zj fe iu 98 133966 E2 Appendix F Grounding and RF protection F 5 Alternative grounding for steel hulls F 6 F3 2 2 Terminal grounded at a dedicated RF ground alternative In this case the ADU is grounded with a separate ground cable The ground cable must be routed parallel and close to the shielded coax cable connecting the ADU to the ACU grounding
38. ZRM not visible on photo DC Motor Driver Module for elevation on the bottom DDM Elevation motor and encoder not visible Polarisation Motor Module PMM Co N own A W N 98 133966 E2 Chapter 2 Introduction 2 5 SAILOR 900 VSAT system 2 6 Polarisation motor Polarisation encoder not visible on photo Block Up Converter BUC behind cable screen not visible on photo Low Noise Block downconverter x2 LNB Ortho Mode Transducer OMT not visible on photo Inertial Sensor Module ISM Elevation locking pin to lock the antenna dish in a fixed position Pedestal Control Module PCM Service switch In switch off position the DC Motor Driver modules and the BUC are turned off for safe conditions during service and repair The switch must be in on position for normal ADU operation Figure 2 5 Above Deck Unit modules 2 2 18 DC Motor Driver Module for Azimuth DDM 19 Azimuth motor 20 Azimuth encoder Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 E2 SAILOR 900 VSAT system 21 Rotary joint 22 Feed horn See Overview on page 9 12 in the chapter Service amp maintenance for a more detailed description of the modules 2 1 2 2 SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU interface All communication between the ADU and the ACU passes through a single standard 50 Ohm cable with N connector through the rotary joint No cable work is required inside the radome c oO E i gt gej fe
39. and E Setting up Blocking zones RX and TX on page 6 27 6 Make sure thatthe safety distance See Safe access to the ADU for radiation hazard of 30 metres Radiation hazard on page 3 6 is kept Table 7 1 Installation check list Antenna 98 133966 E2 JA Installation check list Antenna Step Task Further information Done Check that the mounting height of the antenna is in accordance with the ship s min roll period See Ship motion and offset from the ship s motion centre on page 3 7 Make sure that the requirements for mast foundation and height including flatness gusset plates and distance from welding seams are met See ADU mast design Foundation and height on page 3 8 Make sure that the distances to radar Inmarsat systems GPS receivers and other transmitters are as required See Interference on page 3 13 Make sure that the drain tube is open and risk for water intrusion is at a minimum See Other precautions on page 3 17 Check that the ADU is grounded correctly using the mounting bolts See Grounding the ADU on page 3 23 and Grounding and RF protection on page F 1 7 2 Table 7 1 Installation check list Antenna Continued Chapter 7 Installation check 98 133966 E2 1 2 Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring Verification and f
40. bottom view 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 9 Site preparation 3 10 3 2 6 2 Mast length and diameter The placement of the ADU must ensure a rigid structural connection to the hull or structure of the ship Parts of the ship with heavy resonant vibrations are not suitable places for the ADU A small platform or short mast shall provide rigid support for the ADU fastening bolts and a rigid interface to the ship If it is necessary to use a tall mast you must stabilise the mast with bracing Note that the design values given below depend on rigid ADU ship interfaces The cross sectional properties and the corresponding maximum free length give a natural frequency close to 30 Hz It is recommended to shorten the mast length as much as possible to obtain higher frequencies Preferably mount stays or wires to stabilize the mast further Free mast length m Figure 3 10 Free mast length and bracing for a tall mast Ir Make sure that there is free space below the drain tube Read also Condensation and water intrusion on page 3 17 The tables in the next sections give some suggested design values for the free mast length The tables list the values for steel masts For aluminium masts the free mast length is reduced to 75 of the values for steel the mast is attached to a deck plate that is not rigid Make every effort to mount the mast on a surface that is well supported by D Bracing and rigid masts
41. ground either capacitively or electrically coupled Remember to make the ADU ground connection at the same electrical ground potential as the ACU see Grounding the ADU The ACU provides galvanic isolation as required from its input power terminals to the chassis grounding stud This way the isolated grounding arrangement is maintained F 4 2 Grounding the ADU If the mounting base of the ADU is electrically connected to the hull or any other ground potential than the ACU the ADU must be isolated at its mounting bolts by means of shoulder bushings and washers see F 6 3 This is done in order to prevent DC currents flowing in the hull thus causing electrolytic corrosion LL ag E 5 22 no zj fe ii However a ground connection must be established via one of the mounting bolts using a separate ground cable The ground cable must be routed parallel and in close proximity to the shielded coax cable hence connecting the ADU to the ACU Grounding kit A heavy gauge wire with tinned strands min 6 mm can be used for this purpose 98 133966 E2 Appendix F Grounding and RF protection F 7 Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls Heavy Gauge Wire Terminal Grounding Kit RF Ground Capacitive OR mp Seperate ground plate d E Figure F 4 Alternative grounding for aluminium hulls F 8 Appendix F Ground
42. n i The switching from one antenna to the other is done based on the programmed blocking zones in the two antennas and takes effect whenever signal blockages occur from cranes etc Pewne A Ihr ome TCP IP Master Slave control VSAT modem Figure 3 32 Dual mode antenna overview 1 Patent pending 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 33 Installing the dual antenna mode optional To install the dual antennas do as follows 1 Install the master ADU ACU the RX combiner and the VSAT modem as shown in figure 3 32 Install the slave ADU ACU the TX splitter as shown below Connect the cables as shown below and in the table below Slave ACU Master ACU VSAT modem control LAN1 or RS232 Out TX splitter In t 2 n n er RX Combin Out VSAT modem VSAT modem RX in TX out Figure 3 33 Dual mode antenna connecting cables example Connect cables Purpose Master ACU LAN port 4 to Slave ACU LAN port 4 Master Slave control Master ACU LA N port 1 or RS 232 to VSAT modem VSAT modem control control Master ACU Rx Out to the Rx combiner input 1 Rx when Master active Slave ACU Rx Out to the Rx combiner input 2 Rx when Slave active Rx combiner output to VSAT modem Rx Rx to VSAT modem Master ACU Tx In to the Tx splitter output 1 Enabled when Master active Slave ACU Tx In to the Tx splitter output 2 Enabled when Slave active T
43. supplies with over current protection hot swap via the bus cable Modules are by means of shielded DB9 cables connected in a chain in the following order PCM DDM azimuth DDM X elevation DDM elevation ISM PMM PMM module contains signal terminations Service switch In switch off position the DC Motor Driver modules DDM the Polarisation Motor Module PMM and the BUC are turned off for safe conditions during service and repair The switch must be in on position for normal ADU operation The switch only controls movements and prevents any transmission In Off position the DDMs PMM and BUC are turned off for safety during service and repair of the ADU Figure 9 10 Service switch Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Figure 9 11 Above Deck Unit modules continued 18 DC Motor Driver Module for Azimuth DDM As in item 3 above 19 Azimuth motor 20 Azimuth encoder 21 Rotary joint The cable signals for the ADU DC power internal modem communication TX IF RX and L band TX to and from the ACU have to be ported from the stationary platform to the azimuth rotating part of the ADU This is done via the rotary joint 22 Feed horn The feeder horn carries the mirror centred of the dish and in the correct distance Thereby the signal from the satellite is reflected by the dish and picked up by the mirror Then it is transported through the
44. 2 3 the terminal may become unstable and start to on off oscillate The total impedance is made up of the source impedance of the ship power supply plus the impedance of connected cables including connectors and joints where cables are extended For further recommendations on power cable selection see Power cable recommendations on page 5 3 5 2 2 Measuring the ship source impedance Select a power outlet from the ship 24 VDC system and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described below 1 Measure the voltage without load R var disconnected 2 Set the current to e g 1 A by adjusting R var 3 Measure the corresponding voltage change Example 1A and 50 mV Source impedance 50 mV 1 Amp 50 mOhm Chapter 5 Connecting power 98 133966 E2 Power cable selection Power outlet for terminal Battery 24 VDC Ship Installations A r o T Ts V T u P R var Figure 5 1 Measuring the ship source impedance 5 2 3 Power cable recommendations 5 2 3 1 Overview The ACU is delivered with a power connector PCB plug in connector female plug Weidmuller Part number 1930050000 which accepts wires up to AWG10 6 mm When installing the power cable install positive and negative supply wires closely together side by side to keep cable inductance low Ensure that cable inductance for the selected cable at the desired length is less than 50 uH Approximately 50 m max
45. 625 Satellite Modem 4 10 4 11 4 12 Evolution X5 Satellite Router 4 10 iNFINITI 5000 Series Satellite Router 4 9 power cable 5 4 web interface 6 2 98 133966 E2 connector ADU 4 4 DC 4 3 DC Input 4 3 LAN 4 7 management PC 4 7 modem control 4 7 NMEA 0183 2000 4 5 RS 232 4 6 RS 422 4 6 service port 4 7 TNC 4 4 VMU Rx Tx 4 4 4 5 contact information 9 2 corrosion smoke deposits 3 17 country restrictions VSAT v current start up peak 5 1 D daily use 8 1 DC connector 4 3 DC Input connector 4 3 default reset to factory settings 6 48 default gateway 6 31 degradation due to the radar 3 15 Ku band connection 3 15 demo command line interface D 4 DHCP client 6 30 DHCP server 6 30 6 31 diagnostic report 6 36 9 2 display ACU description 6 49 distance antenna to GPS receiver 3 16 antenna to radar 3 13 DNS setup 6 31 drainage of antenna 3 17 98 133966 E2 Index drawing ACU bulkhead A 7 ACU rack version A 8 ADU A 6 dual antenna blocking zone 6 41 cabling 3 34 command line interface D 5 commissioning 6 42 configuration 6 37 installation 3 33 line up 6 42 dual antenna mode slave DASHBOARD 6 37 DVB symbol rate azimuth calibration 6 5 DVB S 6 5 DVB S satellite data E 1 DVB S2 6 5 E elevation angle minimum 6 23 elevation cutoff 6 23 E mail setup 6 32 error codes G 1 calibration 6 9 error messages 9 3 G 1 ACU G 9 ADU G 2 ETSI elevation a
46. 7 Figure F 8 Figure F 9 App G App H xxii Satellite profile OpenAMIP example eres C 8 Connecting iDirect iNFINITI 5000 series to the ACU Non OpenAMIP C 9 Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU Non OpenAMIP C 10 RS 232 Console cable for iDirect Non OpenAMIP VSAT modem C 10 VSAT modem profile Non OpenAMIP example eene C 12 Satellite profile Non OpenAMIP example eere C 13 Connecting Comtech 570L and ROSS box to the ACU example C 14 Connecting SatLink 2900 VSAT modem to the ACU eese C 15 Connecting Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem to the ACU eese C 17 Command line interface How to use the command line interface example for telnet D 1 Command line interface login lt cecessacceceynsateevsansieveneseaceseninnsenepesaesoummeeinamnnentocs D 2 DVB S satellites Satellite data example from www lyngsat com sessessssessessessesessesseseesessesseseesesse E 2 Grounding and RF protection Extending the gr und plahe sissien neei inneren UL itet F 3 Grounding TOA DU 5 5 ics taccest accu anaeeedsacevesesueesiedvasseecunsheeeneeceueevaiuaeeunsaren menses F 3 Grounding at a dedicated RF ground alternative cesses F 6 Alternative grounding for alum
47. 9 Antenna Control Unit for bulkhead installation eren 2 9 Antenna Control Unit for 19 rack installation eere 2 9 Installation Signal degradation because of obstructing objects eese 3 4 2 blocking zones with no transmit zones azimuth example 3 5 Blocking zone with no transmit zones elevation angle example 3 5 Radiation hazard safety distance 30 m ccesessssscesccsecesecesecseeeseseeeeeeeeseeeees 3 6 Maximum distance from the ship s motion centre h max usse 3 7 ADU mast flange top and side view eseeseeeeeeeeeeeeene nennen 3 8 ADU mast flange recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau 3 8 ADU mast flange distance to the welded seam eene 3 9 ADU DOLO VIBUL sssrinin iieis bessien PU RES EUER UA U beri e ad IA Ereatara 3 9 Free mast length and bracing for a tall mast essere 3 10 Interference with the vessel s radar esses eene 3 14 Recommended distance to transmitters m for frequencies below 1000 MHz 3 16 Drain pipe with Ires SDIEB ipte dat Ue d pA NIRE A Ua bt baH v pain M RM ERUE 347 Use of strong sling with a belt and tag lines for safe hoisting 3 18 Free space for access to the service hatch 3 19 ADU installation webbed sling a
48. Allen key 2 Disconnect the power connector of the Polarisation Motor located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver Figure 9 65 Polarisation Motor disconnecting power 3 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws that hold the motor Figure 9 66 Polarisation Motor removing 4x4 mm Allen screws 4 Remove the Polarisation Motor 9 5 7 10 Inserting a new Polarisation Motor To insert a new Polarisation Motor follow the instructions above in reverse order c v J 2 iS so o om c c 92 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 53 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 7 11 Removing the Polarisation Encoder To remove the Polarisation Encoder do as follows Luisa 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on e 4 x 150 mm Allen key page 9 73 scared inside the 2 Disconnect the 6 pin connector with the colored wires from the pata PMM marked ORE and free the cable to the Polarisation Flat head screw driver Encoder Figure 9 67 Removing the sub D connector of the PMM 3 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws and rotate the Polarisation Encoder in the key holes Figure 9 68 Polarisation Encoder removing 4 Free the Polarisation Encoder from the cable holders 5 Remove the Polarisation Encoder 9 5 7 12 Inserting a new Polarisation Encoder To insert a new Polarisation Motor follow the instructions above in revers
49. E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 41 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 9 4 Line up and commissioning The SAILOR 900 VSAT antenna systems must be lined up and commissioned one by one The lineup procedure is done for each antenna as it would have been done for a single antenna system In order to be able to do the lineup for each antenna you must force the dual system to use one or the other antenna at a time Do as follows 1 Enter the web interface of the Master ACU go to the page SERVICE gt Dual antenna mode SIGNAL nii DUAL ANTENNA MODE DASHBOARD Master SETTINGS SERVICE Mode Auto Master Active Upload appi Slave Active Calibration Line up Dual antenna mode Figure 6 33 Dual antenna mode line up Set the mode to either Master active or Slave active to force the system to use that antenna until it is changed again or the Master system is rebooted After reboot the dual antenna mode will be set to Auto default 6 3 10 Upload For uploading new software to the SAILOR 900 VSAT see Software update on page 9 5 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 11 Administration In this section of the web interface you can configure the following administrative settings Accessing the administration settings user name password Setting up user permissions Importing and exporting a system configuration Resetting to factory default 6 3 11 1 Accessing the ad
50. FleetBroadband over WAN Remote or local simultaneous software update of ADU and ACU via PC and Internet browser Global RF configuration Full remote control and troubleshooting with built in test equipment BITE ACU with 4 x LAN NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 RS 232 and RS 422 All interfaces at the ACU no additional units required DC powered Start up voltage 22 VDC guaranteed operating range 20 32 VDC No scheduled maintenance 1 Patent pending 98 133966 E2 Chapter 2 Introduction SAILOR 900 VSAT system c oO E i gt gej E i 2 3 SAILOR 900 VSAT system 2 4 2 1 2 Above Deck Unit ADU The SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU is a 103 cm VSAT stabilised tracking antenna consisting of a suspended antenna with a standard global RF configuration The ADU s weight is 135 kg It is stabilized by heavy duty vibration dampers in 3 axis plus skew and can be used in environments with elevations of 25 to 125 The ADU is powered by the ACU and protected by a radome Figure 2 3 Above Deck Unit ADU Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 E2 SAILOR 900 VSAT system 2 1 2 1 Modules in the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU c oO E i gt gej E i PE LI T gt PELIS Figure 2 4 Above Deck Unit modules 1 2 1 GPS module VSAT Interface Module VIM DC Motor Driver Module for cross elevation DDM Cross elevation motor and encoder Zero Reference Module x4
51. G 1 Event messages overview eene G 1 6 2 Listof III cg G 2 G3 Listof ACU events Linie ii cioe uat doe riene kE G 9 Approvals H 1 Satellite approvals esee enne H 1 nba R amp TTE e H 1 M Glossary 1 E A E ese Index 1 98 133966 E2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Figure 2 7 Figure 2 8 Figure 2 9 Chapter 3 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 Figure 3 13 Figure 3 14 Figure 3 15 Figure 3 16 Figure 3 17 Figure 3 18 Figure 3 19 Figure 3 20 Figure 3 21 98 133966 E2 List of figures About this manual Introduction Above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit ACU eeeeeeee nnne 2 2 Above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit ACU 19 rack version 2 2 Above Deck Unit ADU eeeecccecesscccecescsccecessscceceessceceesssnccceeesccceeessneceese 2 4 Above Deck Unit modules 13 predio ron aliaa Rr Na NOD AM EE 2 5 Above Deck Unit modules 2 2 ssec rr osiin rnein n EM UAE AA 2 6 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU connector overview eene enne 2 8 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 10 rack VErSIOMssvccsssssisnssnnsccacensoansendetascansontandtancessanvaveande 2
52. IP address of the Master ACU that is the IP address of the LAN port at which the Master Slave communication cable is connected 1 Add a specific VSAT modem profile for dual antenna mode go to SETTINGS gt Satellite profiles gt VSAT modem profiles gt New entry SIGNAL 0000000 n ADD VSAT MODEM PROFILE SETTINGS 4 Profile name puat Antenna Master Satellite profiles VSAT modem Dual Antenna Master zl VSAT modem profiles This profile is used on 0 satellite profiles Blocking zones R IP address fio 116 E F4 E mail setup Cancel Reports Dual antenna Figure 6 29 Dual antenna mode add Slave modem profile 2 Enter the profile name for example Dual Antenna Master 3 As VSAT modem select Dual Antenna Master 4 IP address this is the IP address of the LAN connector at the Master ACU See Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 5 Click Apply u fo E D LES 5 v 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 39 Configuration with the web interface 6 Add a satellite profile that uses the VSAT modem Dual Antenna Master go to SETTINGS gt Satellite profiles gt New entry DASHBOARD ADD SATELLITE PROFILE SETTINGS Satellite profiles VSAT modem profiles VSAT modem profile Dual Antenna Master Y Satellite profile name Dual Antenna system Service amp Calibration Generic Modem Blocking zones s CA TM Apply Cancel ComTech 625 L Gilat E mail setup Reports Dual antenna SERVI
53. Interfaces of the VMU Cable Description Cable specifications 3 Tx In to Tx 950 1950 MHz 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1 m included Table 4 9 Cables to connect a Comtech 570 L Band Satellite Modem For VMU cable specifications see VMU cable specifications on page B 1 4 2 4 Connecting a Satlink2900 VSAT modem Connect the VSAT modem to the ACU as shown in the figure below Antenna Antenna ACU Rx Out RS 232 LAN 1 Tx In 1 2 3 Rx LAN Tx SatLink 2900 Modem Nn kh v 4S i J amp s Figure 4 10 Connecting a SatLink 2900 Modem Cable Description Cable specifications 1 RX Out to Rx 75 Ohm coax cables F F Im and adapter F to N 50 Ohm included 2 LANI to LAN Standard Ethernet cable 3 Tx In to Tx 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1 m included Table 4 10 Cables to connect a SatLink 2900 VSAT modem 98 133966 E2 Chapter 4 Interfaces 4 11 Interfaces of the VMU 4 2 5 Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem Connect the VSAT modem to the ACU as shown in the figure below Antenna Antenna ACU Rx Out RS 232 LAN 1 Tx In 1 2 3 RF IN SERIAL RF OUT Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem Figure 4 11 Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT Modem Cable specifications 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1m and adapter F to N 50 Ohm included Cable Description 1 RX Out to RF IN 2 RS 232 to SERIAL 3 Tx In to RF OUT
54. PMM To remove the Polarisation Motor Module do as follows Tools needed 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 4x 150 mm Allen key 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver 9 28 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch 4 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 6 Rotate the Polarisation Unit so that the Polarisation Motor Module PMM can be reached 7 Disconnect the 6 connectors from the PMM Figure 9 29 Polarisation Motor Module remove connectors 8 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws o v c o 2 iS so c v E o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 29 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Figure 9 30 Polarisation Motor Module remove screws 9 Remove the PMM 9 5 5 2 Inserting a new Polarization Motor Module To insert a new Polarization Motor Module PMM follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 Connect the 6 pin connector with the colored wires Polarization Encoder to the plug marked ORE on the PMM 2 Connect the 6 pin conn
55. The MIB entries are grouped as shown below System configuration Navigation coordinates Antenna pointing Dashboard and profile Tracking receiver All SNMP values are of a nature which does not need to be polled more often than once a minute Polling SNMP values more frequently will impact the performance of the ACU 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration SNMP support S fo E 22 CES 5 v SNMP support 6 56 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Chapter 7 Installation check Now that you have installed the system you can test it to verify it is ready for customer delivery Follow the check lists below to test the system for proper operation Installation check list Antenna Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring Installation check list Functional test in harbor 7 1 Installation check list Antenna Step Task Further information Done 1 Check that the antenna is free See Obstructions ADU of obstructions shadowing on page 3 4 2 Make sure there is sufficient See Installing the ADU on space for access through the page 3 19 service hatch 3 Make sure to maintain the vertical orientation of the ADU center line 4 Check that the ADU is installed where vibrations are limited to a minimum 5 Check that you programmed See Blocking zones the blocking zones correctly azimuth and elevation on E page 3 5 E
56. UHR UEM UU MREERINRRRU I cIH BRE PME RE e ERU EUIS 9 90 XIM data Valido PM URINE pU ME ARM 9 90 Tro blesh oting BUG c ueaoasoprertat i ud eco RR ARR aaa Ma dde uii RU RE VR REA 9 92 Troubleshooting LNB veacnnssedeceseceeonmnctiacaseocss a asc aair a 9 03 Technical specifications O tlinedrawing ADI pr P A 6 Outline drawing ACU DUlkIeatl iesus iniecta nVERE pue pH TEES CE EE SIX MR UY EP Yer eL MEUS A 7 Outline drawing ACU 19 inch rack ceeceecsseesesscesscessessceeeceseceeeceeeeeeeeeseeeenees A 8 N Connector interface on the ADI soot tceectetseneseescacaaneptudeoaacicescetinlecedelcasers A 9 VMU cable specifications Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI TT7016A c esee nnne B 2 Modem Cable iNIFINITI iDirect VSAT modem eere B 3 VMU settings requirements Connecting iDirect iNFINITI 5000 series to the ACU OpenAMIP C 3 Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU OpenAMIP eene C 3 Supported OpenAMIP commands cesses esee eene entente nnn enne C 4 VSAT modem profile OpenAMIP example eese C 8 xxi List of figures Figure C 5 Figure C 6 Figure C 7 Figure C 8 Figure C 9 Figure C 10 Figure C 11 Figure C 12 Figure C 13 App D Figure D 1 Figure D 2 App E Figure E 1 App F Figure F 1 Figure F 2 Figure F 3 Figure F 4 Figure F 5 Figure F 6 Figure F
57. beam gradually widens so that it is approximately 5 m in diameter at 100 m distance This beam expansion continues with increasing distance Any obstructions such as masts funnels bridge house etc within this field can cause signal degradation or signal loss DZ Please note that due to the short wavelength at Ku band and the narrow beam width of the ADU even a 6 mm steel wire placed within 50 m inside the beam can causes signal degradation Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Site preparation 3 2 3 Blocking zones azimuth and elevation Your installation may require that you setup blocking zones for the ADU i e areas where the ADU will not transmit and areas where transmit power is potentially dangerous for persons frequently being in these zones You can set up 8 blocking zones Each blocking zone is set up with azimuth start and stop and elevation angle Azimuth 1 Azimuth 2 o E T m n c 90 Azimuth 3 Azimuth 4 180 Figure 3 2 2 blocking zones with no transmit zones azimuth example Figure 3 3 Blocking zone with no transmit zones elevation angle example The blocking zones are set up in the SAILOR 900 VSAT built in web interface of the ACU For further information see Setting up Blocking 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 5 Site preparation 3 6 zones RX and TX on page 6 27 3 2 4 Safe access to the ADU Radiation hazard The SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU radiates
58. box packing material for future use power to the system if there is any sign of shipping damage to any part of the front or rear panel or the outer cover Read the safety summary at the front of this manual before installing or operating the system i WARNING To avoid electric shock do not apply After unpacking the system i e removing the top and sides of the wooden box and opening the cartons inspect it thoroughly for hidden damage and loose components or fittings If the contents are incomplete if there is mechanical damage or defect or if the system does not work properly notify your dealer Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Site preparation 3 13 Tools needed Unbraco key 5 mm included mounted on a tool holder inside the radome Other tools that may be needed during the installation Torx TX20 to open the locks of the service hatch Wrench to fasten the mounting bolts for the ADU Wrench to fasten the N connector at the ADU PCand Internet browser Drill for the mounting holes for the ACU Crimping tools e um 1 n i For tools needed when replacing modules you find a list of tools needed for each module in the chapter Service amp maintenance 3 2 Site preparation The following topics have to be considered when installing the ADU e General site considerations Obstructions ADU shadowing Blocking zones azimuth and elevation Safe access to th
59. can still not prevent vertical vibration if ribs If this is not possible provide extra deck plate propping Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 3 2 6 3 SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU mast length The below tables show the minimum dimensions for a SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU mast with and without stays or wires Note that the values are only guidelines always consider the environment and characteristics of the ship before deciding on the mast dimensions Max free Mast without mast ni ter wan Weight Diameter Thickness braces length imm mm kg m steel m 0 4 200 5 24 0 0 6 220 5 26 5 A M 0 8 250 5 30 2 E 1 270 5 32 7 Table 3 2 Mast dimensions without braces a The height of 0 4 m is not recommended to be used as it will make access through the ADU s service hatch difficult Site preparation e fo um i 1 n i ea Outer Wall inm Thickness Mast with 3 braces Diameter Thickness for brace length imm mm for brace mmi steel m mm 12 140 10 50 5 0 NE 1 2 200 5 50 5 0 1 1 6 140 10 70 5 0 1 6 200 5 70 5 0 2 160 10 70 5 0 2 220 5 70 5 0 30 40 2 5 180 10 80 5 0 ue 2 5 220 5 80 5 0 Table 3 3 Mast dimensions with 3 braces 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 11 Site preparation Outer Thickness Max free mast Outer Wall 2 Diameter for Mast with 2 br
60. display next to the menu name Press OK to update the EVENTS list the will be removed A gt means the event text is longer than the display Press to gt to see the remaining text Table 6 17 EVENTS menu of the ACU Example EVENT 1 4 This is the first event out of a list of 4 and there has been a change in the list EVENT 1 4 will always be shown the indicates that there has been a change 6 4 4 Adjusting brightness of the display To adjust the brightness do the following 1 Press and hold OK for a short moment until BRIGHTNESS XXX is displayed XXX is the current brightness value 2 Hold OK pressed press A for lighter or W for darker display 3 Release OK to leave the brightness menu Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 6 4 5 Resetting the system To reset the system do the following 1 Press and hold 4 and W until the ACU display shuts down and the ACU reboots Figure 6 42 Reset the system 2 Wait until the system has rebooted and is operational again The last active satellite profile will be used 6 5 SNMP support The SAILOR 900 VSAT supports SNMP v2 requests to retrieve configuration and present settings SNMP is always enabled on all Ethernet interfaces The SNMP community string is public The SAILOR 900 VSAT offers via SNMP most of the data that are available from the DASHBOARD web pages Detailed documentation about supported OIDs can be found in the SAILOR 900 VSAT MIB file
61. interface Administration change administrator logon and password 2 Type in the new password and retype it on the next line 3 Click Change At the next logon the new password is required To reset the administrator password do as follows 1 Contact your service partner for a reset code Report the serial number of the ACU You find it in the Dashboard ACU serial number 2 Click the link Forgot administrator password at the bottom of the ADMINISTRATOR LOGON page see Figure 6 34 Web interface Administration SIGNAL 0000000 RESET ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD DASHDOARD Reset code PEE SETTINGS Reset Cancel SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Figure 6 36 Web interface ADMINISTRATION Reset administrator password 3 Type in the reset code obtained from your service partner and click Reset 4 Type in the user name Admin the default password 1234 and Click Logon 6 44 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 11 2 Logging off administration If you have not entered anything for 30 minutes under ADMINISTRATION you are logged off automatically To log off manually click Logoff under administrator logoff in the ADMINISTRATION page 6 3 11 3 Setting up user permissions You can manage user access to certain functions of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system You can allow or deny users that are not administrators access to certain functions and make these pages read only This is useful
62. kit A heavy gauge wire with tinned strands min 6 mm can be used for this purpose TIS The ADU must be electrically isolated at its mounting bolts by means of shoulder bushings and washers ensuring the isolated RF ground see Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base on page F 12 Recommended Alternative electrically bonded to the hull though the mast Lai z 1 Base Plate Antenna isolated from the the hull Antenna grounded with separate cable Base Plate Antenna grounded with mounting bolts electrically bonded to the steel hull Mast Mast electrically bonded to the steel hull Figure F 3 Grounding at a dedicated RF ground alternative Appendix F Grounding and RF protection 98 133966 E2 Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls F4 Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls The following guidelines assume a two wire isolated grounding arrangement that is no part of the circuit in particular the battery negative is connected to any ground potential or equipment F4 1 Grounding the ACU The ACU should preferably be grounded with the short cable Further the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud to ensure a proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected The ground connection must be established at a dedicated RF
63. not obeyed can cause damage to the equipment Note A Note gives information to help the reader Important A text marked Important gives information that is important to the user e g to make the system work properly This text does not concern damage on equipment or personal safety 1 6 0 2 General precautions All personnel who operate equipment or do maintenance as specified in this manual must know and follow the safety precautions The warnings and cautions that follow apply to all parts of this manual A WARNING Before using any material refer to the manufacturers material safety data sheets for safety information Some materials can be dangerous A CAUTION Do not use materials that are not equivalent to materials specified by Thrane amp Thrane Materials that are not equivalent can cause damage to the equipment CAUTION The system contains items that are electrostatic discharge sensitive Use approved industry precautions to keep the risk of damage to a minimum when you touch remove or insert parts or assemblies 98 133966 E2 Chapter 1 About this manual 1 3 Precautions 1 4 Chapter 1 About this manual 98 133966 E2 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter is organised in the following sections e SAILOR 900 VSAT system Part numbers and options c e T v gt E i Ca 2 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT system 2 11 Overview The SAILOR 900 VSAT is a unique
64. on the Dashboard on page 6 19 status track_all Shows the current values for all tracking parameters vessel heading azimuth relative elevation relative polarisation skew GPS latitude and longitude status event list Shows a list of active events For further information on events see System messages on page G 1 Table D 9 UCLI command status D 2 9 system Command Description system Shows the sub commands available including a short description Table D 10 UCLI command system 98 133966 E2 Appendix D Command line interface D 9 o v dt Ee 7 T am o iz a 5 c 5 E s c Supported commands Command Description system restart Sends a command to the ACU to restart the system instantaneously It makes a power on self test and then points to the last used satellite system info Shows the software version part names and serial numbers of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Table D 10 UCLI command system D 2 10 track Command Description track track mode track mode dvb Shows the sub commands available including a short description Shows or sets the receiver bandwidth or mode the way the SAILOR 900 VSAT tracks the satellite narrow recommended uses the built in 300 kHz filter of the SAILOR 900 VSAT rssi uses the RSSI signal from the VSAT modem wide uses the wide band filter to track
65. person capable of rendering first aid resuscitation is present Grounding cables and connections To minimize shock hazard and to protect against lightning the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground The ACU must be grounded to the ship For further grounding information refer to the Installation manual Do not extend the cables beyond the lengths specified for the equipment The cable between the ACU and Above Deck Unit can be extended if it complies with the specified data concerning cable losses etc Rx and Tx cables for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system are shielded and should not be affected by magnetic fields However try to avoid running cables parallel to high power and AC RF wiring as it might cause malfunction of the equipment Power supply The voltage range for the SAILOR 900 VSAT is 20 32 VDC Note that the Above Deck Unit is powered by the ACU If a 24 VDC power bus is not available an external 115 230 VAC to 28 VDC power supply can be used for example a SAILOR 6080 Power Supply Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard Keep away from live circuits Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers Component replacement and internal adjustment must be made by qualified maintenance personnel Do not replace componen
66. settings requirements C 9 Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 C 10 Figure C 7 Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU Non OpenAMIP The pin allocation for the RS 232 Console cable is shown below See also Appendix B on page C 1for a cable drawing White Grey Figure C 8 RS 232 Console cable for iDirect Non OpenAMIP VSAT modem C 2 2 Console port settings The iDirect modem must be configured to use following console port settings e Baud rate 4800 or 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bit 1 C 2 2 1 Passwords The SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU will log in to the modem using root and user passwords The default passwords are Root P 955wOrd User iDirect Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 C 2 2 2 Supported commands After login to the modem the ACU will issue commands to the modem every second The following commands are supported by the SAILOR 900 ACU e rx snr options show FREQ TRANS e 1x freq e tx freq latlong lat long The signal strength command rx snr is issued every 2 seconds The rest of the commands are issued one by one every 2 seconds between each signal strength command Meaning each of the other commands is issued every 8 seconds The signal strength in the ACU display and web interface is shown as dB e g 8 5 dB The
67. stabilized maritime VSAT antenna system operating in the Ku band 10 7 to 14 5 GHz It provides bi directional IP data connections both on regional satellite beams and quasi global Ku band satellite networks The system only requires a single 50 Ohm cable to provide the Above Deck Unit with both DC power data and control information The radome does not have to be removed neither before nor after the installation To protect the Above Deck Unit the built in DC motors act as breaks during transport and when the Above Deck Unit is not powered The ADU system can be accessed remotely and in depth performance analysis can be done using the built in web interface The SAILOR 900 VSAT system consists of two units Above Deck Unit ADU Antenna Control Unit ACU 98 133966 E2 2 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT system The following figures show the SAILOR 900 VSAT system with its two variants of ACUs SAILOR Thrane amp Thrane Above Deck Unit ADU Antenna Control Unit ACU Figure 2 1 Above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit ACU Above Deck Unit ADU SAILOR Thrane amp Thrane Antenna Control Unit ACU 1 U 19 rack mount Figure 2 2 Above Deck Unit and Antenna Control Unit ACU 19 rack version 2 2 Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 E2 2 111 SAILOR 900 VSAT features Single 50 Ohm coax cable for the ADU Support of several VSAT modems Dual antenna model SNMP support Service communication using SAILOR
68. support You may need to extend the ground plane using copper foil see the following section F 2 1 1 Extending the ground plane In some cases it may not be possible to access the hull and at the same time place the ACU in a suitable place A way to insure good grounding and at the same time make it possible to ground the coax cable is to extend the ship ground plane by means of copper foil The maximum length of the foil is determined by the width of the foil Copper foil 5 cm wide Max 50 cm Copper foil 10 cm wide Max 100 cm Copper foil 20 cm wide Max 200 cm DITS The foil must be at least 0 1 mm thick Connect the foil to the hull by plenty of screws or hard soldering Run the foil past the place where the short ADU cable is to be F 2 Appendix F Grounding and RF protection 98 133966 E2 Grounding Recommendations grounded and mount a grounding kit on top of the foil For details on the jumper cable see Jumper cable for grounding on page F 14 Jumper cable Cable to ADU Figure F I Extending the ground plane F2 2 Grounding the ADU You can ground the ADU to the ship hull via one or more of its mounting bolts Make sure to remove painting dirt grease etc at the mounting holes in order to make good electrical contact to the hull Use serrated washers when securing the mounting bolts and seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion
69. switch Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 E2 SAILOR 900 VSAT system The 19 rack version of the ACU has additionally a LAN connector at the front for accessing the service port from the ACU front panel Service port Figure 2 7 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 19 rack version c oO E i gt gej E i 2 1 3 2 Installation friendly The ACU comes in two models Wall or desktop installation bulkhead or in a 19 rack version Figure 2 8 Antenna Control Unit for bulkhead installation Figure 2 9 Antenna Control Unit for 19 rack installation 98 133966 E2 Chapter 2 Introduction 2 9 SAILOR 900 VSAT system 2 10 2 13 3 Service friendly You can do remote diagnostics and service with the ACU Its built in test equipment checks constantly the ACU s modules for proper functioning it monitors and logs for all modules It performs POST Power On Self Test and you can request a PAST Person Activated Self Test Continuous Monitoring CM is also available BITE error codes can be read out in the web interface and in the display of the ACU Software update is done via a connected PC and the built in web interface of the ACU 2 1 4 VSAT Modem Unit VMU SAILOR 900 VSAT is designed to be operated with third party VSAT modems For a list of supported VSAT modems see the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet at thrane com 2 1 5 Satellite type approvals For a list of satellite type approvals see the SAILO
70. switching Thrane amp Thrane A S received OpenAMIP certification for SAILOR 900 VSAT from VT iDirect Inc on 22 September 2011 C 1 1 2 Connections Connect the ACU and iDirect modem with the following cables Ethernet cable for TCP IP data communication e RS 232 console cable for signal strength indication part number 407090A 020 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for rx and tx frequencies See Connecting an iNFINITIG Series Satellite Router on page 4 9 and Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router on page 4 10 for C 2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution details on cable connections and pin allocation for the RS 232 Console cable nn D c Ez B E ue gt Figure C 2 Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU OpenAMIP 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements C 3 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution C 1 1 3 Protocol The SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU supports all OpenAMIP commands except the X command which is optional All the supported OpenAMIP commands are shown in the following figure Messages Sent Messages Sent from Remote from Antenna iDS iDX Para Options File Para Release Message meters Mapped to Options File Keys Group Message meters iDX 2 0 x A keepalive interval ANTENNA a Default value of 15 seconds Will not appear in Options file unless overwr
71. the back sess 3 30 ACU LAN connector at the front Service port 3 31 ACU 19 rack version ground stud iussi sos in ront espana Rhin Rug 3 31 Dual mode antenna OVervieW cese uas acters CH DESCR UDINE RN MR UMEN E 3 33 Dual mode antenna connecting cables example esses 3 34 Interfaces ACU bulkhead LEDs display and keypad eese 4 ACU rack version LEDs display and keypad eere 4 1 ACU bulkhead connector panel overview sees eere 4 2 ACU rack version connector panel overview eese eene nenne 4 2 DC Input connector with power cable eese nene 4 3 LANE SLANG CONMECIONS sasear ee e E 4 7 Connecting an iNFINITIG Series Satellite Router esee 4 9 Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router eese eren 4 10 Connecting a Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem eese 4 10 Connecting a SatLink 2900 Modem xiscrsccncsseebitnessosversatsanttnnsietentannmesasoadeclaxniucess 4 11 Connecting a Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT Modem eese eene 4 12 Connecting power Measuring the ship source impedance sees eene nnn 5 3 Connecting power to DC In PU tisccssssaniccsesssansusnrinnceannsndandsanccxnsnssaasronsetadeansoneardaccenss 5 4 ACU display after first power on example with LAN ports 1 a
72. the satellite e dvb uses the built in DVB S2 receiver of the SAILOR 900 VSAT to track the satellite You must configure dvb symand dvb nid track dvb sym track dvb sym 22 Shows or sets the current mega symbols rate for the DVB S2 receiver when in dvb mode The symbol rate used to verify and track a transponder e Valid range 0 1 99 track dvb nid track dvb nid 0 Shows or sets the DVB NID to be verified by the built in DVB S2 tracking receiver when using tracking mode DVB It configures the NID used to verify and track a transponder Valid range 0 65535 A NID of 0 disables the NID check Then the NID will be omitted in the verification of the transponder Table D 11 UCLI command track D 10 Appendix D Command line interface 98 133966 E2 Supported commands Command Description track rx rf freq The frequency for the receiver to tune to Verify that the frequency is in the same range as the modem rx rf frequency above or below 11 7 GHz I f rx rf freq is set to 0 the tracking frequency is the same as the RX frequency provided by the modem Valid range 10 7 GHz to 12 75 GHz Table D 11 UCLI command track D 2 11 zone Command Description zone Shows the sub commands unit and description for the command zone zone lt id gt azimuth lt start angle gt lt end angle gt Sets the azimuth angles of the blocking zone for one zone
73. version connect the LAN cable to the front LAN connector of the ACU For quick start instructions see Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT on page 6 4 gt For information on daily use of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system refer to the SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide or see chapter 8 Daily use Quick guide 98 133966 E2 6 1 Introduction to the built in web interface 6 2 No installation of software is necessary The web interface is built into the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU You access the web interface from a computer with a standard Internet browser 6 1 2 Connecting to the web interface To connect to the web interface of the ACU do as follows 1 Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT system i e switch on the ACU Wait until the LEDs on the front plate of the ACU show that the system is ready to be configured Power LED Green Logon LED Off Fail Pass LED Flashing green during power on self test after that steady green Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 Service port standard Ethernet of the ACU For the rack version connect the LAN cable or to the front LAN connector of the ACU Figure 6 2 LAN connector used for configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU The IP address is http 192 168 0 1 default The web interface opens directly with the DASHBOARD page Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Introduction to the
74. with explanation and remedy on page C 1 o v c c J i o v 5 E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 3 Getting support Helpdesk 9 4 9 1 1 4 Self test You can start a self test of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU and ACU 1 Click Self test in the HELPDESK page 2 Click the menu item Self test Warning The SAILOR 900 VSAT will reboot to perform the self test Rebooting the ACU will terminate all existing connections 9 1 1 5 Reset to factory defaults You can reset the SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU and ACU to factory defaults See Resetting to factory default on page 6 48 Warning Reset to factory default will delete all settings including satellite and VSAT modem profiles blocking zones network setup user permissions and ACU display brightness settings Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Software update 9 2 Software update 9 21 Hardware and software requirements The following items are required before the software can be updated One computer with a standard Ethernet port available Astandard Internet browser 1024x768 pixels or higher display resolution The program is best viewed using small fonts One straight LAN cable The file containing the new software 9 2 2 Software update ADU and ACU gt Software update should only be done by qualified service personnel 1 Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT system i e switch on the
75. 0 Cross elevation axis 0x00000040 Elevation axis 0x00000080 Polarisation axis 0A028 0 Antenna ERROR Demodulator load The second receiver demodulator cannot be initialised and loaded correctly 0A029 0 0A02B 0 Antenna Antenna ERROR ERROR VIM PLL lock ABS software version The PLL on the VIM does not lock The ABS software version in the antenna is too old to match the hardware requirements Upgrade to newer newest software version 0A034 0 Antenna WARNING ACU communication The communication link between ACU and antenna is down 0A035 0 Antenna WARNING ISM data valid Sensor measurements from the ISM are invalid This indicates a malfunctioning ISM 0A036 0 Antenna WARNING ISM data range Sensor measurements from the ISM are out of range 0A037 0 Antenna WARNING GNSS communication Lost connection to the GNSS device 0A038 0 Antenna WARNING GNSS data range Received information from the GNSS device which is out of range 0A039 0 Antenna WARNING GNSS device warning Local GNSS device warning 0A03A 0 0A03B 0 Antenna Antenna WARNING ERROR GNSS device error Azi DDM shutdown Local GNSS device error The azimuth motor control has detected one of the following situations Extreme temperature voltage current or velocity The motor was then shut down This is usually a temporary situation an
76. 0 VSAT system 2 8 2 1 3 Antenna Control Unit ACU The ACU is the central unit in the system It contains all user interfaces and manages all communication between the ADU and connected the VMU a connected PC and an optional FleetBroadband service communication line The ACU has a display Status LEDs and a keypad It provides a DHCP client During configuration you can configure heading offset save satellite and VMU setups and enter No Transmit Zones blocking zones in which the ADU does not transmit The ACU provides DC power to the ADU through a single coaxial cable You can use the SAILOR 6080 Power Supply to provide the DC power for the ACU 2 13 1 ACU interfaces The ACU has the following interfaces and switch Rx Out Txin RS 422 LAN1 LAN2 Modem Ctrl Modem Ctrl R H f w dn du uL oo i Lj Coo oJ h Ld NMEA 0183 2000 Z 20 82 VDC 23 14A Yy NMEA RS 232 LAN3 LAN 4 Power On Off Service port Figure 2 6 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU connector overview e N connector for ADU cable 50 Ohm e 2xFconnectors for Rx and Tx cables 75 Ohm to VSAT modem Multi connector for NMEA interfaces for input from GPS compass or Gyro compass RS 422 interface for modem control e RS 232 interface for modem control LxLAN ports for VSAT modem control and user equipment i e for SAILOR FleetBroadband service communication line or WAN port for VSAT Internet Power connector On Off power
77. 1 0113 36 356 363 350 55 794 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 2011 11 0113 38 357 363 348 55 94 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 201 1102 2200 asz aea asa seana 19ean riu a 6 ane sne ani a as arl ae ase ana 1102 a RSSI Average 2011 11 2011 11 370 201111 365 2011 11 360 2011 11 355 2011 11 350 2011 11 345 2011 11 340 2011 11 335 2011 11 330 2011 11 325 RSSI 2011 14 359 2011 11 315 2011 11 z 2011 11 E 2011 11 a 2011 11 8 z 2011 11 E 2011 11 E E 2011 11 0 2011 11 5 EO RR ERE m 2011 11 0114 28 352 358 345 55794 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 25 25 9 75 128 11 07 H 2011 11 01 14 30 353 359 346 55 794 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 RSSI RSSI RSSI POS Lat POS Long POS Heading Heading Heading Heading Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Vsat Vsat Tracking Av Max Min degree degree Valid Samp Max Min Range Azi AziMax AziMin AziRange Ele EleMax EleMin rx lo freq tx lo freq rffreq t c D E F G H 1 J K l M N o P a R s mY u v M H Sheeti Sheet Sheet 3 Ready 6 36 Figure 6 26 Statistics report example 6 3 8 Sending a diagnostics report You can send automatically generated diagnostic reports at fixed intervals The diagnostic report contains information rel
78. 1 0m 30 kw 2 0m 1 0 m 50 kW 3 3 m 1 7 m Table 3 5 Minimum radar separation X band 3 14 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Site preparation S band 10 cm 3 GHz damage distance SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU Radar power d min at 15 vertical d min at 60 vertical separation separation 0 10 kW 2 0 m 1 0 m 30 kW 3 0 m 1 5 m 50 kW 5 0 m 2 5 m Table 3 6 Minimum radar separation S band The separation distance for C band 4 8 GHz radars should generally be the same as for X band radars e fo um i 1 Nn c 3 2 7 3 Radar interference Even at distances greater than d min in the previous section the radar might still be able to degrade the performance of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system The presence of one or more S or X band radars within a radius up to 100 m may cause a minor degradation of the Ku band connection The degradation will be most significant at high radar pulse repetition rates As long as receiving conditions are favourable this limited degradation is without importance However if receiving conditions are poor e g due to objects blocking the signal path heavy rainfall or icing low satellite elevation and violent ship movements the small extra degradation due to the radar s could cause poor connection quality The presence of S band radar s is unlikely to cause any performance degradation as long as the minimum distanc
79. 1 gt lt EVENT 2 gt lt EVENT 3 gt for some modems lt EVENT 4 gt for some antenna configurations S fo E D LES 5 v Figure 6 41 Antenna Control Unit menu tree 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 51 Keypad and menus of the ACU 6 4 3 1 Top level menu Topseve Description menu MAIN View with current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Example when logged on to ANTENNA the satellite MAIN THON TRACKING This view is displayed after a time out of 10 minutes Press any key except left arrow to enter the menu at MAIN New events are shown in this display If an event is displayed press OK to jump directly to the menu EVENTS for viewing the currently active events Shows the current ADU parameters position software version and serial numbers of the ADU and ACU MODEM Selected VMU type and setup including signal level NETWORK Shows the IP addresses and netmasks of the LAN connectors of the ACU and the management mask SATELLITE Current satellite information This information is entered using the web interface EVENTS View system events Active events are shown as X ACTIVE EVENTS in the MAIN display Press OK to update the list Table 6 12 Top level menus of the ACU 6 4 3 2 Menu descriptions ANTENNA Description menu POINTING ANTENNA See list of states at ACU display and keypad on page 6 49 ELEVATION Current elevation angle of t
80. 12 75 GHz 13 75 to 14 50 GHz extended 103 cm 40 inch Compliant with CE Maritime ETSI EN 302 340 CEI TEC 60950 1 CEI TEC 60945 CEI IEC 60950 22 Single 50 Ohm coax cable for Rx Tx ACU ADU modem and power Female N Connector 50 Ohm Female N Connector 50 Ohm 20 32 VDC Start up voltage 22 VDC guaranteed 370 W peak 175 W typical up to 8 W BUC 98 133966 E2 Table A 1 General specifications A 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT system components A 1 2 ADU Item Dimensions overall Weight Antenna type pedestal Antenna type reflector system Transmit Gain Receive Gain System G T BUC output power EIRP LNB Tracking Receiver Polarisation Elevation Range Azimuth Range Ship motion angular Ship turning rate and acceleration ADU motion linear Specification Diameter x Height 130 cm 51 3 inch x H 150 cm 58 9 inch 135 kg 288 lbs 3 axis plus skew stabilised tracking ADU with integrated GPS Reflector sub reflector ring focus 41 4 dBi typ 14 25 GHz excluding radome 40 1 dBi typ 11 70 GHz excluding radome 17 9 dB K typ 11 70 GHz at 230 elevation and clear sky including radome 8W gt 49 dBW including radome 2 units 4 band LNBs band selection by ACU Internal all band modulation type and VSAT modem RSSI Linear Cross or Co Pol selected by ACU 25 to 125 Unlimited Rotary Joint Roll 30 Pitch 15 Yaw x10 15 s a
81. 25 A access limit 6 45 ACU description 2 8 LED 9 8 ACU bulkhead grounding 3 27 installing 3 26 ACU bulkhead connector panel overview 4 2 LEDs display and keypad 4 1 ACU display description 6 49 ACU events G 9 ACU interfaces 2 8 ACU menus quick guide 8 2 ACU rack version connector panel overview 4 2 grounding 3 31 installing 3 30 LEDs display and keypad 4 1 administration settings 6 43 administrator log off 6 45 logon command line interface D 2 logon web interface 6 43 password 6 43 password change 6 44 password reset 6 44 ADU cable sizes A 9 connector 4 4 description 2 4 grounding optimal 3 23 98 133966 E2 ADU cable alternatives 3 25 connection 3 21 modem attenuation 3 25 ADU cable loop DC resistance 3 25 ADU events G 2 aluminum hulls grounding F 7 antenna drainage 3 17 grounding recommendations F 3 installation location 3 3 isolation from mounting base F 12 mast design 3 8 obstructions 3 4 opening 3 22 radiation 3 6 stabilization 2 4 antenna dish position fix 2 6 9 15 Apstar E 2 Astra2 satellite E 1 attenuation ADU cable 3 25 Australia satellite E 2 azimuth calibration 6 4 DVB symbol rate minimum 6 5 baud rate NMEA 0183 4 5 VSAT modem 6 25 beam switching C 2 BITE test 9 8 block diagram 9 94 blocking zones azimuth 3 5 elevation 3 5 braces mast 2 pieces 3 12 mast 3 pieces 3 11 Index Index 1 Index browse
82. 33966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 1 GPS module This module is positioned near the service switch at the bottom of the pedestal It converts the GPS satellite signals into current position data 2 VSAT Interface Module VIM The purpose of the VIM is to interface between the ADU coaxial cable carrying several signals DC modem RX IF L band TX and the cable to the LNB BUC and the PCM The VIM takes the received L band transponder signal from the LNB and converts it to a lower frequency and allows the whole L band transmitter band to be routed to the BUC For tracking purpose the VIM has a DVB S S2 demodulator for tracking at the TV satellites For narrow band signal or non DVB tracking the VIM also has a power detector as signal strength indicator The VIM also has PSU for the external LNB and BUC The VIM consists of the following blocks Power supply block for on board circuits supply to PCM board and regulated external output to LNB with band switching and BUC DVB S S2 tracking receiver with tuner and demodulator including wide band signal detector and narrow band channel detector LNB Receive signal down converter with mixer and PLL Cable attenuator section to control the output power variation to the BUC FPGA section to control the functions of the VIM including DVB transport stream decoding Filters for splitting and combining the DC modem received down converted IF from t
83. 34 Motors and encoders For step by step instructions see Removing the Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 9 35 Inserting a new Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 9 37 Removing the Azimuth Motor on page 9 40 Inserting a new Azimuth Motor on page 9 43 Removing the Azimuth Encoder on page 9 45 Inserting a new Azimuth Encoder on page 9 47 Removing the X Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 9 49 Inserting a new X Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 9 51 Removing the Polarisation Motor on page 9 53 Inserting a new Polarisation Motor on page 9 53 Removing the Polarisation Encoder on page 9 54 Inserting a new Polarisation Encoder on page 9 54 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 7 1 Removing the Elevation Motor and Encoder To remove the Elevation Motor and Encoder do as follows Tools needed 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Acoustic frequency meter Figure 9 35 Location of the Elevation Motor amp Encoder 3 Rotate the Antenna Pedestal so motor assembly and elevation belt faces the service hatch 4 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws g w i LH E Figure 9 36 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner E g ie w nN 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Serv
84. ACU Wait until the SAILOR logo has disappeared from the ACU display 2 Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 Service port standard Ethernet of the ACU For the rack version connect the LAN cable to the front LAN connector of the ACU Figure 9 3 LAN connector used for configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT 3 Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU The IP address is http 192 168 0 1 default For further details on network setup see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 4 The web interface opens directly with the DASHBOARD page 5 Click SERVICE from the left navigation pane The Upload page is displayed 6 Click Browse and locate the new software file 7 Click Upload o v c S c J i o v e E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 5 Software update 9 6 Note that the upload procedure takes a couple of minutes When done the ACU automatically restarts with the new software version Do not browse away from the upload page This will terminate the upload process Wait for the browser to reload automatically The start up procedure after a software upload takes longer than the usual start up time as the software in the ADU must also be updated The ACU display shows ADU SW UPLOAD 9 2 2 1 If software upload fails how to recover To recover from a failed software upload turn off the ACU and turn it on again Then re
85. AMS beam 21 PES Perf Eval maxbeam 21 ANTENNA manufacturer OpenAMIP model OpenAMIP addr 172 26 81 34 port 2000 connect timeout 30 dedicated interface ixp1 SATELLITE min look angle 0 000000 tx_frequency 1300 000000 tx_bandwidth 36 000000 hunt_bandwidth 36 000000 rx_Icl_osc 11250 000000 tx_Icl_osc 12800 000000 max_skew 90 000000 name T12 channelname T12 EMEA longitude 15 000000 max lat 0 000000 pol skew 0 000000 hunt frequency 1075 000000 polarity H tx polarity X noise reference frequency 0 000000 C 6 Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution The option file must use following information Section in the option file Requirements SATELLITE The modem provides RX and TX frequency information via a data connection to the SAILOR 900 VSAT The single cable solution makes it possible to configure the VSAT modem to use any LO frequency in the range from 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT will tune to the correct Ku Band frequency and provide the correct L Band frequency to the VSAT modem Example rx lcl osc 11250 000000 SAILOR 900 has an extended 8 Watt BUC with LO up conversion frequency of 12 8 GHz Example tx lcl osc 12800 000000 Note SAILOR 900 VSAT supports any LNB frequency due to the I cable design MOBILE The iDirect modem m
86. AN network on page 6 29 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 3 5 E D LES 2 v Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 6 2 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT You must align the ADU with the vessel s gyro compass To do this you make an azimuth calibration i e you determine the offset of the ADU zero direction to the bow to stern line of the ship This procedure is fully automatic You can enter the satellite data for calibration directly on the calibration page or you can define a Service profile to be used in the calibration After the calibration you create the satellite and VSAT modem profiles you want to use during normal operation and you can set up blocking zones for the specific installation You must logon as an administrator to do a calibration See Administration on page 6 43 For a detailed introduction to the web interface see Overview and navigation on page 6 14 The following sections describe the steps for a successful calibration Preparing for calibration Heading and calibration of azimuth and cable Flow chart for azimuth and cable calibration Line up procedure SAILOR 900 VSAT fixed TX gain principle 6 2 1 Preparing for calibration To prepare for calibration you can set up a service profile for calibration Use this approach if you do not want to enter the satellite parameters directly on the calibration page To setup a service profile do as follows 1 Select S
87. CE ADMINISTRATION Figure 6 30 Dual antenna mode add Slave satellite profile 7 Enter the satellite profile name for example Dual Antenna Master 8 As VSAT modem profile select Dual Antenna Master 9 Click Apply 10 Go to SETTINGS gt Satellite profiles and activate the satellite profile Dual Antenna Master Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL 0000000 SATELLITE PROFILES DASHBOARD Namev Positionv SETTINGE ASTRA 1 K R 19 2 Edit Re activate STM 22W auto it Delete Activate Satellite profiles T Azi Cal 19 2 E Edit Delete Unc o W7A beacon 7 Edit Delete Activate Blocking zones ComTech 625L iw Edit Delete Activate Network Remote auto Edit Delete Activate E mail setup Gilat 28 5E Edit Delete Activate m Dual Antenna System auto Edit gt Dual antenna SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Figure 6 31 Dual antenna mode Activate 6 40 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 9 3 Blocking zone setup It is recommended to define the following 3 blocking zones in each SAILOR 900 VSAT system 1 Actual blocking zones on the vessel No TX 2 Switching blocking zones TX allowed 3 Personnel safety zones No TX fo D LES 5 wv Elevation Figure 6 32 Dual antenna mode blocking zones azimuth and elevation For instructions how to set up blocking zones see Setting up Blocking zones RX and TX on page 6 27 98 133966
88. DU modules against unauthorised access You can remove the hatch for better mobility when servicing the antenna Do as follows to open and remove the service hatch 1 With a Torx TX20 screw driver remove the two screws locking the latches 2 Pull open the two latches and let the lid fall open x Open with Torx TX20 Figure 3 19 Opening the service hatch 3 Remove the 2 split pins and park them Figure 3 20 Removing the 2 split pins 3 22 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 4 Pull the service hatch free A wire keeps the service hatch attached to the antenna i d Se Attention WF Heavy service hatch The wire may not always be mounted Figure 3 21 Removing the service hatch 3 3 3 Grounding the ADU The ADU must be grounded using the mounting bolts If the ADU cannot or should not be electrically connected directly to the mounting surface you can use a separate grounding cable to make the connection between the ADU and the common ground to which the ACU is also connected If grounding to the ship ground is impossible for example if you have a fibre glass hull see Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls on page F 9 To obtain a good ground connection the metal underneath the head of at least one bolt must be clean of insulating protective coating and a serrated washer should be used After tightening the bolts we recommend that you seal the area suitably in order to avoid corrosion of t
89. Ds and status messages During service and maintenance one of the following system status messages may be shown Service switch e Azimuth calibration TXcable calibration XIM data error 9 3 2 LEDs of the ADU modules Each ADU module has a Power and a Service LED LED Behavior Description Power Steady green Power supply OK Off No power Service Steady green Module ok application running Flashing green Waiting for upload Flashing red green Uploading application Steady red Module error or loading error Table 9 1 LEDs of the ADU modules For a list of modules see Removal and replacement of ADU modules on page 9 12 98 133966 E2 o v c c J i o v E ue Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 9 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 9 3 3 LEDs in the ACU The ACU has 3 LEDs Power Logon and Fail Pass LED Fail Pass MAIN TRACKING SAT 151 2 H RX LEDs Figure 9 5 LEDs on the ACU LEDs Figure 9 6 LEDs on the ACU 19 rack version LED Behavior Description Power Steady green Power supply OK Steady red Power supply failure off No power Logon Flashing green Current status is displayed Searching satellite dentifying satellite Carrier lock amp TX enabled from modem Steady green Satellite link established Off No satellite link acqui
90. E PROFILE Satellite profile name Hw OpenaMIP VSAT modem profile 5000 iDirect OpenAMIP E Apply Cancel Tracking RX frequency VSAT modem C User defined b em C DVB S DVB S2 Symbol rate Mss NID b C DVB power Narrow band C vSAT modem RSSI Apply Cancel Figure C 5 Satellite profile OpenAMIP example Simple OpenAMIP protocol in iDS 8 0 2 7 is NOT supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT Full OpenAMIP protocol from iDX 2 0 and up is supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 C 2 Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 C 2 1 Protocol and interfaces C 2 1 1 Introduction The following sections describe the protocol and interface between the ACU and an iDirect Non OpenAMIP modem Non OpenAMIP operation is normally used by service providers offering regional VSAT service nn D c Ez B E ue gt C 2 1 2 Connections Connect the ACU and iDirect modem with the following cables e RS 232 console cable for control communication 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for rx and tx frequencies See Connecting an iNFINITIG Series Satellite Router on page 4 9 and Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router on page 4 10 for details on cable connections Figure C 6 Connecting iDirect iNFINITI 5000 series to the ACU Non OpenAMIP 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU
91. ETTINGS gt Satellite profiles gt New entry Enter the name of the satellite profile for calibration a name of your own choice 2 Select the VSAT modem profile Service amp Calibration from the drop down list 6 4 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT DASHBOARD ADD SATELLITE PROFILE ETTINGS Satellite profile name Satellite profiles VSAT modem profiles VSAT modem profile Service amp Calibration Blocking zones Network E mail setup Reports Elevation cutoff SERVICE RX polarisation Horizontal C Vertical ADMINISTRATION HELPDESK TRACKING SITE MAP RX frequency User defined ho cm Symbol rate Figure 6 4 Service profile for calibration 3 Enter the data for the satellite that you want to use as a calibration reference For satellite data see DVB S satellites on page E 1 or www lyngsat com Make sure that the following requirements for the satellite are met Satellite requirements for successful calibration Elevation Elevation angle 5 70 degrees Not allowed for calibration Inclined orbit System encryption DVB S or DVB S2 u fo E 22 LES 2 v RX Polarisation Horizontal or vertical polarisation Not allowed Left hand circular L or right hand circular R Symbol rate The DVB symbol rate must be gt 5 Ms s NID Preferably a unique NID ONID An azimuth ca
92. Elevation motor assembly 4 Allen screws 6 Remove the cable drum by removing the 4x4 mm Allen screws and leave the cable drum hanging in the cables Figure 9 70 Removing the cable drum 7 Remove the Cross Elevation Drive Belt 9 5 8 2 Inserting a new X Elevation Drive Belt To insert a new X Elevation Drive Belt the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following mounting guidelines Follow the instructions given in Inserting a new X Elevation Motor and Encoder on page 9 51 9 56 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 8 3 Removing the Elevation Drive Belt To remove the Elevation Drive Belt do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter Figure 9 71 Location of the Elevation Drive Belt 3 Rotate the Antenna Pedestal so the Elevation Drive Belt faces the service hatch Figure 9 72 Elevation Drive Belt o v c o 2 iS so o v E c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 57 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from S N TBD to locked position 5 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws
93. FUN PNEU nin ria RU UH REESE 5 2 5 2 2 Measuring the ship source impedance eere 5 2 5 2 3 Power cable recommendations e raciste te topi econtra 5 3 5 3 Connecting POWER ees REV ORE E ERAT M I serene 5 4 S4 PowerUp a 5 5 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 1 Introduction to the built in web interface 6 1 ANE SUIS 6 1 6 1 2 Connecting to the web interface essere 6 2 98 133966 E2 ix Table of contents 6 2 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT eese 6 4 6 2 1 Preparing for calibration esses eese eene nennen 6 4 6 2 2 Heading and calibration of azimuth and cable 6 6 6 2 3 Flow chart for azimuth and cable calibration 6 10 6 25 VE UO procedure estne su oed d teen dat dubi DE beUt iS dus 6 11 6 2 5 SAILOR 900 VSAT fixed TX gain principle sss 6 13 6 3 Configuration with the web interface sssss 6 14 6 31 Overview and navigation scs Cusco rd oe i reo to Rav RR nE E nb Herb 6 14 6 3 2 Using the Dashboard sissies dusk si tute DU ted Ea ui aeta ia 6 18 6 3 3 Satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles 6 21 6 3 4 Setting up Blocking zones RX and TX esee 6 27 6 3 5 Configuring the LAN network
94. Figure A 1 Figure A 2 Figure A 3 Figure A 4 App B Figure B 1 Figure B 2 App C Figure C 1 Figure C 2 Figure C 3 Figure C 4 98 133966 E2 List of figures BUC removing Tear ER naisseieecsacnsceassinmeinstuaetarnennateeernvmtamernere ERRARE 9 79 Low Noise Block LNB eeeuuee eere 9 80 LNB EN sere x oe m Ut dM EMEN E EE T 9 81 LNB removing continued Lodo oos tik agno sel uti Fa bu doen idi i ad 9 81 Ortho Mode Transducer OMT sccccccsescccceecseccccecseccceecesccccesesssscecesseaceers 9 82 OMT removing 2xTorx20 screws on top eene 9 83 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the left hand rail of the Polarisation Unit 9 83 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the right hand rail of the Polarisation Unit 9 84 OMT EEIIOUIRE coss esserci bisce bua eR OMPE E ZREEITPL RUN FEERDUEEEDM ENSE CE EIN VE Erir a PARES 9 84 OMT removing the waveguide esses eene eene enne nennen nnns 9 85 Rotary ODE sei e atu ENORMI E ME CE 9 85 Azimuth motor remove COUBE qoae suoi BR eU Dis ton D c Ou E ERAS 9 86 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel esee 9 87 Bola Joint On BE B uet o Ee M RH oa RMRNNRRN DUUM a MERE uf cNUU AN 9 87 Rotary joint removed issued Rena red aca edid cen iEHRR nne Ra OH ric DR dte 9 88 Updating VIM PCM calibration data example eere 9 89 XiMdata UE UNT mm 9 89 XIM data not redisse a te utar F e x
95. GNSS e g GPS Ready waiting for data from the VSAT modem or no satellite profile selected Pointing antenna locating the satellite Acquiring signal acquiring the satellite signal Tracking tracks the current satellite No Tx zone antenna is pointing in a no TX zone TX is off Blocking zone antenna is pointing into a blocking zone Service switch service switch in ADU activated Safe mode error followed by an error description GPS position Current position of the vessel reported by the GPS module Vessel heading Ship s heading in degrees with reference to North provided by the ship s gyro Satellite profile Name of the currently active satellite profile Satellite position Position of the satellite selected in Satellite profile RX polarisation Horizontal or vertical iem 2 TX polarisation Co pol or X pol auto selected by VSAT modem 5 RX RF frequency Ku band receiving frequency auto selected by VSAT modem amp LNB Lo frequency Auto selected by VSAT modem TX RF frequency Auto selected by VSAT modem BUC Lo frequency 12 8 GHz system parameter Tracking RF Currently tracking RF frequency frequency ACU part name ADU Part names serial numbers for ACU and ADU software version part name ACU of the SAILOR 900 VSAT serial number ADU serial number Software version Table 6 5 Web interface DASHBOARD SAILOR 900 VSAT parameters a Can be altered when using a generic modem profile 98 133966 E2 Chap
96. HBORRBD oi ite o Ebr erat o RR e a RaEE 6 18 Web interface SETTINGS list of satellite profiles example 6 21 Web interface SETTINGS Satellite profiles new entry example 6 22 Web interface SETTINGS VSAT modem profiles list example 6 24 Web interface SETTINGS VSAT modem profiles new entry example 6 25 Supported VSAT modems in software version 1 30 essere 6 25 Satellite profile for generic modem eese eene eene 6 26 Web interface SETTINGS Blocking zones azimuth and elevation 6 27 Blocking zone example 315 45 degrees essere nennen 6 28 Blocking zone example 45 315 degrees sides sssccsteanaanssassunsvaayntedvassesanseouncanvens 6 28 Web interface SETTINGS Network default settings sess 6 29 Web interface SETTINGS E mail setup example sess 6 32 Web interface SETTINGS Reports example eese 6 33 Statistics how to read data for a range yssicnccasstencsassactaassnsdendsashantasenccarwdonncanned 6 35 Statistics report example asset d ki hic a n RR E REOR ARMOR ERE M MUN 6 36 Dual antenna mode link on DASHBOARD cessere eene nennen 6 37 Enabling dual antenna mode in Master ACU eese 6 38 Dual antenna mode add Slave mo
97. Help desk and diagnostic report 9 11 1 Support at the Help desk During the installation you can enter the support contact for this installation To access the Help desk select HELPDESK from the left navigation pane SIGNAL 0000000 SUPPORT DASHBOARD For help please contact John Doe Company name phone 123456789 SETTINGS SENIE DOWNLOAD REPORTS ADMINISTRATION HELPDESK Diagnostics report BEL Statistics report day Download Self test SITE MAP Legal notices Figure 9 1 Web interface HELPDESK Click the link enter support contact information and click Apply Clicking the link Legal notice provides licence text for the source code of the parts of the SAILOR 900 VSAT software that falls under free and open source software If you need help with ACU or ADU related issues call your service provider 9 1 1 2 Download of a diagnostic report or a statistics report You can download a diagnostic report This report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting To generate a diagnostics report click Download You can download a statistics report This report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Getting support Helpdesk To generate a statistics report select the period for the statistics from the drop down list and click Download You can also configure the system to send diagnostic reports
98. Line A RXD 6 9 3 Line B TXD 4 Ground 1 5 5 Ground 6 Not connected 7 Line A RXD 8 Line B TXD 9 Not connected Table 4 6 RS 422 connector male outline and pin assignment 4 1 10 LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 and LAN4 connectors Four Ethernet connectors type RJ45 for PC laptops routers wireless access points The maximum cable length per connection is 100 m Depending on the VMU connected a LAN connector may be used for modem control VSAT modem control Network 1 Service port Network 2 Network 3 Figure 4 6 LANI LAN4 connectors For information how to configure the LAN network see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 98 133966 E2 Chapter 4 Interfaces 4 7 nn kn v 4S J amp s Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 8 Outline Pin Pin function Wire color number 1 Tx White orange 12345678 2 Tx Orange 3 Rx White green 4 Not connected Blue 5 Not connected White blue 6 Rx Green 7 Not connected White brown 8 Not connected Brown Table 4 7 Ethernet connector outline and pin assignment Cable type CAT5 shielded Chapter 4 Interfaces 98 133966 E2 Interfaces of the VMU 4 2 Interfaces of the VMU For interfaces of the VMU and how to connect a VMU correctly to the ACU see the following sections and the user documentation of the VMU For step by step guideli
99. M 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Pedestal Control Module PCM faces the service hatch Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4 Disconnect the 2 connectors at the top then the 2 SUB D connectors at the bottom then the SMA connector at the bottom left of the PCM Figure 9 33 Removing the PCM connectors 5 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws all become visible when the connectors are removed and remove the PCM To insert a new PCM follow the instructions above in reverse order After installing a new PCM you must update the calibration data For instructions see Updating VIM PCM calibration data on page 9 89 o v c o 2 iS so o v E o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 33 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 7 Replacing motor and encoder The ADU is equipped with three 3 DC motors two of which are identical and one 1 step motor for the axes Elevation DC motor e Azimuth DC motor Cross Elevation DC motor Polarisation motor step motor The DC motors are all brush less motors controlled by their individual DDM The step motor is controlled by its PMM To each of the DC motors and step motor a corresponding encoder provides feedback of its position Elevation motor amp encoder te X elevation l d tor amp encoder Polarisation encoder Figure 9
100. MINISTRATION nr nnccu Figure 6 15 Web interface SETTINGS VSAT modem profiles list example To create a new VSAT modem satellite profile click New entry To edit or delete a VSAT modem profile click Edit or Delete 6 3 3 4 VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit On the page VSAT modem profiles you create edit or delete VSAT modem profiles The supported VSAT modem profiles are listed in the drop down list VSAT modem profile The VSAT modem named Service is a modem profile used during azimuth calibration To add or edit a VSAT modem profile do as follows 1 Go to SETTINGS gt VSAT modem profiles and click New entry or Edit Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface SIGNAL nui pun ADD VSAT MODEM PROFILE SETTINGS Profile name Satellite profiles VSAT modem lt select modem z VSAT modem profiles This modem profile is used on 0 satellite profiles Blocking zones Network VSAT modem root password E mail setup VSAT modem user password Hapones Baud rate Default z SERVICE 10 Mhz reference Internal ACU reference ADMINISTRATION OpenAMIP IP address IR FE FE F HELPDESK SITE MAP OpenAMIP port p cancel Figure 6 16 Web interface SETTINGS VSAT modem profiles new entry example 2 Fillin a VSAT modem profile name of your own choice 3 Select one of the supported VSAT modems from the drop down list The following VSAT modem profiles are supported lt select modem
101. Optical Reference Encoder Person Activated Self Test Pedestal Control Module Polarisation Motor Module Power On Self Test A system test that is activated each time the system is powered on Power Supply Module Radio Frequency Electromagnetic wave frequencies between about 3 kilohertz and about 300 gigahertz including the frequencies used for communications signals radio television cell phone and satellite transmissions or radar signals Radio Frequency Interference A non desired radio signal which creates noise or dropouts in the wireless system or noise in a sound system Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server Glossary 3 Glossary Glossary RSSI SNMP UCLI VIM VMU VSAT WAN XIM ZRM Glossary 4 Received Signal Strength Indicator Simple Network Management Protocol An Internet standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention User Command Line Interface VSAT Interface Module VSAT Modem Unit Very Small Aperture Terminal a two way satellite ground station or a stabilized maritime VSAT antenna with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3 metres Wide Area Network Xim Interface Module term for the module that connects the PCM and the ACU X stands for one of various interface modules Zero Reference Module 98 133966 E2 Numerics 10 MHz reference 6
102. PGA load The VIM FPGA cannot be initialised and loaded correctly 0A008 0 Antenna ERROR XIM production Production calibration data stored in the VIM module is invalid 0A00A 0 Antenna ERROR GPS initialisation The GNSS device cannot be initialised Check cable and GNSS device 0A014 0 Antenna ERROR AMB device discovery Missing one or more of the following devices ISM DDM and PMM Check cables 0A015 0 Antenna ERROR Azi DDM ABS device Cannot initialise the azimuth DDM info 0x00000000 Device not found possible cabling problem 0x0000bbaa Device internal error device should be replaced aa status bb state 0A016 0 Antenna ERROR Xel DDM ABS device Cannot initialise the cross elevation DDM info See POST ID PCM_ABS AZI 0A017 0 Antenna ERROR Ele DDM ABS device Cannot initialise the elevation DDM info See POST ID PCM ABS AZI Table G 1 ADU event messages G 2 Appendix G System messages 98 133966 E2 List of ADU events Error code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A018 0 Antenna ERROR ISM ABS device Cannot initialise the ISM info 0x00000000 Device not found possible cabling problem 0x000cbbaa Device internal error device should be replaced aa status bb state c calibration data error 0A019 0 Antenna ERROR PMM ABS device Cannot initialise the azimuth PMM info See POST ID PCM ABS AZI OAOIE 0 Antenna ERROR Sensor sanity Too many invalid values measured by the ISM during initialisatio
103. R 900 VSAT data sheet at thrane com 2 1 6 Power supply optional Use the SAILOR 6080 Power Supply to provide DC power to the SAILOR 900 VSAT 2 1 7 Service activation Before you can start using the SAILOR 900 VSAT you need to activate the system for VSAT service Contact your service provider for activation Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 E2 Part numbers and options 2 2 Part numbers and options 2 2 1 Applicable Thrane amp Thrane model and part numbers The following model and part numbers are available for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system c 2 Ez v gt csc je i 407009A 00500 TT 7009A THR SAILOR 900 VSAT Above Deck Unit ADU 407016A 00500 TT 7016A TI9 SAILOR 900 VSAT Antenna Control Unit 19 inch rack 407016A 00510 TT 7016A TBH SAILOR 900 VSAT Antenna Control Unit bulkhead Table 2 1 Model and part numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system T amp T units 2 2 2 Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT The following options are available for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system 406080A 00500 Power Supply 407090A 950 Antenna cable 50 m N Conn not mounted male male 407090A 925 Pigtail Cable 1 25 m N Conn female male Accessory kit for dual antenna mode Table 2 2 Model and part numbers for options of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system 98 133966 E2 Chapter 2 Introduction 2 11 Part numbers and options 2 12 Chapter 2 Introduction 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installatio
104. S EH MM D E C 14 C 4 STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem eer C 15 C 4 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration ssssss C 15 C 4 2 ACU configuration x escoson eet ran i e D DERE Ra unii aa ens C 16 98 133966 E2 Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F 98 133966 E2 Table of contents C 5 Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem eere C 17 C 5 1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration esssss C 17 C 5 2 ACU configuration suscepi Er Er nu NURSE TURIS C 18 Command line interface D 1 Introduction M H D 1 DIT Telnet connection Ls odas ERR res ud qe UR M AME D 2 D 1 2 Help cc rc D 2 D13 Conventions sisse eatis cetabutep ev add Om RAE aa Vei s D 3 D 2 Supported commands eese D 4 DEI SCHO oma ptem DEM EMEN reeeeedeeeaueaars sca D 4 D 2 2 MGTIO rc EUR RNNUS D 4 D23 d alantennd sese rta uv Eae tenias tese on ius Su aus D 5 vu c D 5 DE NC sect cnc epes E E cee D 5 D26 MEGUMI RR T D 6 D2 NA UE RR eesoe rsa anaesnsestoaneterieemn aces tease meee D 6 pers MEE uU A D 9 LEE IE o pP E D 9 LS i ACK RR cR e D 10 EAE T M D 1l DVB S satellites Grounding and RF protection F 1 Why is grounding required eere F 1 FJ Reasons for Grounding n scvsieassvoeanraasusatesriaucearusinaenteadecasuadti
105. SAILOR SAILOR 900 VSAT System Thrane amp Thrane SAILOR 900 VSAT Training installation and service manual Document number 98 133966 E2 Release date 11 December 2012 Disclaimer Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane amp Thrane The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies Manuals issued by Thrane amp Thrane are periodically revised and updated Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e g from http www thrane com or from the distributor Thrane amp Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions in whole or in part of this manual from any other source Copyright 2012 Thrane amp Thrane A S All rights reserved Trademark acknowledgements Thrane amp Thrane is a registered trademark of Thrane amp Thrane A S in the European Union and the United States SAILOR is a registered trademark of Thrane amp Thrane A S in the European Union and the United States Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners GPL notification The sof
106. SkyEdge II modem See VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24 2 Add a satellite profile using the Gilat SkyEdge II modem profile just created See Satellite profiles New entry and Edit on page 6 21 3 Edit the network settings and input the IP information supplied with the modem See Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 4 Activate the satellite profile Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Appendix D Command line interface D 1 Introduction After you have done the initial configuration and connected the SAILOR 900 VSAT to your network you can configure the SAILOR 900 VSAT by using Telnet You can also setup VSAT modem parameters H gt telnet 192 168 0 1 UCLI config current list UCLI config activate acu login admin Password Connect to SAILOR 900 o9 Read or change settings Write new settings to using IP address SAILOR 900 Figure D 1 How to use the command line interface example for telnet After successful login you can read and change settings Use the command config activate to activate the new settings in the ACU o v dt Ee J T c am o iz a 5 E ro c You will need to refresh the browser window before the changed settings become visible gt Every change is performed on the active satellite profile or the active VSAT modem profile Parameter identifiers are case sensitive 98 133966 E2 D 1 Introduc
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108. T can interpret 4 band LNB switching signals as well as exact LO information acquired directly from the attached VSAT modem by means of a data connection When using a VSAT modem which is integrated to use LO information transferred via a data connection the LO must be in the range of 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz Optimum values are 9 75 GHz and 10 75 GHz as these match the physical LNB values All VSAT modems that can be used with SAILOR 900 VSAT use this approach for selecting the LO frequency except a COMTECH modem with ROSS server A COMTECH modem with ROSS server reads switching signals by means of a data connection instead of using voltage and tone signals A 10 Appendix A Technical specifications 98 133966 E2 VSAT LNB Data Sheet physical LNB A 3 1 1 Example configuration for an iDirect i5100 L Band range 950 1700 MHz 2 KuBand frequency 11 7389 GHz Fi L Band frequency 1638 9 MHz E LO 10 1 GHz E Since the LO frequency of 10 1 GHz is in the range of 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz this is a valid set of data The SAILOR 900 VSAT will tune to 11 7389 GHz and provide the carrier on the L Band frequency 1638 9 MHz A 3 1 2 Example configuration for a special VSAT modem L Band range 950 1450 MHz KuBand frequency 12 750 GHz L Band frequency 1450 MHz LO 11 3 GHz Since the LO frequency of 11 3 GHz is in the range of 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz this is a valid set of data The SAILOR 900 VSAT will tune to 12 750 GHz and provide the carri
109. TRATION Satelite profile s ADU serial number 12345678 e WELPOESK Satelite positon 2 e 1 30 build 682 SITE MAP eles DUAL ANTENNA MASTER We LO Tx Re Status Active f 1a zj how slav DUAL ANTENNA MASTER Status Adve Figure 6 27 Dual antenna mode link on DASHBOARD The dual antenna system switches between the 2 antennas in the following scenarios 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 37 Configuration with the web interface When in a programmed blocking zone When the signal is blocked for more than 2 minutes ADU is malfunctioning In the statistics report you can get more detailed information on the dual antenna mode see also Table 6 11 on page 34 6 3 9 1 Configuring the Master ACU The Master ACU is configured exactly the same way as a stand alone SAILOR 900 VSAT system with satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles Do as follows 1 Go to SETTINGS gt Dual antenna 2 Select Enable and click Apply DASHBOARD DUAL ANTENNA SETTINGS Master Satellite profiles Enable ivi Blocking zones Network E mail setup Reports Dual antenna Figure 6 28 Enabling dual antenna mode in Master ACU The SAILOR 900 VSAT is now ready to act as Master ACU 6 38 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 9 2 Configuring the Slave ACU The Slave ACU is configured to use the Master ACU as VSAT modem profile The VSAT modem profile must point to the
110. TX polarisation of currently active satellite profile X Cross polarisation or Co Co pol 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 49 Keypad and menus of the ACU After 1 hour the display is dimmed to lowest intensity Press any key to light up the display 6 4 2 Navigating the menus Use the keypad to navigate the menus Use the arrow keys A and W to go through the menu items or enter a number digit by digit Press OK or p to select a menu item ROH CY Use the arrow keys q and p to go through the settings and move from one digit to the next Press OK to select a setting Press lt q again to move one level up If applicable confirm to store the new setting by pressing OK Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Keypad and menus of the ACU 6 5 3 The menu tree In the menu tree you can see how the system has been configured You can also enter satellite information directly if it is necessary to change the satellite information and you cannot use a connected PC and the web interface ANT 1 POINTING ANTENNA STATE POLARIZATION ELEVATION GPS AZIMUTH HEADING VERSIONS ANT 2 SERIAL NUMBERS RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION ANT 3 LATITUDE LONGITUDE FIX TYPE PORT 1 2 IP PORT 1 2 MASK PORT 3 IP PORT 3 MASK PORT 4 IP PORT 4 MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY POSITION RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION RX FREQUENCY LNB LO TX FREQUENCY BUC LO lt EVENT
111. Table C 6 App D Table D 1 Table D 2 Table D 3 Table D 4 Table D 5 Table D 6 Table D 7 Table D 8 Table D 9 Table D 10 Table D 11 Table D 12 App E Table E 1 App F App G Table G 1 Table G 2 App H 98 133966 E2 List of tables VMU cable specifications VMU settings requirements Messages sent from the VSAT modem to the ACU examples C 4 Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem examples C 5 Ranges for signal strength for iDirect Open AMIP VSAT modem C 5 Information in the VSAT modem option file esee C 7 Requirements for VSAT modem option file Non OpenAMIP C Configuration of Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem eese C 18 Command line interface Command TOD OUP asus aite taa tutu n Res i Dar a a Ep D rM UAE D 3 UCLI command omit LUE Log qoe 3 37x08 a COEUR NU Dewees ae wee aw D 4 UCU command demo sax RR SREAURERURSE ARA RARSRSASEERIES D 4 UCL command dual antenndis eersxa eack exu ker ke son D 5 UCU command EH E a oco sog wake dog tee ewes RR TR e ee Gee D 5 UCH command Helps er ire RR EE ERROR a ee a a a ee a D 5 UCU command modem sesser esss SEER RTRRRSW RAT SEER S D 6 UCU command satellite ristes rererere kenete REOR REOR REOR aat D 6 UCH command status cere er eet aek d eee E eee D 9 UCLI command SYSTEM lt
112. The following icons may appear in the icon bar in the web interface Icon Explanation A An eventis active Click the icon to see a list of active events For explanations of the event messages see Event list on page 9 3 and Event messages overview on page G 1 Note that this icon will remain in the icon bar as long as the event is active Table 6 4 Web interface Event icon 6 3 1 4 Navigating the web interface Toexpand a menu click the menu in the navigation pane Toaccess status and settings click the relevant subject in the navigation pane or click the relevant icon in the icon bar The status or settings are displayed in the contents section Toget an overview over the submenus available use the site map click SITE MAP in the navigation pane Click on items in the site map to go directly to the relevant location DO You can give access to some configuration settings for users that are not administrators For information on how to set up user permissions see Setting up user permissions on page 6 45 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 1 5 Proxy server settings in your browser If you are connecting your computer using a LAN or WLAN interface the Proxy server settings in your browser must be disabled before accessing the web interface Most browsers support disabling of the Proxy server settings for one specific IP address so you can disable Prox
113. U ADU communication error detected framing and parity If the situation is persistent check if cable specifications comply length and attenuation 08061 0 ADM WARNING VMU linux shell password The specified password root for the VSAT modem is not accepted by the modem 08062 0 ADM WARNING VMU debug shell password The specified password user for the VSAT modem is not accepted by the modem 08063 0 ADM ERROR ADU connection The ACU has lost connection with the antenna 08064 0 ADM ERROR ADM PLL lock The intermediate frequency PLL is notin lock Check the 10 MHz reference signal 08065 0 ADM WARNING GNSS data Missing GPS data fix 08066 0 ADM WARNING Heading data Missing heading information Check cable and heading provider device 08067 0 ADM ERROR PCB temperature ADM temperature too high The ACU is not equipped with a fan so make sure environmental specifications comply 08068 0 ADM ERROR PSM power The PSM fails to provide the requested supply voltage 08069 0 ADM WARNING Blocking Zone The antenna has entered a blocking zone 0806A 0 ADM WARNING VMU connection The ACU has lost connection with the VSAT modem 0806B 0 ADM WARNING ROSS connection The ACU has lost connection with the ROSS device 0806C 0 ADM ERROR VMU frequency setup There is a mismatch in the frequency setup Probably the VSAT modem is not configured correctly to match the requirements of the ACU and antenna A common mismatch is the abs
114. a to keep You must select the module that was not exchanged so the calibration data can be copied to the module that was exchanged during service 1 Enter the web interface http 192 168 0 1 and click SERVICE gt XIM DATA A screen similar to the one in the figure below will appear XIM DATA PCM VIM Antenna type KU 100 cm KU 100 cm System type VSAT VSAT Unit no Unit Serial Number ADU 100 5 Status Valid Valid Warning Selecting the wrong data will render the system useless Please consult the manual before making any changes Figure 9 120 Updating VIM PCM calibration data example 2 The figure shows at Unit no Unit Serial Number for the PCM because this module was exchanged during service In this case the user must press the select button below the VIM module in order to copy the current calibration data to the new PCM module Select always the XIM data for the module that was not exchanged 3 Click Select then a warning will appear Microsoft Internet Explorer E J Warning Selecting the wrong data will render the system useless Are you sure Figure 9 121 XIM data warning 4 Click OK to continue the data is copied into the replaced module o v c S c J m 24 o v E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 89 Updating VIM PCM calibration data XIM DATA PCM IM XIM data not ready Figure 9 122 XIM data not ready 5 Click Refresh Whe
115. aces nic steel Tisi iria o beala mm mm 1 2 160 10 80 5 0 1 2 5 0 1 6 5 0 1 6 5 0 2 5 0 2 5 0 2 5 5 0 2 5 260 5 80 5 0 Table 3 4 Mast dimensions with 2 braces 3 12 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 3 2 7 Interference D Do not place the ADU close to interfering signal sources or receivers For allowed distances to other transmitters see Figure 3 12 Recommended distance to transmitters m for frequencies below 1000 MHz on page 3 16 We recommend testing the total system by operating all equipment simultaneously and verifying that there is no interference The ADU must be mounted as far away as possible from the ship s radar and high power radio transmitters because they may compromise the ADU performance RF emission from radars might actually damage the ADU The SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU itself may also interfere with other radio systems 3 2 7 1 Radar It is difficult to give exact guidelines for the minimum distance between a radar and the ADU because radar power radiation pattern frequency and pulse length shape vary from radar to radar Further the ADU is typically placed in the near field of the radar ADU and reflections from masts decks and other items in the vicinity of the radar are different from ship to ship However it is possible to give a few guidelines Since a radar radiates a fan beam with a horizontal beam width of a few degrees and a vertical beam width of up to
116. acho input from the fan is not connected Check cable and fan 0A046 0 Antenna WARNING OMT temperature The temperature of the BUC is too high Check if fan is working 0A047 0 Antenna ERROR VIM PLL lock The PLL of the VIM is out of lock Check the 10 MHz reference signal 0A048 0 Antenna WARNING VIM tuner lock The PLL of the second receiver DVB is out of lock Check the 10 MHz reference signal 0A049 0 Antenna WARNING Azi encoder slip A slip of the azimuth encoder has been detected No user interaction is required unless this is a permanent situation in which case the belt and encoder of the azimuth axis must be checked 98 133966 E2 Table G 1 ADU event messages Continued Appendix G System messages G 5 Nn o a I4 ue o o sg Nn 2 A List of ADU events Error code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A04A 0 Antenna WARNING Xel encoder slip A slip ofthe cross elevation encoder has been detected No user interaction is required unless this is a permanent situation in which case the belt and encoder of the cross elevation axis must be checked 0A04B 0 Antenna WARNING Ele encoder slip A slip ofthe elevation encoder has been detected No user interaction is required unless this is a permanent situation in which case the belt and encoder of the elevation axis must be checked 0A04C 0 Antenna WARNING Pol encoder slip A
117. al specifications VMU cable specifications VMU settings requirements Command line interface DVB S satellites Grounding and RF protection System messages Approvals 98 133966 E2 1 1 Software version 1 2 1 3 Software version This manual is intended for SAILOR 900 VSAT with software version 1 30 1 4 Related documents The following related documentation is referred to in this manual Document number Title 98 133401 SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick guide 98 133400 Installation and user manual Table 1 1 List of Related Documents 15 Typography In this manual typography is used as indicated below Bold is used for the following purposes To emphasize words Example Do not touch the antenna e To indicate what the user should select in the user interface Example Select SETTINGS gt LAN Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross references Example For further information see Connecting Cables on page Chapter 1 About this manual 98 133966 E2 1 6 Precautions 1 6 0 1 Warnings Cautions and Notes Text marked with Warning Caution Note or Important show the following type of data Precautions 3 nn ge uc Ej 5 fa a lt Warning A Warning is an operation or maintenance procedure that if not obeyed can cause injury or death Caution A Caution is an operation or maintenance procedure that if
118. as not received the information for some reason the system cannot point In that case the modem will automatically boot after 5 minutes and send the satellite information again nn D c Ez B E ue gt The signal strength from the modem is measured on RS 232 pin 9 It is a DC voltage in the range of 0 5 VDC Ranges for signal strength VDC Antenna status 0 2 5 RF energy is detected but from the wrong satellite 2 6 5 0 Carrier lock correct satellite Table C 3 Ranges for signal strength for iDirect Open AMIP VSAT modem The signal strength displayed web interface on the Dashboard as 0 500 The minimum value for an Internet connection is 250 260 C 1 2 Sample options file The following section presents a portion of a sample iDX 2 0 x Options file with OpenAMIP messages and parameters defined OpenAMIP keys appear highlighted in bold OPTIONS FILE product mode idirect scope modem sn 40170 generated by NMS 10 0 0 did 12885226 modem type Remote modem hardware 5000 is mesh 0 disable options flash command 0 carrier type 0 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements C 5 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution MOBILE is mobile 1 tx handshake enabled 0 gps input 2 latlong interval 300 latlong fail interval 10 init tx power offset 0 000000 MAPSERVER 0 hostname 172 20 130 3 port 5003 BE
119. at defined time intervals For further details on this see Sending a diagnostics report on page 6 36 9 1 1 3 Event list When an event is registered the web interface shows an event icon in the icon bar as long as the event is active The ACU display shows also active events To view the event list with active events click the event icon from the icon bar at the top of the web interface or select HELPDESK gt Event list from the left navigation pane SIGNAL ELLE T TUM A ACTIVE EVENTS DASHBOARD Time UTC ID Unit Severity Text SETTINGS 13 06 32 10 Sep 2012 09010 0 Terminal ERROR KDM link SW version 00000003 SERVICE 13 06 27 10 Sep 2012 08108 0 Terminal ERROR TX Power Detector calibration 00000000 ADMINISTRATION HELPDESK NOTIFICATIONS Event list Notification list empty Self test SITE MAP Figure 9 2 Web interface HELPDESK Event list The Event list page shows a detailed list of active events and notifications including the time of the first occurrence ID and severity of the event message and a short text describing the error Active events are cleared from the event list when the error is cleared They are moved to the section Notifications and are displayed there with severity CLEARED for 24 hours All entries in the section Notifications are cleared automatically after 24 hours and after restart of the system For a list of all events with description error code ID explanation and remedy see List of events
120. at nobody gets WARNING closer than the recommended minimum safety distance MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE Lc 30 METRES The minimum safety distance to the Above Deck Unit reflector on the focal line is 30 m based on a radiation level of 10 W m No hazard exists 25 below the Above Deck Unit s mounting plane Refer to the drawing below Safety distance 30 m 10 W m No transmit zones In order to protect personnel no transmit zones can be programmed For further information see Blocking zones azimuth and elevation on page 3 5 Distance to other equipment Do not move the Above Deck Unit closer to radars than the minimum safe distance specified in section Interference on page 3 13 it may cause damage to the Above Deck Unit 98 133966 E2 iii Compass Safe Distance SAILOR 900 VSAT antenna or ADU Above Deck Unit min 130 cm IEC 945 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU Antenna Control Unit min 10 cm IEC 945 Service User access to the interior of the ACU is prohibited Only a technician authorized by Thrane amp Thrane A S may perform service failure to comply with this rule will void the warranty Access to the interior of the Above Deck Unit is allowed Replacement of certain modules as described in Service amp maintenance on page 9 1 and general service may only be performed by a technician authorized by Thrane amp Thrane A S Do not service or adjust alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another
121. atellite which has adequate signal coverage in the current geographic area Declaration The requirement with respect to the LVD directive 2006 95 EC is met by conforming to the harmonized EU standard EN 60950 The protection requirement with respect to the EMC directive 2004 108 EC is met bv conforming to the harmonized EU standard EN 60945 Effective use of frequency spectrum is met by conforming to harmonized EU standard EN 302 340 Confirmed by Nemko Notified Body No 0470 Manufacturer Thrane amp Thrane A S Lundtofteg rdsvej 93D DK 2800 Kgs Lyngby Denmark Porsvej 2 DK 9200 Aalborg SV Denmark Place and Date Kgs Lyngby 24 January 2012 7 C Walther Thygegen CEO Thrane amp Thrane A S Doc no 99 133102 A rem Page 1 of 1 Thrane amp Thrane A S Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D DK 2800 Kgs Lyngby Denmark T 45 3955 88 00 F 45 3955 88 88 info thrane com www thrane com Bank Danske Bank Comp reg 65 72 46 18 VAT DK 20 64 64 46 Appendix H Approvals 98 133966 E2 ABS ACU ADM AMB BUC CE CM DDM DHCP DNS DVB EIRP ESD 98 133966 E2 Glossary ADU Bus Slave Antenna Control Unit ACU Digital Module A main processor board in the ACU Antenna Module Bus Block Up Converter The BUC can be thought of the transmitter and its actions are effectively the direct opposite to the LNB The BUC consists of the Up Converter and HPA Conformit Europ enne This term signi
122. ation e D n i Installation of the ACU bulkhead 3 5 3 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU bulkhead with cable support You can mount a Cable Relief for the ACU bulkhead This is a simple system to which you can secure your cables using cable strips When mounted on the ACU the cable relief offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the ACU using cable strips To mount the cable relief do as follows 1 Remove the two rubber washers from the bottom of the ACU at the connector panel end The threaded bushings underneath the rubber washers are used for mounting the cable support Figure 3 27 Mounting the cable relief 1 2 3 28 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Installation of the ACU bulkhead 2 Fasten the Basic cable support to the ACU using two M4 x 6 mm countersunk screws e D n i n Figure 3 28 Mounting the cable relief 2 2 3 Mount the ACU by inserting 6 screws through the holes in the mounting bracket and into the mounting surface 4 Make sure the grounding requirements are met See Grounding the ACU bulkhead on page 3 27 and the appendix Grounding and RF protection on page F 1for details about grounding 5 Connect all cables See Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU on page 4 1 for a description of the ACU connectors 6 Secure the cables to the cable relief using cable strips 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installa
123. atsusaness F 1 DERE 0 e nae ERN F 1 F13 ESD Protechon T F 1 F 2 Grounding Recommendations eene F 2 eA ME CH Ru odd T F 2 F 2 2 Grounding Ine ADU rm F 3 F 3 Alternative grounding for steel hulls F 5 F3 Grounding the ACU assueta ape tee RU iR ERER e iN A ERR Eu ct apuE ia F 5 F 3 2 Grounding the ADU e F 5 xiii Table of contents Appendix G Appendix H Glossary Index XIV F 4 Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls F 7 Us MEE CI n RUE scesscnsicudussssntaensinntcsnasntaadsahexndepnesanuenreadaunasnieca dance F 7 F 4 2 Grounding the ABD comp REED Ud t E EUR MC M F 7 F 5 Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls F 9 Fol Grounding the ACU scie odi a nire edu Ud UR tiu F 9 F 5 2 Grounding the ADU NT F 10 F 6 Separate ground cable 0 0 cc eccsccerceetecesteesseesseeesseesseeceeeees F 11 F 6 1 Ground cable construction essessessssessessesseseesessesesseesessessesessesse F 11 F 6 2 Ground cable COMMECIION csi tutiora Rebmn cds ku tes Du RR ERIS F 12 F 6 3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base s F 12 F 7 Jumper cable for grounding eene F 14 F8 RF interference 1 eerte ido tha eram Ee eR TRE MEN LUE ROLE F 15 F 8 1 Recommendations iusque ep ROM nre nl ER ERR RAM MEUS F 15 System messages
124. built in web interface SIGNAL LLLLET II DASHBOARD SAILOR 900 VSAT SETTINGS System status Tracking ACU part name TT 7016A SERVICE GPS position 55 48 N 12 31 E ADU part name TT 7009A ADMINISTRATION Vessel heading 5s ACU serial number ACU_4 HELPDESK Satellite profile ROSS auto ADU serial number 80539020 SITE MAP Satellite position 40 E Software version 1 30 RX polarisation Horizontal meyers TX polarisation X pol Azimuth relative 143 69 RX RF frequency 11 120847GHz Elevation relative 20 49 LNB LO frequency 9 750000GHz Polarisation akew 17 65 TX RF frequency 14 417282GHz BUC LO frequency 12 800000GHz Tracking RF frequency 11 120847GHz VSAT MODEM Model ComTech CDM 570L and ROSS Signal level 14dB RX IF frequency 1370 847000MHz TX IF frequency 1617 282000MHz Figure 6 3 SAILOR 900 VSAT Dashboard When the Dashboard is displayed you have verified that the connection to the SAILOR 900 VSAT can be established The web interface is ready for use You can continue to configure the system If you cannot establish a connection there might be problems with the Proxy server settings of your PC See Proxy server settings in your browser on page 6 17 for further information For a detailed introduction to the web interface see Overview and navigation on page 6 14 If you want to use another LAN port you must configure it according to your network requirements For information how to configure the LAN connectors see Configuring the L
125. cation The ACU cannot communicate with the antenna Check cable and antenna 08107 0 ADM ERROR ADM FPGA load The ADM FPGA cannot be initialised and loaded 08108 0 ADM ERROR TX Power Detector calibration The Tx power detector calibration is not valid 08109 0 ADM ERROR ADU XIM data There is a mismatch with the antenna configuration data Either the PCM or the VIM in the antenna are malfunctioning or one of them has been replaced In the latter case please select which is the original device in the web MMI and restart the system 0810A 0 0810B 0 ADM ADM ERROR ERROR ADM production data ADU software version Production data has been corrupted Some error occurred during upload of software to the ADU which means that the ADU software version is not as expected Either the software in the ACU does not meet the minimum version required by the ADU the software image in the ACU is corrupted or the upload procedure failed because of a communication error 98 133966 E2 Table G 2 ACU event messages Continued Chapter G System messages G 11 System messages List of ACU events Error code ID ACU PCB Severity Description Explanation 0810C 0 ADM ERROR File system integrity One or more file system partitions are corrupt You may have lost your settings and collected statistics If restarting the syst
126. ceeded Pointing performance may be degraded info See EV PCM CM AZI CAL LIMITS 0A05B 0 Antenna WARNING Ele cal limits Elevation axis calibration result check limits exceeded Pointing performance may be degraded info See EV PCM CM AZI CAL LIMITS 0A05C 0 Antenna WARNING Pol cal limits Polarisation axis calibration result check limits exceeded Pointing performance may be degraded info See EV PCM CM AZI CAL LIMITS Nn o a I4 ue o o g Nn 2 A Table G 1 ADU event messages Continued 98 133966 E2 Appendix G System messages G 7 List of ADU events Error code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A05D 0 Antenna WARNING ISM warning The ISM has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature or voltage No user interaction required If repeated after cool down and reboot the ISM or cables around it may be defective OA05E 0 Antenna WARNING Low elevation The antenna is not allowed to transmit because the elevation is too low OA05F 0 Antenna WARNING Heading range Heading data range error External heading unit supplies unreliable data Table G 1 ADU event messages Continued G 8 Appendix G System messages 98 133966 E2 G 3 List of ACU events List of ACU events Error code ID ACU PCB Severity Description Explanation 08060 0 ADM WARNING ADU modem AC
127. contents 9 2 Software update cssscecsaseincsenssscenssaderedivievnesaadirrersrsermerrnceanineeeeteee 9 5 9 2 1 Hardware and software requirements esee 9 5 9 2 2 Software update ADU and ACU essere 9 5 9 2 3 Verifying the software update iced me t Ronin pa RS aa E ER Rx 9 6 9 3 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 9 8 CERE SO pm 9 8 9 3 2 LEDs of the ADU modules essere eterne enne 9 9 9 3 3 LEDSiINthe ACU aiite erectio Me futi EEEE ETES 9 10 9 4 Removal and replacement of the ACU esssss 9 11 9 5 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 12 951 OVESEN cnnan ae RE E EES 9 12 9 5 2 Replacing the GPS modules ero e TENER EE ERE EO M EXE 9 18 9 5 3 Replacing the VSAT Interface Module VIM 9 21 9 5 4 Replacing the DC Motor Driver Module DDM 9 24 9 5 5 Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module PMM 9 28 9 5 6 Replacing the Pedestal Control Module PCM 9 32 9 5 7 Replacing motor and encoder 2 cssssvessssaisensssexcensssnneessassancvsevanees 9 34 9 5 8 Replacing the Drive Belts sssiccecnssncecsessteerecesamateteeicamanees 9 55 9 5 9 Replacing the Zero Reference Module ZRM 9 63 9 5 10 Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module ISM
128. cs report 6 35 start up current 5 1 static IP 6 2 static IP address 6 30 Statistics sampling frequency 6 33 send by e mail 6 32 Statistics report 6 33 6 34 example 6 35 import into spreadsheet application 6 35 setup 6 33 status command line interface D 9 status messages 9 8 steel hulls grounding F 5 STM Satlink 2900 VSAT modem setup C 15 C 17 support contact information 9 2 Index Index 7 Index symbol rate DVB azimuth calibration 6 5 system ACU reset keys to press 6 55 command line interface D 9 system configuration copy 6 46 System messages G 1 T technical data A 1 Telnet D 2 Telstar 10 E 2 Telstar 11N satellite E 1 terminal grounding recommendations F 2 Thaicom 5 E 2 Thor 5 T2 satellite E 1 TNC connector 4 4 tools needed 3 3 track command line interface D 10 troubleshooting BUC 9 92 diagnostic report 9 2 LNB 9 93 TT number 2 11 TX gain fixed 6 13 U update calibration data 9 89 updating software 9 5 upload configuration 6 46 use daily 8 1 user name UCLL D 2 user permissions 6 45 setup 6 45 Index 8 V VMU connector 4 4 4 5 VSAT modem baud rate 6 25 Comtech 570 L or 625 4 10 Comtech 570L C 14 Gilat SkyEdge IL C 17 Gilat SkyEdge II cabling 4 12 iDirect iNFINITL C 9 iDirect INFINITI open AMIP C 2 iNFINITI cabling 4 9 Satlink2900 cabling 4 11 STM Satlink 2900 C 15 C 17 supported types 6 25 VSAT modem option file No
129. ct Active to enable the blocking zone 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 27 u fo D LES 2 v Configuration with the web interface 3 Azimuth Enter start and stop azimuth value in degrees for the blocking zone Values allowed 0 to 360 degrees Enter clockwise 360 000 Blocking zone 315 45 180 Figure 6 20 Blocking zone example 315 45 degrees 360 180 Figure 6 21 Blocking zone example 45 315 degrees 4 Elevation Enter the start and stop elevation angle for the blocking zone If you enter nothing there will be no blocking zone Values allowed 30 to 90 degrees You must enter 2 different elevation angles to have an active blocking zone 5 Select No TX for zones if you don t want the system to transmit If not selected the system also transmits when pointing through areas with blocking objects The VSAT modem will shut off for TX if no signal is received 6 Click Apply to save the blocking zones 6 28 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 5 Configuring the LAN network You can enter a host name The host name helps identifying the SAILOR 900 VSAT system when sending e mail reports The ACU has four 10 100 Mbit Ethernet ports labelled LAN port 1 2 3 and 4 The ports are divided in three groups each operating in its own network You can setup DNS and Gateway To configure the LAN network go t
130. ctions see Introduction to the built in web interface on page 6 1 For installation check lists see Installation check on page 7 1 98 133966 E2 Chapter 5 Connecting power 5 5 Power up 5 4 0 1 Initialisation in daily use Once the system is configured and a satellite profile is active the startup sequence is as follows e ACU POST ADU Initializing ADU SW upload If the software versions in the ADU and ACU are not the same a software update is done during startup ADU POST READY e POINTING ANTENNA e ACQUIRING SIGNAL TRACKING 5 4 0 2 SAILOR 900 VSAT operational When the display shows TRACKING and the LED Logon is steady green the system is operational 5 6 Chapter 5 Connecting power 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration This chapter is organised in the following sections Introduction to the built in web interface Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Configuration with the web interface Keypad and menus of the ACU SNMP support 6 1 Introduction to the built in web interface 6 1 1 Overview Use the built in web interface of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU to make a full configuration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT with the correct VMU the satellite positions you intend to use and other parameters u 5 3 D LES 2 v LAN cable PC with Internet browser Figure 6 1 Configuration setup For the rack
131. cumentation from the cable supplier 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 25 Installation of the ACU bulkhead 3 4 Installation of the ACU bulkhead The following sections describe the installation of the bulkhead ACU Installation of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 19 Rack ACU is described in Installing the 19 rack version of the ACU on page 3 30 3 4 1 Installing the ACU bulkhead The cable relief for the ACU is already mounted when receiving the ACU The cable relief is a simple system to secure cables with cable Strips It offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the ACU 1 Place the ACU on a desktop If required fasten the ACU to the desktop with 6 screws Insert the mounting bolts M5 through the mounting holes and into the mounting surface 2 Make sure the grounding requirements are met See Grounding the ACU bulkhead on page 3 27 and the appendix Grounding and RF protection on page F 1 for details about grounding 3 Connect all cables See Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU on page 4 1 for a description of the ACU connectors 4 Secure the cables using cable strips 3 4 1 1 Connectors of the ACU The ACU has the following connectors Rx Out Txin RS 422 LAN1 LAN2 Modem Ctrl A SF T LC 5 Pi Q x dn d nh CX ocoe M i H 00000 RY L L H NMEA 0183 2000 T mE 20 32 VDC 23 14 A 3 Uf NMEA RS 232 LAN3 LAN 4 Power On Off Service port Figure 3 24 ACU c
132. d is probably fixed by a restart of the system 0A03C 0 Antenna ERROR Xel DDM shutdown As Azi DDM shutdown but detected by the cross elevation motor control G 4 Table G 1 ADU event messages Continued Appendix G System messages 98 133966 E2 List of ADU events Error code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A03D 0 Antenna ERROR Ele DDM shutdown As Azi DDM shutdown but detected by the elevation motor control 0A03E 0 Antenna ERROR PMM shutdown As Azi DDM shutdown but detected by the polarisation motor control 0A03F 0 Antenna WARNING AMB timing This indicates a busy situation It may occur during installation procedures No user interaction is required 0A040 0 Antenna WARNING VIM cable attn The output power cannot be controlled correctly Check the Tx chain 0A041 0 Antenna WARNING BUC voltage low The voltage for the BUC is too low probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM or BUC 0A042 0 Antenna WARNING BUC voltage high The voltage for the BUC is too high probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM 0A043 0 Antenna WARNING LNB voltage low The voltage for the LNB is too low probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM or LNB 0A044 0 Antenna WARNING LNB voltage high The voltage for the LNB is too high probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM 0A045 0 Antenna WARNING PMM fan The fan is not working or the t
133. d carrier essen 6 5 Satellite identifier and NID vales uiae toe rera ve ra tr pon rn mue ber pera ies 6 8 xxiii List of tables Table 6 3 Table 6 4 Table 6 5 Table 6 6 Table 6 7 Table 6 8 Table 6 9 Table 6 10 Table 6 11 Table 6 12 Table 6 13 Table 6 14 Table 6 15 Table 6 16 Table 6 17 Chapter 7 Table 7 1 Table 7 2 Table 7 3 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Table 9 1 Table 9 2 App A Table A 1 Table A 2 Table A 3 Table A 4 Table A 5 Table A 6 Table A 7 XXIV Possible error codes during calibration ccsccssccesecsseseseseeseessessccescesecseeceeeeees 6 9 Web interface acero M 6 16 Web interface DASHBOARD SAILOR 900 VSAT parameters ess 6 19 Web interface DASHBOARD VSAT MODEM parameter eren 6 20 Web interface DASHBOARD POINTING parameter 6 20 Elevation cutoff in degrees versus VSAT modem bandwidth and power 6 23 Setup of LAN connectors dais aae tenc iR n pr MIHI sp 6 30 Statistics report hedder FRCOTR sssini sesini sinda QU REB a R A DRE RA 6 34 Parameters recorded in a statistics report essere 6 34 Top level menus of the ACU pscscssaavaccdenassnsvaxiansdesinninivasaanacksdecsensaeeentntaciesnarvaatacnns 6 52 ANTENNA menu of the ACE ccena oa OIM DERE A TSR ERE IIIS MN UE ERU UMS 6 52 MODEM mer er the AC Lua copied to oma itae ca nee ntu a me ter meters ee 6 53 NETWORK menu
134. d click New entry y Enter Satelite and transponder info 1 O Enter Satellite profile name Azimuth cal 19 2E O Select VSAT modem profile 2 Service amp calibration O Enter Satellite position 19 2bE t Enter Polarisation skew 0 O Enter Elevation cutoff 10 1 Select polarisation Vertical O Select LNB 3 X pol or Co pol O Enter tracking frequency 11 347 GHz O Enter symbol rate 22 MS s 1 Enter NID can be 0 2 Select SERVICE and then Calibration in the menu Oo Fixed heading Make sure to uncheck Enable and click Apply O Azimuth calibration Select Azimuth cal 19 2bE Start azimuth calibration Validate Satellite and transponder information and retry Azimuth calibration successful Start cable calibration Verify cable length and quality Check connector assembly Check the cable for damage Retry Cable calibration successful Press refresh to update the browser window SAILOR 900 VSAT is now ready to be configured with a VSAT modem 1 Information about several satellites that can be used for azimuth calibration can be found in Appendix E of the installation manual 2 In versions prior to 1 30 the modem profile must be created by the user The name of the modem profile may therefore be different 3 From version 1 40 it is possible to select which LNB to use during azimuth calibration
135. d menus of the ACU 6 5 1 ACU display and keypad In the ACU display you can see the current state of the system You can also see events warnings errors and information and how the system has been configured Use the keypad to navigate through the menu tree MAIN TRACKING Power Logon e Fees SATI151 2 H RX H 11 362 10 7 8 Signal strength Figure 6 40 Display example and keypad of the ACU 1 Current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT NOT READY Waiting for input from GNSS e g GPS READY no satellite profile selected POINTING ANTENNA Locating the satellite ACQUIRING SIGNAL Acquiring the satellite signal TRACKING Tracks the current satellite FREQUENCY SCAN Scanning for transponders BLOCKING ZONE Antenna is pointing into a blocking zone S e fo 22 LES v 2 Current menu See The menu tree on page 6 51 3 TX Current transmission state ON or OFF off when in blocking zone 4 GPS GPS signal is received from the GPS module OK or 5 HDG Ship heading data received from the ship s gyro OK or 6 LAN LAN connectors used 1 2 3 4 See Figure 4 3 ACU bulkhead connector panel overview on page 4 2 7 SAT Satellite position of currently active satellite profile 8 RX RX polarisation of currently active satellite profile H horizontal V vertical L left hand R right hand 9 RX Rx RF tracking frequency in GHz and LNB LO Frequency 10 TX X
136. dem profile cesses 6 39 Dual antenna mode add Slave satellite profile sss 6 40 Dual antenna mode Activate essen eterne tentent 6 40 Dual antenna mode blocking zones azimuth and elevation 6 41 Ditka arena mode De Dus ceri agan REX DRE AXE e MIR basia du EK UE 6 42 Web interface Adm EIOS ceca Up but o eph tna artis spa sdb aepadaveiateonacs 6 43 Web interface Administration change administrator logon and password 6 44 Web interface ADMINISTRATION Reset administrator password 6 44 Web interface ADMINISTRATION User permissions sccesccssssscesscesecseeceeeees 6 45 Web interface Administration Export import configuration 6 46 Web interface ADMINISTRATION Factory default eese 6 48 Display example and keypad of the ACU essere 6 49 Antenna Control Unit Menu tree iue as e iate Etui ep ceata acid 6 51 Reser Ie SyS E uod aeree dos rif rubeum rode dinde tla eS 6 55 xvii List of figures Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Figure 8 1 Figure 8 2 Chapter 9 Figure 9 1 Figure 9 2 Figure 9 3 Figure 9 4 Figure 9 5 Figure 9 6 Figure 9 7 Figure 9 8 Figure 9 9 Figure 9 10 Figure 9 11 Figure 9 12 Figure 9 13 Figure 9 14 Figure 9 15 Figure 9 16 Figure 9 17 Figure 9 18 Figure 9 19 Figur
137. dix D Command line interface Introduction D 3 o IJ dt Ee J T om o iz a 5 c E E ro c Supported commands D 2 Supported commands The following commands are described in detail They are listed in alphabetical order config demo dual_antenna exit help modem satellite status system track zone D 2 1 config Command Description config Shows the sub commands available including a short description config pending list Shows the number of pending changes config current_list Shows the values for the current satellite profile config activate Use this command to save and activate the pending antenna and some tracking information changes in the SAILOR 900 VSAT Table D 2 UCLI command config D 2 2 demo Command Description demo start Starts a demo pattern where the antenna will turn azimuth elevation and cross elevation until it receives the command demo stop D 4 Table D 3 UCLI command demo Appendix D Command line interface 98 133966 E2 Supported commands Command Description demo stop demo reset Stops the antenna demo pattern Resets the antenna to angle 0 Table D 3 UCLI command demo D 2 3 dual antenna Command Description dual antenna mode Shows the current dual antenna mode single master slave D 2 4 exit dual antenna stat
138. e Current antenna azimuth sample maximum and minimum value range for the sampling interval See Figure 6 25 Statistics how to read data for a range Antenna Ele degree Antenna Ele Max degree Antenna Ele Min degree Current antenna elevation sample maximum and minimum value for the sampling interval Vsat rx lo freq GHz Vsat tx lo freq GHz Rx frequency of VSAT modem for this record Tx frequency of VSAT modem for this record Tracking rf freq GHz Tracking type Tracking RF frequency for this record Narrow filter DVB S2 decoder and VSAT modem RSSI Sat long degree Longitude position of the satellite Table 6 11 Parameters recorded in a statistics report Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface Parameter recorded Description Carrier rf rx GHz Carrier rf tx GHz Rx frequency of carrier for this record Tx frequency of carrier for this record Rx Lock Logon Rx locked and logon time in percent for the sampling interval Pos Ok VMU Connection Blocking DualAntenna mode DualAntenna logon_remote DualAntenna active Valid position in percent of the sampling interval Link with VSAT modem in percent of the sampling interval Ship in blocking zone in percent of the sampling interval Shows the current mode and the time active and remote logon
139. e Setting the L band rx frequency and LNB Lo automatically configures the Ku band rx frequency Rx Ku band frequency LNB Lo rx if frequency Example 11 567890 GHz 10 GHz 1567 890000 MHz satellite tx_lo Shows the current TX LO frequency fixed at 12 8 GHz satellite tx rf freq satellite tx rf freq 14 123456 Shows or sets the Set the RF frequency used for tx Valid range 13 75 GHz to 14 5 GHz Note Configuring the Ku band tx frequency automatically configures the L band frequency L band frequency Ku band tx frequency 12 8 GHz BUC Lo Example 1308 300000 MHz 14 108300 GHz 12 8 GHz Table D 8 UCLI command satellite Continued Appendix D Command line interface 98 133966 E2 Supported commands Command Description satellite tx if freq satellite tx if freq 1200 123 Shows or sets the Set the IF frequency for tx Valid range 950 MHz to 1700 MHz Note Configuring the L band tx frequency automatically configures the Ku band frequency Ku band frequency 12 8 GHz BUC Lo L band frequency Example 14 108300 GHz 12 8 GHz 1308 300000 MHz Table D 8 UCLI command satellite Continued D 2 8 status Command Description status Shows the sub commands available including a short description status system Shows the current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT For further information on status values see Information fields
140. e 9 20 Figure 9 21 Figure 9 22 Figure 9 23 Figure 9 24 Figure 9 25 Figure 9 26 Figure 9 27 Figure 9 28 Figure 9 29 Figure 9 30 xviii Installation check Daily use Quick guide SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide web interface and satellite profiles 8 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide Viewing system parameters 8 2 Service amp maintenance Webinterface HELPDESK acsi ipa tuo tpa EO QUN EXE EPI ka Fb nbn usu o RUD 9 2 Web interface HELPDESK Event list esses eene nee enne 9 3 LAN connector used for configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT sees 9 5 Verifying software update qe 9 7 Fartis muri nc H 9 10 LEDs on the ACU 19 tack version asserens textes ERR RYE YR REY RESERVA SEU e Vete Ro Ur ERE 9 10 Removal and replacement of the ACU bulkhead esses 9 11 Removal and replacement of the ACU 19 rack sese 9 11 ADU modules and motor stop SWItCH ccccecscssssssesssesscssccescesecsseceeseseeseeseeeeaes 9 12 SE VICE SWILE onsec EEUU ERR tUi ME EAE DRIED E 9 16 Above Deck Unit modules continued cesses nnn 9 17 GPS MOQUE sp aa t MINE 9 18 Switch off the power to the antenna ncc etui compro pi iban REL tap ntu dada atu a Ed RRE E 9 19 GPS module facing the service hatch esee nente 9 19 Connector Tor GPS PCB cicaccccassssssas
141. e ADU Radiation hazard Ship motion and offset from the ship s motion centre ADU mast design Foundation and height Interference Other precautions 3 2 1 General site considerations For optimum system performance some guidelines on where to install or mount the different components of the SAILOR 900 VSAT System must be followed It is recommended to mount the ADU in a location with as much 360 free line of sight to the satellite as possible while making sure that the support structure fulfills the requirements for the mast foundation The ADU must be mounted on stiffened structures with a minimum of exposure to vibrations 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 3 Site preparation 3 4 3 2 2 Obstructions ADU shadowing Place the ADU so that it has as much free line of sight without any structures in the beam through one full 360 degrees turn of the vessel Do not place the ADU close to large objects that may block the signal To avoid obstruction elevate the ADU by mounting it ona mast or on a mounting pedestal on a deck or deck house top Look angle 25 to 125 Obstruction Figure 3 1 Signal degradation because of obstructing objects The ADU is stabilized in 3 axis plus skew and can be used in environments with elevations of 25 to 125 to allow for continuous pointing even in heavy sea conditions The ADU beam is approximately 1 m in diameter for the first 30 m from the ADU Beyond 30 m the
142. e LAN network on page 6 29 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 17 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 2 Using the Dashboard The Dashboard is the first screen that is displayed when the user or administrator enters the IP address of the web interface of the ACU The Dashboard is used for viewing properties and status of the ACU and ADU SIGNAL LLLLET II DASHBOARD SAILOR 900 VSAT SETTINGS System status Tracking ACU part name TT 7016A SERVICE GPS position 55 48 N 12 31 E ADU part name TT 7009A ADMINISTRATION Vessel heading s ACU serial number ACU_4 HELPDESK Satellite profile ROSS auto ADU serial number 80539020 SITE MAP Satellite position 40 E Software version 1 30 RX polarisation Horizontal TE TX polarisation X pol Azimuth relative 143 69 RX RF frequency 11 120847GHz Elevation relative 20 49 LNB LO frequency 9 750000GHz Polarisstion skew 17 6 TX RF frequency 14 417282GHz BUC LO frequency 12 800000GHz Tracking RF frequency 11 120847GHz VSAT MODEM Model ComTech CDM 570L and ROSS Signal level 14dB RX IF frequency 1370 847000MHz TX IF frequency 1617 282000MHz Figure 6 12 Web interface DASHBOARD 6 18 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 2 1 Information fields on the Dashboard SAILOR 900 VSAT er Description parameter System status Current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Examples Not ready waiting for input from
143. e from the location of the installation and at an elevation angle between 10 and 70 degrees 6 6 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 6 2 2 1 Fixed heading Do not use fixed heading for vessels Use fixed heading only for fixed installations like remote areas or oil rigs during training and test You can enable fixed heading and enter the fixed heading in degrees Click Apply gt If you change the heading settings you must make an azimuth calibration afterwards 6 2 2 2 Azimuth calibration Azimuth calibration is done toward a satellite of a known position After finding the satellite the system can calculate the azimuth offset of the ADU installation The satellite and transponder properties for the calibration can be selected from a list of reference satellites or supplied manually The calibration has 2 steps Azimuth calibration and cable calibration There are 2 ways to make an azimuth calibration Using a service profile Using user defined input on the calibration page To make an azimuth calibration with a service profile do as follows 1 Click SERVICE gt Calibration 2 Select the service profile in the drop down list see Preparing for calibration on page 6 4 All profiles with the VSAT modem Service amp Calibration are displayed in the list e fo u D 4 c Ww Do not refresh the browser window during calibration this will interrup
144. e order 9 54 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 8 Replacing the Drive Belts The ADU has 3 drive belts X Elevation drive belt Elevation drive belt e Azimuth drive belt For step by step instructions see Removing the X Elevation Drive Belt on page 9 55 Inserting a new X Elevation Drive Belt on page 9 56 Removing the Elevation Drive Belt on page 9 57 Inserting a new Elevation Drive Belt on page 9 59 Removing the Azimuth Drive Belt on page 9 60 Inserting a new Azimuth Drive Belt on page 9 63 9 5 8 1 Removing the X Elevation Drive Belt To remove the X Elevation Drive Belt do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter A CEM Figure 9 69 Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch o v c 5 S J 2 iS zo c v E w c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 55 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4 Loosen the Cross Elevation Drive Belt tension adjustment screw see Figure 9 59 X Elevation Motor amp Encoder belt tension adjustment screw 5 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws of the motor assembly see Figure 9 60 Cross
145. ector on the OMT Figure 9 99 Disconnecting the OMT connector 9 Remove the 2x4 mm Allen screws at the OMT and loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws on the Polarisation Unit Figure 9 100 Disconnecting the OMT connector 10 Rotate the Polarisation Unit in clockwise direction until end stop 11 Rotate the Polarisation Unit further in the key holes and remove it DE The Polarisation Unit is attached to the OMT collar to the feeder horn tube on the rear side of the unit 9 76 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 11 2 Inserting a new Polarisation Unit To insert a new Polarisation Unit follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 12 Replacing the BUC Fan 9 5 12 1 Removing the BUC Fan 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from S N TBD to locked position 5 Rotate the Polarisation Unit so that you can reach the BUC fan 6 Disconnect the fan connector 7 Remove the 2x4 mm Allen screws ar Figure 9 101 Removing the BUC fan 8 Remove the BUC fan c v J 2 iS so o v E c 92 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 77 Removal and replace
146. ector with white wires only 4 wires available Zero Reference Module to the plug marked ZRM on the PMM 9 30 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 3 Connect the 6 pin connector with white wires all 6 wires available Ortho Mode Transducer to the plug marked OMT on the PMM Figure 9 31 Polarisation Motor Module inserting o v c o 2 iS so o v E c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 31 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Tools needed 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver 8mm open end spanner 9 5 6 Replacing the Pedestal Control Module PCM The PCM controls the antenna dish and the Polarization Mechanism Assembly with the three DC motors and a step motor Communication between the PCM and ACU is done via the VIM The VIM is also controlled by the PCM via a parallel interface cable The PCM is the communication master of the ADU serial bus connecting the DDM PMM and ISM Communication to the GPS Module and power to all modules is via S bus The PCM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED green or red To replace the PCM do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Figure 9 32 Location of the PC
147. em does not help contact your service technician 09000 0 KDM ERROR KDM 3V3 supply Internal 3V3 voltage supply error in the KDM 09001 0 KDM ERROR KDM 12V supply Internal 12V voltage supply error in the KDM 09002 0 KDM ERROR KDM display Display hardware error in the KDM 09010 0 KDM ERROR KDM link SW version Link to the KDM module could not be established Either the KDM board is malfunctioning or if the system software has just been updated the SW is too old and is not compatible with the PSM hardware 0B000 0 PSM ERROR PSM production data Missing or invalid production data in the PSM It should be replaced 0B001 0 PSM ERROR NMEA 2000 identifier Missing or invalid production data in the PSM It should be replaced 0B010 0 PSM ERROR PSM link SW version Link to the PSM module could not be established Either the PSM board is malfunctioning or if the system software has just been updated the SW is too old and is not compatible with the PSM hardware 0B060 0 G 12 PSM WARNING NMEA 0183 parse error Parse errors detected on the NMEA 0183 interface Check NMEA 0183 cable signal levels etc Table G 2 ACU event messages Continued Chapter G System messages 98 133966 E2 Appendix H e gt 2 a 2 lt Approvals H 1 Satellite approvals TBD H 2 CE R amp TTE
148. en or red 9 5 10 1 Removing the ISM 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from S N TBD to locked position 4 Rotate the antenna so that you can reach the ISM 5 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance Tools needed e 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver o v c S wo 2 c zo o v E w o n 9 71 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Slide the cable support free in the key holes and leave it hanging in the cables uL o d Figure 9 94 Removing the ISM 7 Disconnect the two SUB D connectors using a small flat screw driver Figure 9 95 Removing the ISM Sub D connectors 8 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws loosened in step 5 9 Remove the ISM 9 72 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 10 2 Inserting a new ISM To insert a new Inertial Sensor Module follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 11 Replacing the Polarisation Unit 9 5 11 1 Removing the Polarisation Unit 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Tools needed 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door
149. ence of Rx or Tx LO parameter in the VSAT modem 98 133966 E2 Table G 2 ACU event messages Appendix G System messages G 9 System messages List of ACU events Error code ID ACU PCB Severity Description Explanation 0806D 0 ADM ERROR ADU power The ADU supply voltage is outside the allowed limits This could happen if the PSM fails to provide the requested supply voltage or if the voltage difference across the hotswap is unacceptable high 0806E 0 ADM ERROR VMU 10 MHz reference The VMU 10 MHz Rx or Tx reference signal is not present Whether this error Rx or Tx reference depends on the users selection on the modem profile page Make sure VMU Rx Tx cable is connected and that the VMU is configured to output the RX TX 10 MHz reference signal 0806F 0 ADM ERROR ROSS synchronization The ACU has become out of sync with the ROSS device most likely because the ACU has been replaced or the ROSS satellite profile is new A manual forced hand off sequence must be initiated from the ROSS refer to the ROSS manual for the procedure 08073 0 ADM WARNING Slave connection The system is configured as a dual antenna master but no dual mode slave has connected to it Either disable dual mode from the web mmi or configure a another system as a dual mode slave 08074 0 ADM WARNING Master connection The system is configured as a dual antenna slave but it was
150. eport contains historical information from the SAILOR 900 VSAT of up to 1 month It is sent as a zipped attachment to an e mail The file format is a comma separated value file csv The report can then be processed in spreadsheet applications e g Microsoft Excel Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL MINE DIAGNOSTICS REPORT DASHBOARD Sender email address Jecut0 thrane com SETTINGS List of recipients comma Satellite profiles Separated Jroone thrane com Blocking zones Send report each day 5 b ork Apply Cancel E mail setup BIRDS STATISTICS REPORT SESE Sender email address Ecu 10 thrane com ADMINISTRATION j T List of recipients comma noenegthrane com HELPDESK separated SITE MAP Send report each day X Cancel Send now Download statistics report day z Dovnload Figure 6 24 Web interface SETTINGS Reports example To set up sending a statistics report do as follows 1 Configure e mail first see E mail setup on page 6 32 2 Go to SETTINGS gt Reports 3 In the section STATISTICS REPORT enter the following Sender e mail address this address will be the e mail address from sending the report u fo E 22 LES 5 v List of recipients comma separated Send the report each Select disabled day default with 2 minute samples week with hourly samples or month with hourly samples The report contains statistics data for the selected 4 Click Apply You can a
151. er on the L Band frequency 1450 MHz A 3 1 3 4 band switching When using 4 band switching and a VSAT modem which is integrated with SAILOR 900 VSAT to use voltage and tone for switching the switching is done according to the following table LO frequency Voltage 11 19 V Tone 22 kHz MEER MIS 975GHz II 14V Tone off 10 7 11 9 GHz 10 25 GHz 11 14 V Toneon 112 124 GHz 10 75 GHz 16 19V Tone off 1L7 12 75 GHz 125 GHz 16 19 V Tone on 12 2 12 75 GHz Table A 6 4 band switching Currently none of the VSAT modems which are integrated with the SAILOR 900 VSAT use voltage and tone switching 98 133966 E2 Appendix A Technical specifications A 11 VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet Extended A L VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet Extended Input IF heo Ku band R75 waveguide 39 0 dBm min pectrum oo on inverting O type O frequency Extended 2 80 GHz X ON OFF 10 MHz reference ON OFF ooling xternal temperature controlled fan not incl BUC o c ES o c za c o w 2 T m 13 75 0 rI N SAT Ext TX xtended nput 10 950 1700 MHz z lt Output frequency range nput IF frequency range m E I N z OT c o c T mn N wn el B un o O Ic 2 W 3 Output power at P1dB orst case Output power 10 MHz ref OFF TX band at 35 dBm ref ain absolute linear ver output freq range ain relative ver 500 MHz BW ain relat
152. er than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide F a ad Mat L 35 mm L 35mm _ L 35 mm Figure 9 76 Azimuth drive modules remove cover 9 60 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 7 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 77 Azimuth drive belt loosen the belt tensioner 8 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position Figure 9 78 Azimuth drive belt adjust belt tension o v c c J i o v E E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 61 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 Remove the RF connector N type finger nut from the Rotary Joint Figure 9 79 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel 10 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the cover plate over the azimuth drive wheel 11 Remove the cover plate 12 Remove the Azimuth Drive Belt me e T Figure 9 80 Azimuth Drive Belt 9 62 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 8 6 Inserting a new Azimuth Drive Belt To insert a new Azimuth Drive Belt follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines Follow the instructions in Inserting a new Azimuth Motor on page 9 43 9 5 9 Replacing the Zero Reference Module ZRM The ADU has the following
153. ertical Symbol Rate 22 000 MS s e NID 1 Coverage Europe Appendix E DVB S satellites 98 133966 E2 Grounding and RF protection F1 Why is grounding required F1 1 Reasons for grounding Grounding the SAILOR 900 VSAT system is required for at least two reasons Safety Lightning protection of persons and equipment Protection ESD ElectroStatic Discharge protection of equipment F1 2 Safety First of all grounding of the system is required for safety reasons In the event of a lightning strike at the ADU a proper grounding of the system will provide a low resistance path to divert the strike discharge to seawater F1 3 ESD Protection The ESD protection circuits in the ACU rely on proper grounding of the system in order to work properly Otherwise sensitive circuits within the ACU might be damaged due to ESD when you are handling the equipment 98 133966 E2 Appendix F Fl u ac mo 5 oD E fe o Grounding Recommendations F2 Grounding Recommendations F2 1 Grounding the ACU The ACU should be grounded to the ship hull For this purpose you may use a short ADU cable and a grounding kit Further the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected For further information see Grounding the terminal on page 2 33 If you use the Extended cable support make the ground connections through the cable
154. es d min listed in the previous section are applied It is strongly recommended that interference free operation is verified experimentally before the installation is finalized CAUTION The ADU must never be installed Ay closer to a radar than d min even if experiments show that interference free operation can be obtained at shorter distances than d min in the previous section 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 15 Site preparation 3 2 7 4 GPS receivers Good quality GPS receivers will work properly very close to the ADU typically down to one meter outside the main beam 3 2 7 5 Other transmitters See the following figure for minimum recommended distance to transmitters in the frequency range below 1000 MHz lt 60 MHz 100 V m TX Power W 60 1000 MHz 10 V m Distance to transmitters m Figure 3 12 Recommended distance to transmitters m for frequencies below 1000 MHz 3 16 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Site preparation 3 2 8 Other precautions 3 2 8 1 Condensation and water intrusion If possible install the radome such that direct spray of seawater is avoided In some weather conditions there may occur condensation inside the radome The drain tube is designed to lead any water away from inside the radome Make sure the ADU s drain tube is open and that there it free space between the drain tube and the mounting surface so water can escape and there is vent
155. et E ES 3 5 aa E Di pese jr d Formatting as Table Styles Filter Select Font E Alignment _ Du Number mj Me LL Cels Jt _ Editing _ B1 fe UTC YYYY MM DD hh mm lz Pi a UTC s 2 1320153884 3 1320154004 4 1320154124 5 1320154244 6 1320154364 7 1320154484 8 1320154604 9 1320154724 10 1320154844 11 1320154964 12 1320155084 13 1320155204 14 1320155324 15 1320155444 16 1320155564 17 1320155684 18 1320155804 19 1320155924 20 1320156044 21 1320156164 22 1320156284 23 1320156404 24 1320156524 25 1320156644 26 1320156764 27 1320156884 28 1320157004 29 1320157124 30 1320157244 31 1320157364 32 1320157484 33 1320157604 34 1320157724 35 1320157844 UTC YYYY MM DD hh mm degree degree degree degree degree degree degree degree degree degree degree GHz GHz GHz t 2011 11 0113 24 356 363 349 55 794 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 2011 11 0113 26 355 364 348 55 94 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 2011 11 0113 28 356 363 350 55 794 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 2011 11 0113 30 356 362 349 55 94 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 11 07 2011 11 01 13 32 356 362 350 55 794 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 2011 11 0113 34 357 363 350 55 94 12 522 Fix 0 0 0 1 196 196 196 1 25 25 25 9 75 128 1107H 2011 1
156. evant for the service personnel during troubleshooting To set up sending a statistics report do as follows 1 Go to SETTINGS gt Reports 2 In the section DIAGNOSTICS REPORT enter the following Sender e mail address this address will be the e mail address from sending the report List of recipients comma separated Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface Send the report each Select disabled day default week or month The report contains events and notifications of the selected period 3 Click Apply To generate a diagnostic report click Send now or go to the page HELPDESK and click Generate report to download it directly to your computer See also Download of a diagnostic report or a statistics report on page 9 2 6 3 9 Dualantenna mode optional The following tasks must be taken care of when setting up a dual antenna system Configuring the Master ACU Configuring the Slave ACU Blocking zone setup Line up and commissioning At the bottom of the DASHBOARD of the web interface there is a section where you can switch over to the other ACU dashboard Next to Status you can see whether the current ACU is active or not Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL nnm SAILOR 900 VSAT nS DASHBOARD System status Tracking ACU part name TT 7016A m SETTINGS GPS poston SS A8 N 12031 E ADU part name TT 7009A SERVICE Vessel heading o ACU serial number ACU 4 ADMENIS
157. fies that a CE certified product conforms to European health environmental and safety regulations In short it makes the product legal to be sold in the European Union Continuous Monitoring DC Motor Driver Module Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network With dynamic addressing a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network Domain Name System A system translating server names URLs to server addresses Digital Video Broadcasting a set of standards relating to digital television Effective Isotropically Radiated Power The amount of power that would have to be emitted by an isotropic antenna that evenly distributes power in all directions to produce the peak power density observed in the direction of maximum antenna gain Glossary ElectroStatic Discharge Glossary 1 Glossary ETSI FPGA GNSS GPL GPS HDT IEC ISM KDM LAN LEN LGPL LNB LO Glossary 2 European Telecommunication Standard Institute Field Programmable Gate Array Global Navigation Satellite System e g GPS General Public License Global Positioning System A system of satellites computers and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver HeaDing True NMEA sentence International Electr
158. gure 9 40 Figure 9 41 Figure 9 42 Figure 9 43 Figure 9 44 Figure 9 45 Figure 9 46 Figure 9 47 Figure 9 48 Figure 9 49 Figure 9 50 Figure 9 51 Figure 9 52 Figure 9 53 Figure 9 54 Figure 9 55 Figure 9 56 Figure 9 57 Figure 9 58 Figure 9 59 Figure 9 60 Figure 9 61 Figure 9 62 Figure 9 63 Figure 9 64 Figure 9 65 Figure 9 66 Figure 9 67 98 133966 E2 List of figures Polarisation Motor Module inserting eese eene 9 31 Location OF the POM 9 32 Removing the PCM connectors wiccccpssncezesiascxdsensncssdansaveceoannainasacsceeunanentennseets 9 33 Motors dnd encoders eeina E genre reer eee ee ee ee 9 34 Location of the Elevation Motor amp Encoder eese 9 35 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner 9 35 Elevation Motor and Encoder adjust belt tension eee 9 36 Elevation DDM disconnect 2 CONMECIOMS 0cssccsscessssssancsssecsncstvesenscssncavessssaneeses 9 36 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the screws for the motor assembly 9 37 Elevation motor and encoder tighten the screws for the motor assembly 9 38 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension s ceeeesssss 9 38 Elevation motor and encoder check of belt tension esses 9 39 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tens
159. h Select another satellite 4 The calibration values could not be saved Possibly due to defective hardware 5 The antenna could not point with sufficient precision Check that the antenna is mounted in a stable way Other possible causes might be electrical or mechanical faults 6 No signal received Check that there is free line of sight Try again or try with another satellite 7 RF setup error e g missing or invalid TX frequency 8 Invalid satellite e g satellite not visible Table 6 3 Possible error codes during calibration The SAILOR 900 VSAT is calibrated now If the calibration failed there will be a message on the calibration screen 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 9 c 2 t D c 5 i Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 6 2 3 Flow chart for azimuth and cable calibration The following flow chart gives an example of an azimuth and cable calibration SAILOR 900 VSAT ready to power on ADU and ACU connected Connect ship heading Y Power On SAILOR 900 VSAT first time Y Connect PC to LAN 3 PC IP 192 168 0 10 255 255 255 0 y Open web browser Open SAILOR 900 VSAT web page IP 192 168 0 1 Y Select ADMINISTRATION in the menu enter user and password User admin Password 1234 Y Configure a satellite profile for azimuth calibration Select SETTINGS in the menu then select Satellite profiles an
160. he ADU The VIM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED green or red To replace the VIM do as follows Tool ded 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches dE 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 8mm open end spanner e 11 mm open end spanner 8 mm open end spanner Flat head screw driver Figure 9 18 Location of the VIM 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm of the GPS module faces the service hatch c v S J 2 iS zo c v E w c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 21 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4 Disconnect the 2 F connectors at the top of the VIM Figure 9 19 Replacing the VIM remove 2 F connectors 5 Disconnect the 2 N connectors one at the top and one at the bottom of the VIM the 2 F connectors note the connections on top of the VIM the SUB D connector then the small cable SMA connector at the bottom of the VIM Figure 9 20 Replacing the VIM remove 2 N 2 F 1 SMA and 1 SUB D connectors 9 22 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws and remove the VIM Figure 9 21 Replacing the VIM remove 4 Allen screws To insert a new VIM follow the instructions above in reve
161. he LNB and the transmit signal to the BUC 3 DC Motor Driver Module for cross elevation DDM The DDM shall based on inputs from the PCM control the torque delivered by the brush less DC motors BLDCM used to control the position of the parabolic reflector The DDM board is Communication slave of the ADU Serial Bus S Bus connecting the DC motor Driver Modules DDM the Polarization Motor Module PMM the Inertial Sensor Module ISM and the Pedestal Control Module PCM Connection to the BLDCM and delivering the required phase current to the motor Decoding the HALL sensor input from the Zero Reference Module ZRM o v c S c J i o v e E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 13 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Decoding the input from the Optical Rotary Encoder ORE Incorporating a break function when not powered 4 Cross elevation motor and encoder 5 Zero Reference Module x4 3 in the previous figure 1in the next figure ZRM not visible on photo In order to be able to find the predefined zero point of the antenna direction HALL sensors and corresponding magnets mount in the gearwheels Due to the magnetic hysteresis behaviour of the hall sensor the software will have to make the magnets pass the hall sensor in both directions and when use the mean value as the zero point The ZRM features two LEDs one for indication of
162. he antenna AZIMUTH Current azimuth of the antenna with reference to North POLARISATION RX POLARISATION HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL read from connected VSAT modem TX POLARIZATION X POL or Co POL read from connected VSAT modem GPS LATITUDE current latitude read from GPS module LONGITUDE current longitude read from GPS module FIX TYPE 2D or 3D Table 6 13 ANTENNA menu of the ACU Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Keypad and menus of the ACU ANTENNA n Description menu HEADING Ship s heading in degrees with reference to North provided by the ship s gyro VERSIONS Current software version SERIAL ACU ACU serial number NUMBERS ADU Serial number of the antenna Table 6 13 ANTENNA menu of the ACU Continued MODEM menu Description MODEM TYPE Connected modem type TX ENABLE On or off information delivered by the connected VSAT modem RX LOCK On or off information delivered by the connected VSAT modem SIGNAL LEVEL Current input signal level from VSAT modem iDirect openAMIP modem PWR 0 500 delivered by the connected modem For values lt 250 the antenna searches after a new signal Other modem Signal level in dB Table 6 14 MODEM menu of the ACU NETWORK menu Description PORT 1 2 IP Current IP address for LAN 1 and LAN 2 MASK 1 2 Current netmask for LAN 1 and LAN 2 PORT 3 IP LAN 3 Cu
163. he grounding point Use stainless steel bolts and washers Optimum grounding is achieved by connecting the ground wire to the bolt marked in Figure 3 22 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation Installation of the ADU e um n a Installation of the ADU Figure 3 22 ADU bolt for optimum grounding For further information on grounding and RF protection see Grounding and RF protection on page F 1 3 24 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Installation of the ADU 3 3 4 Alternative ADU cable The maximum allowed RF loss in the ADU cable must be lt 20 dB at 1950 MHz and 0 9 Ohm DC This is to ensure the performance of the system Preferably choose one of the cable types listed in the table below Cable Type Absolute maximum length G02232 D 6m RG223 D 25m RG214 U 50m S S 07272B 05 95 m S Table 3 7 ADU cable types and maximum lengths Check the data sheet from the cable supplier that both the RF attenuation and the DC resistance are kept within the maximum specified values ADU cable RF attenuation at 1950 MHz max 20 dB including connector ADU cable modem attenuation at 10 MHz Max 2 dB ADU cable modem attenuation at 36 and 54 MHz Max 4 dB ADU cable loop DC resistance max 0 9 Ohm Also ensure that the specified minimum bending radius is respected If this is not the case the loss in the cable will increase Check the do
164. he service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch e 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service hatch of the ADU Figure 9 13 Switch off the power to the antenna 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch wo Figure 9 14 GPS module facing the service hatch o v c o 2 iS so o v E w c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 19 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4 Disconnect the connector located on the bottom side of the GPS PCB Figure 9 15 Connector for GPS PCB 5 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws 3 11 t 1111 a sah WW 8 AMA aris a a amp Figure 9 16 Screws on GPS module 6 Lift the complete GPS module free in the key holes from the pedestal To insert a new GPS module follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 20 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 3 Replacing the VSAT Interface Module VIM Power LED green m E d Service LED green or red Figure 9 17 VSAT Interface Module VIM The VIM is the interface between the antenna cable signals power internal modem communication RX IF and L band TX and to the cable to the LNB BUC and PCM The VIM also provides power to the LNB and BUC and all other modules in t
165. horn to the OMT Before contacting your service partner check the LEDs on all modules VIM DDMs PCM PMM and ISM See LEDs of the ADU modules on page 9 9 and LEDs in the ACU on page 9 10 o v c S c J i o v e E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 17 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 1 1 Tools needed Have the following tools ready at hand when starting to replace modules e 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Torx 20 screw driver Flat head screw driver 8mm open end spanner 11 mm open end spanner 18 mm open end spanner Acoustic frequency meter 9 5 2 Replacing the GPS module Top view Bottom view Figure 9 12 GPS module The GPS Module is equipped with a receiver antenna on top side receiving the signals transmitted from the GPS satellites low orbit typical 10 12 are visible above the horizon On the opposite side bottom side of the GPS Module the engine is located It converts the GPS satellite signals into current position data latitude longitude and level A minimum of 4 GPS satellites should be seen by the GPS Module to produce a valid position The GPS module is identical to the ones used in Thrane amp Thrane SAILOR FleetBroadband products 9 18 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules To replace the GPS module do as follows 1 Open t
166. iDirect iNFINITI Serial iDirect INFINITI OpenAMIP iDirect Evolution Serial iDirect Evolution OpenAMIP COMTECH CDM 570L COMTECH CDM 625L COMTECH 570L and ROSS STM SatLink 2900 Generic modem Dual Antenna Master Figure 6 17 Supported VSAT modems in software version 1 30 u 5 22 LES 2 v Generic modem If you have a modem thatis not included in the list select the generic modem This is mainly used for troubleshooting purposes 4 Fillin or edit the data provided by your VSAT service provider Enter the passwords if needed Select the VSAT modem baud rate and whether you want to use the 10 MHz reference from the ACU or the VSAT modem The SAILOR 900 VSAT can work either using the Rx or Tx 10 MHz reference signals provided by the modem or using its own built in 10 MHz reference signal It is recommended to use the Tx 10 MHz reference signal from the modem For OpenAMIP IP address Make sure that you have entered this IP address also for the LAN connector that is used for the OpenAMIP modem see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 25 Configuration with the web interface 29 5 Click Apply to add the new profile to the list of VSAT modem profiles or to accept the edits For a generic modem you enter all parameters in the satellite profile ADD SATELLITE PROFILE Satellite profile name fSetellite prof w generic modem VSAT modem prof
167. ice amp maintenance 9 35 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 5 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position Figure 9 37 Elevation Motor and Encoder adjust belt tension 6 Disconnect the 8 pin connector and the 6 pin connector colored wires from the Elevation DDM Figure 9 38 Elevation DDM disconnect 2 connectors 9 36 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 7 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the motor assembly Figure 9 39 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the screws for the motor assembly 8 Slide free in the key holes of the motor assembly and remove the motor 9 5 7 2 Inserting a new Elevation Motor and Encoder To insert a new Elevation Motor and Encoder follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 String the Elevation belt around the pulley of the motor assembly and below the belt tensioner c v J 2 iS so o v E o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 37 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 2 Tighten the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the motor assembly Figure 9 40 Elevation motor and encoder tighten the screws for the motor assembly 3 Adjust the belt tension screw Ry Figure 9 41 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension The tension of the belt is 60 80 Hz on average use an Optibel frequency mea
168. identical ZRMs one for each drive wheel each axes e X Elevation ZRM e Elevation ZRM e Azimuth ZRM e Polarization ZRM S ie Figure 9 81 Zero Reference Modules ZRM location The ZRM has a Hall sensor detecting a zero point small magnet mounted on the drive wheel The zero point signal of the ZRM is sent to the PCM to be used in the orientation of the ADU Figure 9 82 Zero Reference Module ZRM c v J 2 iS so o v E c 92 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 63 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Tools needed e 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU For step by step instructions see Removing the X Elevation ZRM on page 9 64 Inserting a new X Elevation ZRM on page 9 66 Removing the Elevation ZRM on page 9 66 Inserting a new Elevation ZRM on page 9 67 Removing the Azimuth ZRM on page 9 67 Inserting a new Azimuth ZRM on page 9 69 Removing the Polarisation ZRM on page 9 69 Inserting a new Polarisation ZRM on page 9 70 9 5 9 1 Removing the X Elevation ZRM 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Rotate the antenna dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position
169. ield Table 4 2 N connector outline and pin assignment Do not use TNC connectors on the ADU antenna cable or on pigtails TNC connectors cannot carry the DC current for operating the ADU 4 1 7 Rx Tx connectors for VMU Connect the Rx and Tx channels of the VMU to the Rx and Tx connectors of the ACU with the 2 supplied Rx Tx cables 75 Ohm coax F F 1 m Outtine mu Pin function on the ACU number 1 Inner conductor 10 MHz clock VSAT Rx Tx 2 Outer conductor GND Shield Table 4 3 F connector Rx and Tx outline and pin assignment For step by step guidelines how to set up the VSAT modem see VMU settings requirements on page C 1 Chapter 4 Interfaces 98 133966 E2 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 1 8 NMEA 0183 connector RS 422 Connect the ship s gyro to this connector Table 4 4 NMEA 0183 2000 connector outline and pin assignment Hardware prepared for NMEA 2000 for future use NMEA 2000 power 9 16 VDC NMEA 2000 LEN Load Equivalency Number 2 100mA 4 1 8 1 NMEA 0183 The NMEA 0183 connection supports IEC 61162 1 and IEC 61162 2 e EC 61162 1 baud rate 4800 format 8N1 e EC 61162 2 baud rate 38400 format 8N1 The baud rate is auto detected by the ACU the user cannot configure this interface Supported NMEA string 1 HEHDT North seeking Gyro compass 2 GPHDT GPS compass 3 HNHDT Non North seeking gyro compass
170. if you want to protect the system against unintended changes or tampering of the system Study this screen thoroughly and decide which areas of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system you want to give non administrator users access to To set up the user permissions do as follows 1 From the left navigation pane select ADMINISTRATION gt User P permissions Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL Mn ALLOW USERS TO DASHBOARD iem Upload software C ves No o SETTINGS bie SERVICE Change satellite profiles C ves f No e ADMINISTRATION Change VSAT modem profiles C Yes No t jo User permissions i Change blocking zones C Yes G No Export import config Change network C ves No Factory default HELPDESK Change email settings C ves G No SITE MAP Change reports settings C ves G No Perform calibration C ves No Modify XIM data C Yes No Perform self test C Yes No Perform line up C Yes G No Change dual antenna settings C Yes G No Apply Cancel Figure 6 37 Web interface ADMINISTRATION User permissions 2 For each item under ALLOW USERS TO select Yes to allow access 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 45 Configuration with the web interface Noto block access to the settings Then the pages are read only changes cannot be made by non administrator users Change network Change IP configuration of the LAN connectors For further information see Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 Change email settings Change e
171. ighten screws eese 9 h X Elevation Motor amp Encoder adjust belt tension sessssss 9 51 Belt tension in 3 positions casio epe Sob MARK VUE SE RUNE R F EUM E Ve E FCR MEREEAR 9 52 Cross Elevation motor assembly tighten screws eese 9 52 Polarisation Motor disconnecting power esses eee eene enne ntn 9 53 Polarisation Motor removing 4x4 mm Allen screws eere 9 53 Removing the sub D connector of the PMM eeseeeseeeeeeen nennen 9 54 XIX List of figures Figure 9 68 Figure 9 69 Figure 9 70 Figure 9 71 Figure 9 72 Figure 9 73 Figure 9 74 Figure 9 75 Figure 9 76 Figure 9 77 Figure 9 78 Figure 9 79 Figure 9 80 Figure 9 81 Figure 9 82 Figure 9 83 Figure 9 84 Figure 9 85 Figure 9 86 Figure 9 87 Figure 9 88 Figure 9 89 Figure 9 90 Figure 9 91 Figure 9 92 Figure 9 93 Figure 9 94 Figure 9 95 Figure 9 96 Figure 9 97 Figure 9 98 Figure 9 99 Figure 9 100 Figure 9 101 Figure 9 102 Figure 9 103 Figure 9 104 XX Polarisation Encoder removing sees eese eene tnnt nnn ennt 9 54 Location of the X Elevation Drive Belt esee eren 9 55 Removing the cable drum ssssssssssssssesesseseesesseseesrsseseesesseseesessessesessessesensessessesesse 9 56 Location of the Elevation Drive Belt en sssseseesesseseesesseseesessesse
172. ilation for the ADU e um 1 n i Thee Free space m UNE Figure 3 13 Drain pipe with free space It is recommended not to use pneumatic tools for cleaning the radome especially at a short distance and directly at the split between top and bottom 3 2 8 2 Deposits Do not place the ADU close to a funnel as smoke deposits are corrosive Furthermore deposits on the radome can degrade performance 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 17 Installation of the ADU 3 3 Installation of the ADU The ADU is shipped fully assembled You have to install it on the mast and attach the ADU cable lift the ADU without damaging the radome Make sure that the sling can carry the ADU s weight 135 kg 288 lbs i WARNING Use a strong webbed sling with a belt to motions in windy conditions Always use tag lines to 1 WARNING The ADU may be subject to swaying stabilise the ADU during hoisting Webbed sling with belt Tag lines Figure 3 14 Use of strong sling with a belt and tag lines for safe hoisting Before installing the ADU read the following guidelines 3 18 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Installation of the ADU 3 3 1 Installing the ADU Make sure that there is sufficient space underneath the ADU to open the service hatch Through this hatch you access the ADU modules for service and maintenance Provide sufficient free space for access through the ser
173. ile Profile with generic modem Apply Cancel Satellite position e Polarisation skew Po e Maximum inclination e RX polarisation Horizontal Vertical TX polarisation Co pol C x pol RX IF frequency b wm LNB LO frequency 575 682 xl RX RF frequency o GHz TX RF frequency o GHz Tracking RX frequency VSAT modem User defined b Ghz C DVB S DvB S2 Symbol rate b Mss NID b C pve power Narrow band C VSAT modem RSSI Apply Cancel Figure 6 18 Satellite profile for generic modem 6 26 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 4 Setting up Blocking zones RX and TX On this page you define blocking zones i e NO TX and RX zones enter azimuth values and elevation angles for each blocking zone You must select Active to enable a blocking zone Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL 0000000 BLOCKING ZONES DASHBOARD Active Azimuth Elevation No TX SETTINGS EE E Satellite profiles Vv 264 jzez Fes o fez o Vv Blocking zones ofan rH p Eso Fes so o Vv E mail setup O b m ko p o fio o oO Reports n p e p b k a e r SERVICE r Bp E Be B r ADMINISTRATION r BR Bobo FP HELPDESK SITEMAP o b b b xb IL Apply Cancel 45 270 90 180 Figure 6 19 Web interface SETTINGS Blocking zones azimuth and elevation To define and set a blocking zone do as follows 1 Select SETTINGS gt Blocking zones 2 Sele
174. imum length o e 2 D c E v o c e w 5 2 3 2 Calculating the maximum power cable length For 24 VDC operation the total impedance must be max 60 mOhm Rmax including the source impedance in the ship installation Reou real The total impedance is made up of the following Source impedance in the ship installation Impedance of the selected power cable To calculate the maximum cable extension do as follows 1 First measure the source impedance in the ship installation as shown in Measuring the ship source impedance on page 5 2 2 Find the resistance per meter Rwire for the cable type you are going to use For 4 mm2 AWG 11 the value is 4 8 mOhm m at 55 C For 6 mm2 AWG 10 the value is 3 8 mOhm m at 55 C 98 133966 E2 Chapter 5 Connecting power 573 Connecting power For other cable types refer to the data sheet for the cable Maximum length 0 5 x Rmax Rsource Rwire The length is multiplied by 0 5 above because there are two conductors in the cable If the TT 6080A Power Supply is used use Rsource 0 mOhm 5 2 3 3 Examples for using the TT 6080A Power Supply AWG1l max 0 5 x 60 mOhm 0 4 8 mOhm m 6 2 m AWG10 max 0 5 x 60 mOhm 0 3 8 mOhm m 7 9 m 5 3 Connecting power 5 3 0 1 To connect the power cable to the ACU 1 Connect the positive and negative input terminals to the ship s DC supply according to the recommendations in the previous sections 2 Con
175. ing and RF protection 98 133966 E2 Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls F5 Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls F5 1 Grounding the ACU The ACU should preferably be grounded with the short ADU cable and a grounding kit available from Thrane amp Thrane Further the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected The ground connection must be established at a dedicated RF ground either capacitive or electrical coupled Bear in mind that the ADU ground connection is to be made at the same electrical ground potential as the ACU see Grounding the ADU LL aa E ec 71 a E E 2 iu 98 133966 E2 Appendix F Grounding and RF protection F 9 Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls F 5 2 Grounding the ADU If the mounting base of the ADU is electrically connected to any other ground potential than the ACU e g Lightning Ground the ADU must be isolated at its mounting bolts by means of shoulder bushings and washers see section F 6 3 However a ground connection must be established via one of the mounting bolts using a separate ground cable The ground cable must be routed parallel and in close proximity to the shielded coax cable hence connecting the ADU to the ACU Grounding kit A heavy gauge wire with tinned strands min 6 mm can be used for this purpose Heavy Gauge Wire gt
176. inium hulls eere F 8 Alternative grounding for fibreglass hulls ceres F 10 S pa ate gro nd XD coi emin avra ien tu naa te litum Ere ende aee eai Te in Mns pe EREE BU QUE F 11 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base essere F 12 ADU isolation and grounding cable seen F 13 Jumper cable Tor grounding specifications ssscntssscnssnsrassncsasaanancansnecansvnennsoasenncnds F 14 System messages Approvals 98 133966 E2 Chapter 1 Table 1 1 Chapter 2 Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Chapter 3 Table 3 1 Table 3 2 Table 3 3 Table 3 4 Table 3 5 Table 3 6 Table 3 7 Table 3 8 Chapter 4 Table 4 1 Table 4 2 Table 4 3 Table 4 4 Table 4 5 Table 4 6 Table 4 7 Table 4 8 Table 4 9 Table 4 10 Table 4 11 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Table 6 1 Table 6 2 98 133966 E2 List of tables About this manual List of Related Documents ccssshscesnssusacasssntesensncsdesussnncstuasvaasssaneanuentunteucnshastaanusarsion 1 2 Introduction Model and part numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system T amp T units 2 11 Model and part numbers for options of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system 2 1 Installation Maximum distance from the ship s motion center versus ship s roll period 3 7 Mast dimensions without braces ceo ettet e OR IE Let Rb ta c pe ups tuia sa 3 11 Mast dimensions with 3 braceS
177. ink 2900 and the SAILOR 900 VSAT are fully integrated and require almost no user setup STM SatLink 2900 software version required 14 2 0 or higher C 4 1 1 Connections nn D c B E Nn gt Connect the ACU and STM SatLink 2900 with the following cables Ethernet cable for TCP IP data communication Connect LAN A on the VSAT modem to LAN 1 on the ACU 75 Ohm RF cables F F connectors for RX and TX frequencies Figure C 12 Connecting SatLink 2900 VSAT modem to the ACU See also Connecting a Satlink2900 VSAT modem on page 4 11 C 4 1 2 Modem configuration requirements Type the following command in a modem console to set up the STM Satlink 2900 modem to use the SAILOR 900 VSAT odu antenna 30 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements C 15 STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem C 16 To display the antenna setup for the STM Satlink 2900 modem type odu antctrl show Example odu antctrl show Antenna Controller Configuration Type Thrane amp Thrane SAILOR 900 Enabled All IP address 10 110 2 226 Polling frequency 5 sec Antenna Stability Tries 300 Antenna Controller Status Controller detected no Packets sent Packets received 0 C 4 2 ACU configuration To set up the ACU to work with an STM Satlink 2900 VSAT modem do as follows 1 Add a modem profile with the STM Satlink 2900 modem See VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24
178. ion of the connector is connected to the NMEA 0183 connector panel of the bus of the vessel using the included ACU connector multi connector 10 Measure that the power has the correct polarity in the power connector before connecting it to the ACU power input Vint left Vin right Use a volt meter See Table 4 1 DC Input plug outline and pin assignment on page 4 3 Table 7 2 Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring Continued 98 133966 E2 Chapter 7 Installation check Installation check list Functional test in harbor 7 3 Installation check list Functional test in harbor If step 4 is successful and step 5 is not then it seems like the DNS is not configured correctly Check with the VSAT modem documentation how the DNS server must be set up Obtain DNS server address automatically or enter specific DNS server addresses Step Task Further information Done L Check that the antenna is The logon LED in the ACU display tracking the satellite must be steady green and the display shows TRACKING In the web interface check DASHBOARD System status Tracking 2 Check that the VMU is in lock In the web interface check and ready for Tx DASHBOARD gt VSAT MODEM gt Signal level and RX frequency show values 3 Connect a user PC LAN not Check the VSAT modem the service PC to the documentation for details Internet LAN connector either on the LAN p
179. ioner 9 39 Azimuth motor remove e 9 41 Azimuth motor loosen the belt tensioner esee eene 9 4 Azimuth motor adjust belt PeristOII usse cese pre nee pap ec aaa apa x c RUE 9 42 Azimuth DDM disconnect connector ecce eeenetee en ntnntnennne 9 42 Azimuth motor loosen the screws for the motor assembly 9 43 Azimuth motor tighten the screws for the motor assembly 9 44 Azimuth motor adjust belt tension acti coa ca eR Out tantu aa e ated cR Ade 9 44 Azimuth motor tighten the belt tensioner eeeeeesseeseeeeeeen nennen 9 45 Azimuth encoder remove COVEN sscssceccecesseesseeceeeeeseaceeceesceeeceaceaecaeeceaeeaecees 9 46 Azimuth DDM disconnect connector saepe ae ior ber D irap or Mp erai utn 9 46 Azim th encoder FBITIOUG e acu oat sa c EE FRUTA aisea aaa ai aa n 9 47 Azimuth encoder adjust belt tension nennen enne 9 47 Azimuth Encoder adjust belt tension sees eene 9 48 Azimuth motor tighten the belt tensioner eeeeeseeeseeeeeeen nennen 9 48 Replacement of X Elevation Motor amp Encoder 1 eese 9 49 X Elevation Motor amp Encoder belt tension adjustment screw 9 50 Cross Elevation motor assembly 4 Allen screws eere 9 50 Cross Elevation motor assembly do not t
180. ions for the ACU Continued A 1 4 Supported VSAT modems VSAT modems supported iDirect iNFINITI Serial iDirect iNFINITI OpenAMIP iDirect Evolution Serial iDirect Evolution OpenAMIP COMTECH CDM 570L COMTECH CDM 625L COMTECH 570L and ROSS STM SatLink 2900 Gilat SkyEdge II For a list of supported VSAT modems see also the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet Table A 4 Supported VSAT modems 98 133966 E2 Appendix A Technical specifications A 5 Outline drawings A 2 Outline drawings A 2 1 ADU e e e cB fo vt D P t a Oo t m Figure A 1 Outline drawing ADU A 6 Appendix A Technical specifications 98 133966 E2 Outline drawings A 2 2 ACU bulkhead Nn e E oO o p E ad 3m gi g o B SIS E El i it E i Hal O eji i pa 9 F f 8 ge E e EB d E E SY E E is a wa E J es pan DE Weigh NEXT A E EST LICATI mi ff Te
181. it As long as an event is active itis shown in the ACU display and the web interface in HELPDESK gt Event list or click the event icon on the DASHBOARD M Active events and notifications are shown As soon as the event is cleared it is not displayed any longer It is then moved to the Notifications section Notifications are cleared after 24 hours State the Event ID when contacting your service partner The event description might contain a number of digits in brackets e g 00000005 This is supplemental information and used for service and diagnostics purposes Nn E fo I wu c E o 2 wn ma A 98 133966 E2 G 1 List of ADU events G 2 List of ADU events Error code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A001 0 Antenna ERROR Production data Production data is invalid 0A002 0 Antenna ERROR XIM internal Antenna configuration data stored in the PCM module is invalid 0A003 0 Antenna ERROR XIM external Antenna configuration data stored in the VIM module is invalid 0A004 0 Antenna ERROR XIM I X match Antenna configuration data stored in the PCM module does not match the configuration data stored in the VIM module 0A005 0 Antenna ERROR Antenna type The configuration antenna type is unsupported or unknown 0A006 0 Antenna ERROR PCM FPGA load The PCM FPGA cannot be initialised and loaded correctly 0A007 0 Antenna ERROR VIM F
182. ite profile See VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24 Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL MIN SATELLITE PROFILES DASHBOARD Namev Position SETTINGS 7E W3A Eutelsat PE Edit Delete Activate Satellite profiles 15W Telstar 12 15 W Edit Re activate VSAT modem profiles New entry Blocking zones Network E mail setup Reports SERVICE ADMINISTRATION Figure 6 13 Web interface SETTINGS list of satellite profiles example 6 3 3 2 Satellite profiles New entry and Edit Each satellite profile has one assigned VSAT modem profile 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration u fo E D LES 5 vw Configuration with the web interface DASHBOARD EDIT SATELLITE PROFILE SETTINGS Satellite profile name ASTRA 4A DVB Satellite profiles VSAT modem profiles VSAT modem profile Generic Blocking zones Satellite position fe E o Network E mail setup Polarisation skew fo e Reports Maximum inclination b SERVICE Elevation cutoff 10 ADMINISTRATION RX polarisation C Horizontal vertical HELPDESK SITE MAP TX polarisation C Co pol X pol RX IF frequency 1573 000 MHz LNB LO frequency 10 250000 GHz zl RX RF frequency 11 823000 GHz TX RF frequency 14 000000 GHz TRACKING Tracking type DVB S DVB S2 RX frequency vSAT modem User defined Symbol rate 27 500 MS s NID es cancel Figure 6 14 Web interface SETTINGS Satellite profiles new entry example
183. itten B 2 rx lcl osc tx lcl osc SATELLITE H 2 hunt_frequency SATELLITE hunt_bandwidth K 1 max skew SATELLITE Maximum skew of the beam short axis to the geosynchronous arc P 2 polarity tx_polarity SATELLITE EJ 3 longitude max_lat SATELLITE 5 2 pol_skew T 2 tx_frequency SATELLITE tx_bandwidth Ww 1 latlong interval MOBILE w Message contains single value in seconds Does not generate Options file key Figure C 3 Supported OpenAMIP commands Messages sent from VSAT Explanation modem S 15 000000 0 000000 Longitude Max lat Pol skew 0 000000 H 1451 815000 1 905000 Hunt frequency Hunt bandwidth PHV Rx polarity Tx polarity B 11250 000000 12800 00000 Rx lcl osc Tx lcl osc T1403 290000 0 618000 Tx frequency Tx bandwidth A 15 Keepalive interval in mS ACU s message W 300 latlong interval in seconds ACU w message L11 Modem locked K 90 000000 Max skew Table C 1 Messages sent from the VSAT modem to the ACU examples Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem Explanation s11 Functional Tx OK w 155 794010 12 52272 985523005 GPS valid Latitude Longitude Time Table C 2 Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem examples gt The iDirect modems only sends the satellite information once when booting If the ACU h
184. ive ver 36 MHz BW X band X band 0 Hz 00 Hz kHz 0 kHz 00 kHz MHz t 2 x 33 dBm carriers minal eviation Q ies 3 Typ 950 39 0 61 65 vs o o o ojojojo vs MD3 External ref freq input xternal reference freq input ower supply voltage upply power Temperature range gt Q amp 10 000000 o D a pa o 5 x A 6 3 2 1375 950 75 14 390 i 61 TXband fee i E 100__ 200 orced cooling 3 torage Dimensions 3 3 0 Table A 7 Technical specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC ocked to 10 MHz external reference over IF interface or ACU internal 2700 98 133966 E2 A 12 Appendix A Technical specifications Appendix B VMU cable specifications This appendix contains cable specifications for cables between the ACU and a VSAT modem Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI TT7016A e Modem Cable iNIFINITI iDirect VSAT modem ue c s E fo v ce v o 2 n EL 2 v gt 98 133966 E2 B 1 Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI T17016A B 1 Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI TT7016A V 140 133HS 31v9S 4
185. len screws visible when the connectors are removed and remove the Elevation DDM 9 26 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 4 4 Inserting a new Elevation DDM To insert a new Elevation DDM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 4 5 Removing the Azimuth DDM To replace the Azimuth DDM do as follows Tools needed 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Flat head screw driver 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch 4 Locate the Azimuth DDM at the front of the antenna Figure 9 27 location of the Azimuth DDM c v c 5 J 2 iS zo o v E o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 27 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 5 Disconnect the 3 connectors at the right of the Azimuth DDM then the 2 SUB D connectors at the left of the Azimuth DDM Figure 9 28 Azimuth DDM connectors 6 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws visible when the connectors are removed and remove the Azimuth DDM 9 5 4 6 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM To insert a new Azimuth DDM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 5 Replacing the Polarisation Motor Module PMM 9 5 5 1 Removing the Polarisation Motor Module
186. libration without NID can be useful in regions where the satellite operators do not broadcast NID US China Australia etc For NID 0 the NID is not used when checking the satellite link Table 6 1 Satellite requirements for elevation and carrier Elevation cutoff Not relevant for calibration 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 5 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 4 Click Apply to save the settings for the service profile for calibration The system is ready for the azimuth and cable calibration 6 2 2 Heading and calibration of azimuth and cable Access the page for heading and calibration through SERVICE gt Calibration SIGNAL 0000000 DASHBOARD SETTINGS SERVICE Upload Calibration Line up Dual antenna mode XIM data ADMINISTRATION HELPDESK SITE MAP CALIBRATION Fixed heading Enable Vessel heading Azimuth calibration Status Result Azimuth calibration value Satellite Longitude Pol skew Polarisation Tracking frequency Symbol rate Satellite identifier NID Cable calibration Calibration ready Unknown 85 72 User defined v asw o Horizontal v 11 785 GHz o MS s e NID w 70 Figure 6 5 Web interface SERVICE Calibration If you do not want to enter the satellite data on the calibration page you can set up a service profile for calibration see 6 2 1 Check that the satellite transponder is visibl
187. llation of the VMU For a list of supported VSAT modems see the SAILOR 900 VSAT data sheet or Figure 6 17 Supported VSAT modems in software version 1 30 3 6 1 General mounting considerations VMU 1 Mount the VMU close to the ACU preferably at a distance less than 1 m 2 Connect all cables See Interfaces of the VMU on page 4 9 for a description of the connectors for supported VSAT modems For cable specifications see VMU cable specifications on page B 1 3 6 1 1 Connectors and pin out of the VMU For connectors and pin out see the user documentation of the VMU and Interfaces of the VMU on page 4 9 3 6 1 2 Wiring Power Provide power to the VMU as described in the user documentation of the unit Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Installing the dual antenna mode optional 37 Installing the dual antenna mode optional You can use the SAILOR 900 VSAT in dual antenna mode with 2 ADUS 2 ACUs and the dual antenna accessories kit The kit consists of 2 75 Ohm RF cables an RF splitter and an RF combiner In case one antenna enters a blocking zone the other antenna of the dual antenna system takes over and the system continues working There is a Master ACU and a Slave ACU The VSAT modem is connected to and configured in the Master ACU The Slave ACU is configured as a slave unit It is connected with an Ethernet cable to the Master ACU from which it gets all satellite information e um 1
188. lso send the report at any time by clicking Send now or download it directly to your computer by clicking Download You can select statistics for the day week or month Use Send now to validate the e mail setup 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 33 Configuration with the web interface The following parameters are recorded in the statistics report Parameter recorded Description Hostname Host name entered in the web interface on the page SETTINGS gt Network ACU SN ACU serial number SW ver ADU SN ADU serial number Software version System type SAILOR 900 VSAT or SAILOR 100 Satellite TV Table 6 10 Statistics report header record Parameter recorded Description UTC s UTC YYYY MM DD hh mm UTC in seconds and date format for the data set RSSI Av RSSI Max RSSI Min Received signal strength average maximum and minimum value for the sampling interval POS Lat degree POS Long degree POS Valid Heading Samp degree Heading Max degree Heading Min degree Heading Range degree Latitude value of position Longitude value of position Fix valid position No Fix invalid position Ship s heading sample maximum and minimum value range for the sampling interval See Figure 6 25 Statistics how to read data for a range Antenna Azi degree Antenna Azi Max degree Antenna Azi Min degree Antenna Azi Range degre
189. mail addresses for sending reports For further information see E mail setup on page 6 32 Modify XIM data Only used during service and maintenance For further information see Updating VIM PCM calibration data on page 9 89 3 Click Apply The settings to which access is denied are now greyed out for the non administrator user 6 3 11 4 Importing and exporting a system configuration If you need to reuse a configuration in another SAILOR 900 VSAT system you can save the current configuration to a file which can then be loaded into another SAILOR 900 VSAT You can also use this feature for backup purposes The configuration file contains all the settings you have entered during system setup satellite profiles modem profiles LAN setup blocking zones etc To save a configuration to a file do as follows 1 Select ADMINISTRATION gt Export import config 2 Click the button Export Follow the download instructions on the screen You can use this configuration file for upload into another SAILOR 900 VSAT SIGNAL LELLT TL TU EXPORT CONFIGURATION TO FILE DASHBOARD _Export SETTINGS SERVICE IMPORT CONFIGURATION FROM FILE ADMINISTRATION Browse Upload User permissions Export import config Factory default HELPDESK SITE MAP Figure 6 38 Web interface Administration Export import configuration Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface To load a configuration from a file d
190. mast depending on the actual installation The ground cable must be connected at one of the mounting grounding bolts on the ADU Use bolts and washers of Stainless steel and seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion If the ADU is to be isolated from the mounting base shoulder bushings and washers must be used see figure F 7 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base on page F 12 At the other end connect the ground cable as described in Grounding the ACU on page F 2 F6 3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base In cases where the ADU is to be isolated from the mounting base shoulder bushings and washers accessories must be used as illustrated below Please note that the isolation has to be implemented on all four mounting bolts including the bolt securing the ground cable PA sol ing washer a ae j X A j SS lt q Plain washer AA wl stainless steel ll cc Spring washer Isolating shoulder bush stainless steel Figure F 7 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base The ground cable must be connected at one of the mounting grounding bolts on the ADU as illustrated below Chapter F Grounding and RF protection 98 133966 E2 Separate ground cable Remember to seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion
191. ment of ADU modules 9 5 12 2 Inserting a new BUC Fan To insert a new BUC Fan follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 13 Replacing the Block Up Converter BUC Figure 9 103 Block Up Converter BUC The BUC converts the L band IF 950 1700 MHz up to Ku band radio signal 13 75 14 50 GHz extended and amplifies the TX power level The BUC receives the TX signal and power from the VIM 9 5 13 1 Removing the BUC 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on Tools needed page 9773 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 9 78 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 2 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the waveguide flange at the side of the BUC Figure 9 104 BUC removing 3 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws from the bracket at the side of the BUC Figure 9 105 BUC removing continued 4 Slide the BUC to the right to free it from the Polarisation Unit 5 Disconnect the finger nut N connector from the BUC 9 5 13 2 Inserting a new BUC To insert a new BUC follow the instructions above in reverse order 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance c v c 5 J 2 iS o o d Z o n Removal and replacement of ADU modules Tools needed 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Torx20 screw driver 9 5 14 Replacing the L
192. minimum value for Internet connection is around 2 3 dB C 2 2 3 VSAT modem option file The option file of the VSAT modem must also include the following information Section in option file Description Satellite Receive frequency of the transponder Used with rx information freq command Transmit frequency if known otherwise just a dummy tx frequency e g 1 000 MHz Used with tx freq command SAILOR 900 The modem provides RX and TX frequency information VSAT via a data connection to the SAILOR 900 VSAT information to the correct Ku Band frequency and provide the correct L Band frequency to the VSAT modem LO up conversion frequency of 12 8 GHz The single cable solution makes it possible to configure the VSAT modem to use any LO frequency in the range from 9 6 GHz to 11 3 GHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT will tune The SAILOR 900 VSAT has an extended 8 Watt BUC with Table C 5 Requirements for VSAT modem option file Non OpenAMIP 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements nn D c Ez B E ue gt CH Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 Section in option file Description GPS The iDirect modem must be set to mobile unit and receive the GPS information from the ACU with the command latlong lat lt long gt Tx handshake must be disabled in the iDirect modem Rx 10 MHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT can work either using
193. ministration settings user name password The Administration settings require an Administration user name and password To log on as administrator do as follows 1 Select ADMINISTRATION from the left navigation pane 2 Enter the Administration user name and password The default user name is admin and the default password is Thrane amp Thrane Please enter administrator username and password DASHBOARD ADMINISTRATOR LOGON S SETTINGS User name E w SERVICE Password gm P ADMINISTRATION Logon Cancel S e W HELPDESK SITE MAP Forgot administrator password Figure 6 34 Web interface Administration If you have forgotten the administrator password you can reset the password For further information see the next section 3 Click Logon The Administration page is now updated to let you change the user name and password or log off Administration 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 43 Configuration with the web interface To change the administrator password do as follows 1 After entering the administrator user name and password in the ADMINISTRATION page locate the section Change administrator logon Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL nul Please remember to log off after use DASHBOARD Change administrator logon SETTINGS User name E dmin SERVICE New password C ADMINISTRATION Retype new password User permissions Export import config Administrator logoff Factory default Figure 6 35 Web
194. n This chapter is organised in the following sections Unpacking Site preparation Installation of the ADU Installation of the ACU bulkhead Installation of the 19 rack version of the ACU Installation of the VMU o E T T n c 3 1 Unpacking 3 1 1 What s in the box 3 1 1 1 ADU Unpack your SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU and check that the following items are present ADU with 4 lifting brackets already mounted Package with bolts washers and cable glands 2 sizes 3 1 1 2 ACU bulkhead Unpack your SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU bulkhead and check that the following items are present 1x Ethernet cable 2 m Power connector 2 x 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1m for Rx and Tx NMEA multi connector Installation manual this manual Quick guide Cable relief 98 133966 E2 3 1 Unpacking 3 2 3 1 1 3 ACU 19 rack version Unpack your SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 19 rack version and check that the following items are present e 1x Ethernet cable 2 m 1x Ethernet cable short Power connector e 2x75 Ohm coax cables F F 1m for Rx and Tx NMEA multi connector Installation manual this manual Quick guide 3 12 Initial inspection Inspect the shipping cartons and wooden box immediately upon receipt for evidence of damage during transport If the shipping material is severely damaged or water stained request that the carrier s agent be present when opening the cartons and wooden box Save all
195. n Check for vibrations or malfunctioning ISM 0A021 0 Antenna ERROR Azi axis calibration Azimuth axis zero reference not found Check belt and zero reference module info 0x00000001 Timeout operation did not complete in time 0x00000010 Encoder or mechanical problem 0x00000020 Zero reference not found 0x00000040 End stop not found 0A022 0 Antenna ERROR Xel axis calibration Cross elevation axis zero reference or end stops not found at expected locations Check belt zero reference module and end stops info See POST ID PCM ANT AZI 0A023 0 Antenna ERROR Ele axis calibration Elevation axis zero reference or end stops not found at expected locations Check belt zero reference module and end stops info See POST ID PCM ANT AZI 0A024 0 Antenna ERROR Pol axis calibration Polarisation axis zero reference or end stops not found at expected locations Check movement of the polarisation unit and the zero reference module info See POST ID PCM ANT AZI Nn o a I4 Nn o E o g Nn 2 A Table G 1 ADU event messages Continued 98 133966 E2 Appendix G System messages G 3 List of ADU events Error code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A025 0 Antenna ERROR Antenna calibration One or more errors occurred during antenna start up info 0x00000001 Timeout calibration did not complete in time 0x00000010 Azimuth axis 0x0000002
196. n OpenAMIP C 11 OpenAMIP C 5 VSAT restrictions v W warning messages G 1 warnings 9 3 web interface browser settings 6 17 connect 6 2 LAN connector 4 7 navigating 6 16 refresh 6 7 web mmi LAN connector 4 7 Wiring 4 1 5 1 X XIM 9 91 XIM data 9 89 modify 6 46 Z Zeroconf 6 31 zone command line interface D 11 98 133966 E2 98 133966 E info thrane com thrane com Thrane amp Thrane
197. n the XIM data has been successfully copied from one module to the other the web interface displays a window showing the status of both modules as Valid Select boxes are greyed out XIM DATA PCM IM Antenna type KU 100 cm KU 100 cm System type VSAT VSAT Unit no ADU 100 5 ADU 100 5 Status Valid Valid Figure 9 123 XIM data valid The XIM data are now updated and the SAILOR 900 VSAT is operational again 9 90 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Troubleshooting 9 7 Troubleshooting 9 7 1 Overview This section describes an initial check of the primary functions of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system and provides some guidelines for troubleshooting if one of the checks should fail Generally if a fault occurs without any obvious reason it is always recommended to observe the LEDs and the ACU display showing the active events Possible failure states are shown in the web interface and the display of the ACU SAFE MODE e g hardware error missing communication link between the ADU and ACU excessive ship motion e XIM error after exchange of modules ADU POST error hardware error ACU POST error hardware error For information on the function of the LEDs see Status signalling with LEDs and status messages on page 9 8 For a list of all the error messages and warnings see Event messages overview on page G 1 9 2 Event list for troubleshooting You can use the event list for troubleshooting It i
198. nd 15 s2 Linear accelerations 2 5 g max any direction Table A 2 Technical specifications for the Above Deck Unit A 2 Appendix A Technical specifications 98 133966 E2 SAILOR 900 VSAT system components Item Satellite acquisition Vibration operational Vibration survival Shock Temperature ambient Humidity Rain IP class Wind resistance Ice Solar radiation Compass safe distance Maintenance scheduled Maintenance unscheduled Built in tests Power OFF Input power Specification Automatic w Gyro GPS compass input Sine IEC 945 8 7 2 DNV A MIL STD 167 1 5 1 3 3 5 Random Maritime Sine IEC 945 8 7 2 dwell MIL STD 167 1 5 1 3 3 5 dwell Random Maritime survival MIL STD 810F 516 5 Proc II Operational 25 C to 55 C Storage 40 C to 85 C 100 condensing IEC 945 Exposed IPX6 Operational 80 kt Survival 110 kt Survival 25 mm 1 inch 1120 W m2 to MIL STD 810F 505 4 1 m to IEC 945 None All electronic electromechanical modules and belts can be replaced through the service hatch Power On Self Test POST Person Activated Self Test PAST Continuous Monitoring CM with error log Automatic safe mode Powered by ACU Table A 2 Technical specifications for the Above Deck Unit Continued 98 133966 E2 Appendix A Technical specifications A 3 Nn c e m v ul zi v w a ue v i Er
199. nd 4 used 5 5 Configuration PT nn qe o SOLID c 6 1 LAN connector used for configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT esses 6 2 SAILOR 900 VSAT Dashboard urat otia etti a tiia apti aestus eam eto bones 6 3 Service profile Tor calibration uccisi e vetet Ren Y he ed t EN ee Eos Ee YER Ur EUER 6 5 Web interface SERVICE Calibration cecesscssseccseeeesseeceeecessceeceeesseseeeeeeaeens 6 6 98 133966 E2 Figure 6 6 Figure 6 7 Figure 6 8 Figure 6 9 Figure 6 10 Figure 6 11 Figure 6 12 Figure 6 13 Figure 6 14 Figure 6 15 Figure 6 16 Figure 6 17 Figure 6 18 Figure 6 19 Figure 6 20 Figure 6 21 Figure 6 22 Figure 6 23 Figure 6 24 Figure 6 25 Figure 6 26 Figure 6 27 Figure 6 28 Figure 6 29 Figure 6 30 Figure 6 31 Figure 6 32 Figure 6 33 Figure 6 34 Figure 6 35 Figure 6 36 Figure 6 37 Figure 6 38 Figure 6 39 Figure 6 40 Figure 6 41 Figure 6 42 98 133966 E2 List of figures Example for azimuth and cable calibration step by step 6 10 Web interface SERVICE Line up Ready for activation ssssss 6 11 Web interface SERVICE Line up Antenna ready eese 6 12 Fixed TIX GdM as UM Eo ORT 6 13 Topics in the web interface SITE MAP nennen enne 6 14 Sections of the web interface csccsccsssssescesecesseceeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeceaeceeeseeaceaseneeees 6 15 Web interface DAS
200. nect the power plug to DC Input For information on pin out see DC Input connector on page 4 3 20 32 VDC 23 14 A Figure 5 2 Connecting power to DC Input 5 4 Chapter 5 Connecting power 98 133966 E2 Power up 5 4 Power up 1 Connect power to the VMU 2 Switch on the ACU The unit starts up and goes through an initialization procedure e ACU POST ADU Initializing ADU POST READY This may take some time up to a couple of minutes 3 The SAILOR 900 VSAT is ready to be calibrated for first time power up or receive data from the VSAT modem when in normal operation The ACU display shows the following message THEOFF GPSsok HDG 0K LRNz 1 4 Fail Pass Figure 5 3 ACU display after first power on example with LAN ports 1 and 4 used E e 2 D c E i o c e w The LEDs Power and Fail Pass are steady green the LED Logon is off For further information on status indicators see Status signalling with LEDs and status messages on page 9 8 Make sure there are no hardware failures or error codes present check the display of the ACU for events For more information on error codes and events see Troubleshooting on page 9 91 and System messages on page G 1 4 Continue to get the SAILOR 900 VSAT system operational do the following Make a cable loss and an azimuth calibration Create VSAT modem profiles Create one or more satellite profiles For step by step instru
201. nes how to set up the VSAT modem see Appendix C VMU settings requirements 4 2 1 Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router Connect the VSAT modem to the ACU as shown in the figure below Antenna Antenna ACU Rx Out RS 232 LAN 1 Tx In 1 2 3 4 E Rx In Console LANB Tx Out g iNFINITI 5000 Satellite Router Figure 4 7 Connecting an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router gt Cable 3 is only used when using OpenAMIP protocol Cable Description Cable specifications 1 RX Out to RxIn 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1m included 2 RS 232 to Console ICTU 5 GND 5 HTTTETT eS QO 49 99005 RY 8 Signal power 9 RS 232 on ACU VSAT modem 3 LAN lor 2 Standard Ethernet cable 4 Tx In to Tx out 75 Ohm coax cables F F 1 m included Table 4 8 Cables to connect an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router For a detailed cable specification for VSAT modems see VMU cable specifications on page B 1 For step by step guidelines how to set up the VSAT modem see Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Chapter 4 Interfaces 4 9 Interfaces of the VMU 4 2 2 Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router Connect the VSAT modem to the ACU as shown in the figure below Antenna Antenna Rx Out RS 232 ACU LAN 1 Tx In 1 2 3 Rx In Console LANA Tx Ou
202. ng uices astro hrt trouve u PR ERR Fat d ege p s HERE vMR 9 69 Polarisation ZRM loosen 2x4 mm Allen screws esee 9 70 Inertial Sensor Module ISM location esee 9 70 Inertial Sensor Module ISM seeseseceeee eere enne nennen 9 7 Removing the 15M soe mea ARD di etm eS UD ED RD MEGA E 9 72 Removing the ISM Sub B confteclorsucuicesti poro ba E c RE KR RE ER Rx OF ub a Ua 9 72 Removing the sub D connector of the PMM sese 9 74 Disconneching the LNB Srs aeaaea aaa anaa e EE 9 75 Removing the cable Spool dascesobeitette v bb naa eps epp rU D RA RES RME 9 75 Disconnecting the OMT COTTIACTOT cies sicot epa CHR Rx EDU M Pa EE REA ARI E XR ERREUR 9 76 Disconnecting the OMT connector eeeeesseeseeeeeeeeen nennen nennen tnn nnnn nnn 9 76 REMOVING the BUC TAM zscessss rea ont EE MERE eE ESKER AF IH OX tU OU RUE Y ai 9 77 Block Up Converter BUC location eese eere nnne 9 78 Block Up Converter BUG ausente bre pas cx tata Rat id uL UT 9 78 PEON ALAN ee decem bb der vases oed db rada e Md rd 9 79 98 133966 E2 Figure 9 105 Figure 9 106 Figure 9 107 Figure 9 108 Figure 9 109 Figure 9 110 Figure 9 111 Figure 9 112 Figure 9 113 Figure 9 114 Figure 9 115 Figure 9 116 Figure 9 117 Figure 9 118 Figure 9 119 Figure 9 120 Figure 9 121 Figure 9 122 Figure 9 123 Figure 9 124 Figure 9 125 App A
203. ngle 6 23 event G 1 events ACU G 9 ADU G 2 list of active 9 3 Evolution X5 Satellite Router connect 4 10 exit command line interface D 5 export configuration 6 46 Index Index 3 Index F factory default calibration data 6 48 reset 6 48 factory defaults reset to 9 4 failure states view 9 91 FCC elevation angle 6 23 Features 2 3 fiberglass hulls grounding F 9 fix antenna lock 2 6 9 15 fixed heading 6 7 fixed TX gain 6 13 flange thickness 3 8 flatness 3 8 flow chart calibration 6 10 G gain fixed TX 6 13 gateway setup 6 31 GPS receiver distance from antenna 3 16 grounding F 1 ACU bulkhead 3 27 ACU rack version 3 31 ADU 3 23 aluminum hulls F 7 antenna F 3 cable F 1l fiberglass hulls F 9 recommendations F 2 steel hulls F 5 terminal F 2 gusset plates 3 8 Index 4 H hatch remove 3 22 help command line interface D 2 helpdesk number 9 2 changing in web interface 9 2 humidity in antenna 3 17 I impedance cable 5 3 ship 5 2 total 5 2 import configuration 6 46 iNFINITI 5000 Series Satellite Router cable 4 9 connect 4 9 installation ACU bulkhead 3 26 ACU rack versionl 3 30 Interfaces 4 1 5 1 interference 3 13 from radar 3 13 RF F 15 IP address for web interface 6 2 9 5 OpenAMIP modem 6 25 6 30 static 6 30 L LAN cable type 4 8 connector 4 7 network setup 6 29 LAN configuration default gateway 6 31 DHCP clie
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205. not possible to connect to the dual mode master Check that the IP address entered in the modem profile is correct and check that the master and slave systems are physically connected as described in the manual 08076 0 ADM WARNING Incompatible message version The system is configured as a dual antenna system but the software versions on master and slave system are different Ensure that both master and slave has identical software G 10 Table G 2 ACU event messages Continued Appendix G System messages 98 133966 E2 List of ACU events Error code ID ACU PCB Severity Description Explanation 08100 0 ADM ERROR PSM low voltage 22 V The ADM measures a different ADU voltage than expected If the problem is not solved by a restart and the PSM is not reporting any errors the ADM is probably defect 08101 0 ADM ERROR PSM high voltage 48 V The ADM measures a different ADU voltage than expected Check for short circuit of the antenna coax connector If the problem is not solved by a restart and the PSM is not reporting any errors the ADM is probably defective 08102 0 ADM ERROR PSM 5 V power Internal voltage supply error of the ADM 08103 0 ADM ERROR ADM hotswap The ACU is not able to supply the correct voltage to the antenna Check for short circuits in coax cable and the antenna 08104 0 ADM ERROR ADU communi
206. nt 6 30 LAN connector management 4 7 LAN network configuration 6 29 98 133966 E2 LED ACU 9 8 license software ii limit access to web interface 6 45 Line up 6 11 LNB configuration A 10 data sheet A 10 LO frequency A 10 troubleshooting 9 93 LO frequency A 10 A 12 load configuration 6 46 lock service hatch 3 22 locking pin 2 6 9 15 log off administrator 6 45 logon administrator command line interface D 2 administrator web interface 6 43 M mail server setup 6 32 management PC connect 4 7 mast 2 braces 3 12 3 braces 3 11 design 3 8 flange thickness 3 8 flatness 3 8 foundation 3 8 gusset plates 3 8 height 3 8 without braces 3 11 mast flange 3 8 mast for antenna 3 8 mast length 3 11 Master ACU dual antenna 6 38 messages G 1 sent from VMU OpenAMIP C 4 MIB 6 55 98 133966 E2 Index MIB file 6 55 microwave radiation iii minimum elevation angle 6 23 Model numbers 2 11 modem command line interface D 6 signal level ACU display 6 52 supported types 6 25 modem control connector 4 7 modem option file Non OpenAMIP C 11 modify XIM data 6 46 motion centre ship 3 7 navigation 6 15 navigation in web interface 6 16 N connector cable sizes A 9 network LAN setup 6 29 NID calibration 6 5 NMEA cable requirements 4 5 connector 4 5 LEN 4 5 NMEA 0183 baud rate 4 5 Non Open AMIP examples C 12 setup C 9 Non OpenAMIP supported command
207. o SETTINGS gt Network NETWORK Host name acu LAN port 1 YSAT Modem Unit LAN port 2 LAN Mode static IP C DHCP client Switched network with LAN port 1 IP address 192 hes j f Netmask pss ss pss jo DHCP Server n DHCP Server Start o Jo Jo Jo DHCP Server End bo p p p LAN port 3 Service LAN port 4 LAN Mode Static IP Mode static IP DHCP client IP address 192 fies jo f IP address ho de fer fase Netmask pss ss pss jo Netmask 255 ss 55 Jo DHCP Server iv DHCP Server Start 192 ji68 Jo 200 DHCP Server End 192 hes Jo j209 DNS setup DNS source Static Primary DNS o do Jo fp iem Secondary DNS o o Jo Jo amp S Gateway setup e 4 Default gateway source LAN port 4 c Default gateway ho je 4i d d Zeroconf setup Zeroconf source disabled z Apply Cancel Figure 6 22 Web interface SETTINGS Network default settings Important 4 Make sure that the 3 networks do not use IP address ranges that overlap 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 29 Configuration with the web interface Sections Preferred use NETWORK Host name LANPortl 2 The host name is used for identifying the ACU in local networks and in e mail reports The default host name is acu You can change the name Letters a z digits 0 9 and hyphen are allowed as legal characters Note The host name must start with a letter LAN port 1 and 2 are switched i e they share the same IP addres
208. o as follows 1 Select ADMINISTRATION gt Export import config 2 Click the button Browse and locate the configuration file cfg file you want to upload Then click the button Open 3 In the web interface click the button Upload To clone a system configuration do as follows 1 Reset to factory default see the following section for details 2 Import a configuration from file see section above u 5 22 LES 2 v 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 47 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 11 5 Resetting to factory default When resetting SAILOR 900 VSAT to factory default the following settings are deleted All satellite profiles All VSAT modem profiles Blocking zones Heading settings Network setup User permissions ACU display brightness setting To reset to factory default settings do as follows l From the left navigation pane select ADMINISTRATION gt Factory default 2 SIGNAL FACTORY DEFAULT DASHBOARD Warning Reset to factory default will delete all settings Reset to factory default SETTINGS SERVICE ADMINISTRATION User permissions Factory default HELPDESK Figure 6 39 Web interface ADMINISTRATION Factory default Click Reset to factory default DIT Calibration data for azimuth and cable calibration are not reset during factory default Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Keypad and menus of the ACU 6 4 Keypad an
209. o signal amplifies it and converts it down to a L band 950 or 2150 MHz Intermediate Frequency IF The conversion is controlled by 2 Local Oscillator LO frequencies and the LO frequency is locked to an external reference signal The Ku band interface is WR75 waveguide and the IF interface is a 75 Ohm F connector DC power and 10 MHz external reference signal are also supplied over the IF cable The L band IF output is routed to the VSAT Interface Module VIM located on the ADU s azimuth pedestal 13 Ortho Mode Transducer OMT behind cable screen not visible on photo The OMT provides a low loss waveguide interface between the dual polarised ADU feed horn and the BUC LNB The main purpose of the OMT is to separate transmitter and receiver signals and to provide sufficient isolation between BUC and LNB The OMT uses the orthogonality of the signals to split and provide isolation The OMT also detects the BUC output power and temperature 14 Inertial Sensor Module ISM The ISM shall based on request from the PCM provide information about movement of the parabolic reflector in the form of samples from gyro and acceleration sensors The ISM board is Communication as slave of the ADU Bus connecting the Inertial Sensor Module ISM the DC motor Driver Modules DDM the Polarization Motor Module PMM and the Pedestal Control Module PCM Collection of contemporary sample data sets from all sensors and provide
210. of the ADU Flat head screw driver e 11 mm open end spanner e 18 mm open end spanner 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from S N TBD to locked position o v c o 2 iS so o v E w o 92 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 73 Removal and replacement of ADU modules CAUTION Do not manually turn the Polarisation Unit of the antenna it may cause Ay damage to the antenna Before turning the Polarisation Unit manually remove the connector 1 marked M of the Polarisation Motor Module 2 5 Disconnect the SUB D connector from the PMM Figure 9 96 Removing the sub D connector of the PMM 9 74 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Disconnect the two RF F connectors from the two LNBs Mark the LNBs after the label on the wires Co pol left and X pol right Remove also the RF N connector WF Figure 9 97 Disconnecting the LNBs 7 Remove the 4x4 Allen screws to free the cable spool attached to the PMM Let the cable spool hang freely in the cables Figure 9 98 Removing the cable spool c v J 2 iS so o v E c 92 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 75 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 8 Disconnect the conn
211. of the AG UT ice ti di DR ERAS ERR SAT aequi un Resp ort M ian 6 53 SATELLITE menu of the ACU i i teo LEER ana th Ee REIHE gaenssdpaneassbaddiansbdncnabeanas 6 53 EVENTS m nu ofthe EL tst mde tores ellen aput ieti ua ood RIDE 6 54 Installation check Installation check list Antenna cccccccccseesssssssccccecesesesssscecceecesecessesecceeceseceees 7 1 Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring eere 7 3 Installation check list Functional test in harbour eene 7 5 Daily use Quick guide Service amp maintenance LEDs of the ADU modules eeeeeeseeeeeeeeen enne nennen nnnm enennenn nennen nnee sese 9 9 LEDS ori th ACU iiie eterne Lee ete rude de coute ee poe dio Ev Espace lues 9 10 Technical specifications General specifications a apo tor HR EE MU EUR DRE REI MERI I MDC ME TE MEO A 1 Technical specifications for the Above Deck Unit A 2 Technical specifications for the ACU ccscsssessssscceeceseceseceseseesseseeeeeeseeeneeenes A 4 Supported VSAT modems sscccsssinassatsaccrcsassssarabanicisacsassaaedaihauenscsanddaansautdacsdpeaareennts A 5 Technical specifications for VSAT LNB esses eene enne A 10 T UIS IRI S Ce RT TT A 11 Technical specifications for VSAT 8 W BUC sssssssssssessesseseesesseseesessesseseesessessesesse A 12 98 133966 E2 App B App C Table C 1 Table C 2 Table C 3 Table C 4 Table C 5
212. on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide L 35 mm L 35mm L 35 mm Figure 9 52 Azimuth encoder remove cover 7 Disconnect the 6 pin connector colored wires from the Azimuth DDM Figure 9 53 Azimuth DDM disconnect connector 9 46 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 8 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws and slide out the Azimuth Encoder Figure 9 54 Azimuth encoder remove 9 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position Figure 9 55 Azimuth encoder adjust belt tension 9 5 7 6 Inserting a new Azimuth Encoder To insert a new Azimuth Encoder follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 String the Azimuth belt around the pulley of the motor assembly and left around the encoder belt tensioner o v c c J i o v 5 E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 47 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 2 Adjust the belt tension using the belt tension adjustment screw Figure 9 56 Azimuth Encoder adjust belt tension The tension of the belt is 90 100 Hz on average use an Optibel frequency measuring device or alike 3 Tighten the belt tension device by tightening the 4x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 57 Azimuth motor tighten the belt tensioner 4 Check the
213. onnector panel Each connector is described in detail in Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU on page 4 1 For information on wiring 24 V DC power see DC Input connector on page 4 3 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 For more information about power supply and power requirements see Connecting power on page 5 1 3 4 2 Grounding the ACU bulkhead Make sure that the grounding requirements are met This is important to protect the ACU against lightning See the appendix Grounding and RF protection on page F 1 for details about grounding 3 4 2 1 ADU cable The ADU is connected to the ACU with the ADU cable coax cable with an N connector at both ends For information on ADU grounding see Grounding the ADU on page 3 23 At the ACU end it is strongly recommended to ground the ADU cable Use a short cable from the ACU to a grounding point and connect the short cable to the ADU cable at this grounding point making sure the shield of the connector is properly connected 3 4 2 2 Ground stud To ensure that the ACU is grounded also if the cable is disconnected from the ACU connect an extra ground wire to the ground stud on the ACU This ground wire must be a heavy wire or braid cable with a larger diameter than the coax cable minimum cross section 4 mm Ground stud NMEA 0183 2000 Installation of the ACU bulkhead Figure 3 25 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU bulkhead version ground stud 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Install
214. ort 2 of the ACU only X5 VSAT modem or to the User LAN connector on the VMU 2 Open a DOS window and Check that you get a response type ping 4 2 2 2 3 Open a web browser and Check that the web page is browse to www google com downloaded 4 Table 7 3 Installation check list Functional test in harbour 98 133966 E2 Chapter 7 Installation check 7 5 Sa e w lt Vv c e c 1 1 72 i Installation check list Functional test in harbor 7 6 Chapter 7 Installation check 98 133966 E2 Chapter 8 Daily use Quick guide QUICK GUIDE SAILOR 900 VSAT Thrane amp Thrane DASHBOARD SETTINGS Satellite Profiles VSAT Modem Profiles Blocking Zones Network E Mail Setup Reports Dual Antenna SERVICE Upload Calibration Line Up Dual Antenna Mode XIM Data ADMINISTRATION User Permissions Export Import Config Factory Default HELPDESK Event List Self Test SITE MAP Thrane amp Thrane v E 5 o EV 7 5 e l o ue 5 m 5 em Figure 8 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick Guide web interface and satellite profiles 98 133966 E2 8 1 8 2 SAILOR 900 VSAT Viewing system parameters PORT 1 2 IP PORT 1 2 MASK PORT 3 IP PORT 3 MASK PORT 4 IP PORT 4 MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY POSITION RX POLARIZATION TX POLARIZATION RX FREQUENCY LNBLO EVENT 1 EVENT 2 EVENT 3 gt EVENT 4 ANT 1 ANTENNA STATE ELEVATION AZIMUTH ANT 2
215. oss Elevation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 9 7 Removing the Polarisation ZRM 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on page 9 73 Tools needed 2 Disconnect the connector from the Polarisation ZRM 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Flat head screw driver w c w I S m Figure 9 90 Polarisation ZRM disconnecting le S g Ma 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 69 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 3 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 91 Polarisation ZRM loosen 2x4 mm Allen screws 4 Slide out the Polarisation ZRM 9 5 9 8 Inserting a new Polarisation ZRM To insert a new Polarisation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 10 Replacing the Inertial Sensor Module ISM Figure 9 92 Inertial Sensor Module ISM location 9 70 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules da Power LED green green or red Figure 9 93 Inertial Sensor Module ISM When the antenna dish is moved by the motors and ships motions in allits plans the ISM provides the information regarding these movements This information is based on rate gyro and accelerometers mounted in the ISM The information is passed on to the PCM The ISM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED gre
216. otechnical Commission The international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology Inertial Sensor Module Keyboard and Display Module of the ACU Local Area Network Load Equivalent Number Lesser General Public License Low Noise Block A device used to amplify or boost the weak received signal without amplifying the noise signals hence the low noise part of LNB and to convert the high frequencies of the signal into lower frequencies a process called down converting for conveyance to the indoor equipment demodulator for processing Local Oscillator LO frequency used by BUC and LNB 98 133966 E2 MIB NID NMEA 0 OMT openAMIP ORE PAST PCM PMM POST PSM RF RFI ROSS 98 133966 E2 Glossary Management Information Base Network IDentification National Marine Electronics Association standard A combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices such as echo sounder sonars anemometer wind speed and direction gyrocompass autopilot GPS receivers and many other types of instruments It has been defined by and is controlled by the U S based National Marine Electronics Association Ortho Mode Transducer Open Antenna Modem Interface Protocol facilitates the exchange of information between an ACU and a satellite router It allows the router to command the antenna and enables automatic beam switching ABS
217. otes aovataxe A 5 A 2 Outline drawings esee eee A 6 Bol ADU ccrssesu MER E E ME A 6 A 2 2 ACU bulkhead iei Mod dots Opa ac nana acd A 7 A23 ACU VS WiC T PP A 8 A 2 4 N connector interface on the ADU essere A 9 A 3 VSAT LNB Data Sheet physical LNB eesesss A 10 A 3 1 VSAT LNB user installation and configuration information A 10 A amp VSAT 8 W BUC Data Sheet Extended A 12 VMU cable specifications B 1 Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI TT7016A B 2 B 2 Modem Cable iNIFINITI iDirect VSAT modem B 3 VMU settings requirements C1 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution C 2 Lll Prolocoland miel dEBS 2 csse s po reader erue ansteensestadinassoden C 2 C12 Sammi EO OU ONS fle oceessnsaeceinsacecesansieresesucceremsesererstetoumeeneneensees C 5 C 1 3 Configuration examples OpenAMIP eere C 8 C 2 Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 C 9 C 2 1 Protocol and interfaces osea Eat SI uq Rdb nu HS C 9 2 2 Console DOFCSBLOFIOS sininen a rb de Rd HER dE C 10 C 2 3 Configuration examples Non OpenAMIDP eere Cp C 3 Comtech 570L ROSS box amp ACU essere C 14 C 3 1 Protocols and interfaces qos RUE RS OM
218. over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide B MEER x ii i L 35 mm L 35mm L 35 mm Figure 9 44 Azimuth motor remove cover 7 Loosen the belt tension device by loosening the 4x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 45 Azimuth motor loosen the belt tensioner 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance o v c S c J i o v E E n Removal and replacement of ADU modules 8 Adjust the belt tension screw to middle position Figure 9 46 Azimuth motor adjust belt tension 9 Disconnect the 8 pin connector from the Azimuth DDM Figure 9 47 Azimuth DDM disconnect connector 9 42 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 10 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the motor assembly Figure 9 48 Azimuth motor loosen the screws for the motor assembly 11 Slide free in the key holes of the motor assembly and remove the motor 9 5 7 4 Inserting a new Azimuth Motor To insert a new Azimuth Motor follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following guidelines 1 String the Azimuth belt around the pulley of the motor assembly and around the belt tensioner o v c S c J i o v E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 43 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 2 Tighten the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the mo
219. ow Noise Block down converter LNB oa Figure 9 106 Low Noise Block LNB The LNB down converter receives the Ku band radio signal 10 70 12 75 GHz which will be amplified and converted down to a L band IF 950 2150 MHz The conversion is controlled by two or four LO s locked to an external reference signal The Ku band interface is a WR75 waveguide and the IF interface is a 75 Ohm F connector It has DC power 10 MHz external ref Signal and a 22 KHz control signal is delivered via the IF cable The L band output is delivered to the VIM The removal and insertion procedures of the Co pol LNB and the X pol LNG are identical 9 5 14 1 Removing the LNB 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on page 9 73 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 2 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws that fix the LNB to the OMT Figure 9 107 LNB removing 3 Remove the 4xTorx20 screws and separate the LNB from the filter Reuse the filter Figure 9 108 LNB removing continued 9 5 14 2 Inserting a new LNB To insert a new LNB follow the instructions above in reverse order o v c o 2 iS so o om o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 81 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 15 Replacing the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT Figure 9 109 Ortho Mode Transducer OMT The OMT inte
220. peat the upload procedure as described in Software update on page 9 5 9 2 3 Verifying the software update 9 2 3 1 Testing procedure 1 The software version can be viewed in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface 2 After completing the software update procedure the ACU will perform a POST Power On Self Test 3 When the POST has finished the green Pass Fail LED on the front of the ACU must become steadily green Verify that the Pass Fail LED is not red nor flashing orange once every 2 seconds Wait until the Pass Fail LED is green 4 Verify that the software update has been completed successfully You find the software version number in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Software update SIGNAL nui DASHBOARD SAILOR 900 VSAT SETTINGS System status Tracking ACU part name TT 7016A SERVICE GPS position 55248 N 12 31 E ADU part name TT 7009A ADMINISTRATION Vessel heading 5 ACU serial number ACU_4 HELPDESK Satellite profile ROSS auto ADU serial number 80539020 sre mr e RX polarisation Horizontal TUUUUUR D polansation X pol Azimuth relative 143 69 RX RF frequency 11 120647Gtiz Elevation relative 20 49 LNB LO frequency 9 750000GHz pee Se 17 6 TX RF frequency 14 417282GHz BUC LO frequency 12 800000GHz Tracking RF frequency 11 120847GHz VSAT MODEM Model ComTech CDM 570L and ROSS Signal level 14dB RX IF frequency 1370 847000MHz TX IF frequency 1617 282000MH
221. power supply and one for indication of zero point 6 DC Motor Driver Module for elevation on the bottom side DDM As in item 3 above 7 Elevation motor and encoder not visible on photo 8 Polarisation Motor Module PMM The PMM shall based on inputs from the PCM control the angle position of the Polarization Mechanism Assembly PMA The PMM board is Communication slave of the ADU Bus also connecting the DC motor Driver Modules DDM the Inertial Sensor Module ISM and the Pedestal Control Module PCM Driving a stepper motor with micro stepping capability e Motor Filter which filters electrical noise and minimizes acoustic noise Detection of temperature and power level from the Ortho Mode Transducer OMT e Decoding the HALL sensor input from the Zero Reference Module ZRM Decoding the input from the Optical Rotation Encoder ORE 9 Polarisation motor 10 Polarisation encoder not visible on photo 11 Block Up Converter BUC behind cable screen not visible on photo The BUC converts the L band 950 to 1700 MHz Intermediate Frequency IF up to Ku band 13 75 14 50 GHz extended radio signal and amplifies it to transmit power level It receives transmit signal and power from VIM 9 14 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 12 Low Noise Block down converter x2 LNB The LNB receives the Ku band 10 70 12 75 GHz radi
222. r settings for web interface 6 17 BUC troubleshooting 9 92 BUC data sheet A 12 BUC LO frequency A 12 BUC power 6 13 C cable calibration data reset 6 48 Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem 4 10 4 11 4 12 ground F 11 iNFINITI 5000 Series Satellite Router 4 9 power 5 2 RS 232 to Console 4 9 cable loss ADU cable 3 22 cable requirements NMEA 4 5 cable size N connector ADU A 9 cable support ACU bulkhead 3 28 cable type LAN 4 8 calibration azimuth 6 4 6 7 cable 6 7 elevation requirements 6 5 error codes 6 9 flow chart 6 10 NID 6 5 polarisation 6 5 satellite data 6 5 6 8 6 22 E 1 service profile 6 4 calibration data 6 48 enter 6 4 reset 6 48 update 9 89 change administrator password 6 44 Change network 6 46 China satellite E 2 Index 2 command line interface D 1 config D 4 demo D 4 dualantenna D 5 exit D 5 help D 2 modem D 6 satellite D 6 status D 9 supported commands D 4 system D 9 track D 10 user name and password D 2 zone D ll commands in command line interface D 4 compass safe distance A 4 Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem 4 10 4 11 4 12 cable 4 10 4 11 4 12 condensation in antenna 3 17 config command line interface D 4 configuration copy 6 46 export 6 46 import 6 46 LAN network 6 29 site map 6 14 step by step 6 2 configuration examples Non OpenAMIP C 12 OpenAMIP C 8 Configuration program 6 1 connect Comtech 570 L or
223. r the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide F ar L 35 mm L 35mm L 35 mm Figure 9 116 Azimuth motor remove cover 9 86 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 7 Remove the RF connector N type finger nut from the Rotary Joint Figure 9 117 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel 8 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the cover plate over the azimuth drive wheel 9 Remove the cover plate 10 Loosen the 3x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 118 Rotary joint in place 11 Rotate the rotary joint on the key holes and lift it carefully up c v c 5 J 2 iS o o d Z gJ n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 87 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 12 Disconnect the RF connector N type finger nut from the bottom end of the rotary joint Figure 9 119 Rotary joint removed 13 Remove the rotary joint 9 5 16 2 Insert a new Rotary Joint To insert a new Rotary Joint follow the instructions above in reverse order Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Updating VIM PCM calibration data 9 6 Updating VIM PCM calibration data After installing a new VIM VSAT Interface Module or PCM Pedestal Control Module you must update the calibration data The ACU does not know which of the two modules PCM or VIM has been replaced The ACU needs to know which set of dat
224. rail to the OMT A A A A Figure 9 112 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the right hand rail of the Polarisation Unit 6 Remove the 4x4 mm Allen screws from the waveguide flange at the side of the BUC Figure 9 113 OMT removing 7 The OMT and waveguide are now free to be removed from the Polarisation Unit 9 84 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 8 Remove the 4xTorx 20 screws and remove the waveguide from the OMT Figure 9 114 OMT removing the waveguide 9 5 15 2 Inserting a new OMT To insert a new OMT follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 16 Replacing the rotary joint Figure 9 115 Rotary joint c v c 5 J 2 iS zo o om c o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 85 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 16 1 Removing the rotary joint 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch e 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover ove
225. re 3 17 Mounting the ADU on the mast flange 3 20 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Installation of the ADU 8 Put the coaxial ADU cable through the protection plate as shown in the following figure and connect the N connector of the ADU cable to the ADU Select a suitable size for the cable gland 16 20 mm diameter or 19 23 mm diameter See also N connector interface on the ADU on page A 9 for a more detailed drawing how to connect the N connector on the ADU EU T wa i Figure 3 18 Connecting the ADU cable Ensure that the connector assembly is properly protected against seawater and corrosion As a minimum wrap it with self amalgamating rubber 9 Put the protection plate in place and fasten the 4 bolts picture 5 10 Fasten the nut picture 6 Where the cables are exposed to mechanical wear on deck through bulkheads etc protect the cables with steel pipes 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 21 Installation of the ADU Otherwise follow standard procedures for cabling in ship installations 3 3 1 1 Maximum allowed RF loss in the ADU cable Maximum allowed cable loss x 20 dB at 1950 MHz This is to ensure optimum performance of the system 3 3 2 Opening and removing the service hatch Open the hatch to access the antenna modules The two latches of the service hatch must be locked by fastening the two screws in the latches with a Torx TX20 screw driver to protect the A
226. red Fail Pass Steady red A fault which prevents operation is present in LED the system ACU ADU MODEM Flashing green A Power On Self Test POST or Person Activated Self Test PAST in progress The current status is displayed Flashing red Active BITE failure or warning The event is shown in the ACU display Steady green No faults 9 10 Table 9 2 LEDs on the ACU Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of the ACU 9 4 Removal and replacement of the ACU There are no parts in the ACU that you can remove or replace Contact your Thrane amp Thrane service partner for further repair or replacement Figure 9 7 Removal and replacement of the ACU bulkhead Figure 9 8 Removal and replacement of the ACU 19 rack o v c c J om fo E 4 o v E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 11 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 1 Overview All replacement of modules must be carried out by a Thrane amp Thrane A S service partner The figure below shows the modules and their position Some modules are equipped with LEDs for status information and troubleshooting For instructions on how to open and remove the service hatch see Opening and removing the service hatch on page 3 22 Figure 9 9 ADU modules and motor stop switch 9 12 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 1
227. rfaces a low loss waveguide from the dual polarized feed horn to the BUC LNB The purpose of the OMT is to separate the TX and RX signals and provide isolation between BUC and LNB DC power 10 MHz external reference signal and a 22 kHz control signal is delivered via the IF cable The OMT uses the independency of the signals to split and provide isolation The OMT also detects the output power and temperature of the BUC 9 5 15 1 Removing the OMT 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on Tools needed page 9 73 4x150 mm Allen key 2 Follow the instruction in Removing the LNB on page 9 80 and located inside the remove both Co pol LNB to the left and X pol LNB to the right service door of the ADU e Torx20 screw driver 9 82 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 3 Remove the 2xTorx20 screws on top of the OMT Figure 9 110 OMT removing 2xTorx20 screws on top 4 Remove the 4xTorx 20 screws on the left hand rail of the Polarisation Unit fixing the rail to the waveguide between the BUC and OMT Figure 9 111 OMT removing 4xTorx20 screws on the left hand rail of the Polarisation Unit c v c 5 J 2 iS zo o v c 92 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 83 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 5 Remove the 4xTorx 20 screws on the right hand rail of the Polarisation Unit fixing the
228. risation offset value click the button Save polarisation offset 9 Follow the instructions from the service provider to make a P1dB compression test VSAT modem 10 Click the button Deactivate to finish the line up procedure When finished the saved value for TX polarisation is visible the next time the line up procedure is selected 6 12 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT 6 2 5 SAILOR 900 VSAT fixed TX gain principle The SAILOR 900 VSAT uses a new transmitter chain concept After calibration it provides a fixed gain of 44 dB from the Tx port of the ACU to the output of the BUC Advantages of the fixed TX gain principle are Fixed TX gain over frequency and cable length TX gain independent of antenna cable length Utilization of the full 8W BUC power over frequency PIdB compression point the same over frequency When installing the SAILOR 900 VSAT you make a cable calibration At that point every installation finds the same P1dB compression setting regardless of cable length The PldB compression point is approximately 5 dBm at the ACU Tx port Additionally the SAILOR 900 VSAT system monitors the TX gain in real time SAILOR 900 ADU You find the maximum cable loss at Maximum allowed RF loss in the SAILOR 900 S222 mter VSAT Modem gt o5 Interface gt 8 watt BUC ACU Module ACU A Tx port Fi
229. ror code ID Unit Severity Description Explanation 0A056 0 Antenna WARNING Xel DDM warning The cross elevation motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required 0A057 0 Antenna WARNING Ele DDM warning The elevation motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required 0A058 0 Antenna WARNING PMM warning The polarisation motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required 0A059 0 0A05A 0 Antenna Antenna WARNING WARNING Azi cal limits Xel cal limits Azimuth axis calibration result check limits exceeded Pointing performance may be degraded info 0x00000100 Zero width is low 0x00000200 Zero width is high 0x00000400 Zero slack is high 0x00001000 Friction average is high 0x00002000 Friction peak is high 0x00004000 Friction asymmetry is high Zero width low high Zero reference module placement may be incorrect Zero slack high Mechanical slack may be too high Friction average peak high Mechanical friction is higher than expected Friction asymmetry high Mechanical imbalance may be too high Cross elevation axis calibration result check limits ex
230. rotocol C 14 RS 232 connector 4 6 RS 232 to Console cable 4 9 RS 422 connector 4 6 Rx Tx connector 4 4 4 5 98 133966 E2 S safety summary iii samples statistics 6 33 sampling interval 6 33 satelite Singapore E 2 satellite Apstar E 2 Astra2 E 1 Australia E 2 China E 2 command line interface D 6 NSS6 E 1 SatMex6 E 1 SES E Telstar 10 E 2 Telstar 11N E 1 Thaicom 5 E 2 Thor 5 T2 E 1 satellite data E 1 E 2 calibration 6 5 6 8 6 22 SatMex6 satellite E 1 save configuration 6 46 schematics diagram 9 94 self test 2 7 9 4 send e mail diagnostic report 6 36 server setup SMTP 6 32 service hatch lock 3 22 remove 3 22 service port rack version 4 2 service profile calibration 6 4 SES satellite E 1 setup diagnostic report 6 36 e mail 6 32 for statistics report 6 32 Statistics report 6 33 user permissions 6 45 shadowing 3 4 ship motion centre 3 7 98 133966 E2 Index signal level modem ACU display 6 52 Singapore satellite E 2 site map 6 14 SkyEdge II C 17 Slave ACU dual antenna 6 39 smoke deposits 3 17 SMTP server 6 32 SMTP login 6 32 SNMP 6 55 community string 6 55 software license ii software update 9 5 software version 1 2 6 14 verify 9 6 source impedance measuring 5 2 specifications A 1 ACU A 4 ADU A 2 BUC A 12 cable Comtech VSAT modem B 2 cable iDirect VSAT modem B 3 LNB A 10 spreadsheet Statisti
231. rrent IP address of the SAILOR 900 VSAT web interface default 192 168 0 1 MASK 3 LAN 3 Current netmask of the SAILOR 900 VSAT web interface default 255 255 255 0 PORT 4 IP Current IP address for LAN 4 MASK 4 Current netmask for LAN 4 DEFAULT GATEWAY Current default gateway Table 6 15 NETWORK menu of the ACU SATELLITE menu Description POSITION Position of the current satellite RX POLARISATION HORIZONATL VERTICAL 98 133966 E2 Table 6 16 SATELLITE menu of the ACU Chapter 6 Configuration c fo u D o4 c 5 Ww Keypad and menus of the ACU SATELLITE menu Description LNB LO TX POLARIZATION X polarisation or Co polarisation auto selected by VSAT modem RX FREQUENCY Ku band receiving frequency of the active satellite auto selected by VSAT modem Auto selected by VSAT modem TX FREQUENCY Transmission frequency auto selected by VSAT modem BUC LO 12 8 GHz system parameter Table 6 16 SATELLITE menu of the ACU Continued EVENT menu Description EVENT In this menu all active events are listed Use W and A to go through the active events Events can be of the type WARNING or ERROR For a list of events see Event messages overview on page G 1 If a new event occurs or there is a change in the event list while you are in the EVENTS menu a is shown in the upper left corner of the
232. rse order After installing a new VIM you must update the calibration data For instructions see Updating VIM PCM calibration data on page 9 89 c v c 5 J 2 iS zo o v E c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 23 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 4 Replacing the DC Motor Driver Module DDM The ADU is equipped with three 3 DDMs for the axes Cross Elevation DDM Elevation DDM Azimuth DDM By the input from the PCM the DDM controls the power delivered to the DC motors to control the orientation of the ADU The DDM has two LEDs for status and troubleshooting Power LED green or Off Service LED green or red Power LED Service LED green green or red m Figure 9 22 DC Motor Driver Module DDM for Cross Elevation For step by step instructions see Removing the Azimuth DDM on page 9 27 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM on page 9 28 Removing the Azimuth DDM on page 9 27 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM on page 9 28 Removing the Azimuth DDM on page 9 27 Inserting a new Azimuth DDM on page 9 28 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 4 1 Removing the Cross Elevation DDM To replace the Cross Elevation DDM do as follows Tools needed 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 2
233. rsion Connect the Ethernet cable to provide connection to the service port on the front of the ACU 19 rack version 4 2 Chapter 4 Interfaces 98 133966 E2 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 1 5 DC Input connector Provide DC power to the ACU for example by using the TT 6080A Power Supply or 24 VDC from the vessel s power supply DC input Female plug Weidmuller Part number 1930050000 for wires up to AWGI0 6 mm Outline on the ACU Pin Pin function Wire color CI m CI Left Vi nt Red Vin Vin Table 4 1 DC Input plug outline and pin assignment The connector for DC input is included in the delivery Insert the power cable as shown below and plug in the connector Use the two red clamps to fasten the connector Red left Figure 4 5 DC Input connector with power cable For more information about power supply and power requirements see Connecting power on page 5 1 98 133966 E2 Chapter 4 Interfaces 4 3 nn kn v 4S J amp s Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 1 6 ADU connector There is just one cable from the ACU to the ADU This is used to power the ADU supply 10 MHz clock handle all communication between ACU and ADU and deliver the VSAT Rx and Tx signals Outline on the ACU Conductor Pin function Inner DC to ADU 10 MHz clock to ADU ACU to ADU internal communication VSAT Rx Tx Outer GND Sh
234. run a DHCP server Select the check box DHCP Server The DHCP server settings are only displayed and can be selected when the port mode is set to Static IP otherwise the DHCP server settings are not shown The DHCP start and end addresses must be on the same network as the port s static IP 6 3 5 3 DNS setup If you have access to a Domain Name Server DNS you can specify the address of the e mail server by using the server name instead of its IP address This can be used in Outgoing mail server in E mail setup on page 6 32 You may statically specify the address of one or two DNS Select the DNS source as static and fill in IP address or addresses Alternatively if your DHCP server can provide a DNS address and you have selected DHCP client above then select the same LAN as your DNS source 6 3 5 4 Gateway setup If the ACU needs to communicate with network units outside the specified sub nets you must specify a default gateway typically a router The default gateway can be set as a static IP address Then set the default gateway source to static and enter the IP address of the default gateway To remove the default gateway set it to 0 0 0 0 c 5 D o4 c 5 i Alternatively if your DHCP server is able to provide a default gateway address and you have selected DHCP client above then select the same LAN as your default gateway source 6 3 5 5 Zeroconf Settings On LAN ports 1 3 and 4 you can choo
235. s 98 133966 E2 VSAT LNB Data Sheet physical LNB A 3 VSAT LNB Data Sheet physical LNB The following table shows the data of the LNBs which are fitted in the ADU The SAILOR 900 VSAT is designed to make any Ku Band frequency in the range of 10 7 GHz to 12 75 GHz available to a VSAT modem by allowing the user to select the LNB LO of his choice without having to exchange the physical LNBs in the ADU This is achieved by the sophisticated single cable solution of the SAILOR 900 VSAT Please see A 3 1 for configuration information nterface nput Ku band Output IF O type O frequencies arameter band band band band R75 waveguide 75 Q Ocked to 10 MHz external reference over IF interface or ACU internal 75 10 75 GHz ondition remark nput frequency range Output IF frequency range band SWR hm tput ET N T N Ofo lt VN gt 4 i X N N z I N 3 Ke c er oise Figure t 25 C ain ain relative ver 500 MHz BW EE ain relative xternal ref freq input ominal ower supply voltage upply current O selection voltage oltage low L input oltage high H input emperature range ambient n torage c z o m olo 3 3 Dimensions incl connector 313 AEIR PETIERE g TE a 3 3 Table A 5 Technical specifications for VSAT LNB A 3 1 VSAT LNB user installation and configuration information The SAILOR 900 VSA
236. s C 11 notifications 9 3 NSS6 satellite E 1 0 obstructions distance and size 3 4 On Off switch rack version 4 2 Index Index 5 Index OpenAMIP setup C 2 supported commands C 4 OpenAMIP IP modem IP address 6 25 6 30 OpenAMIP keys C 5 opening antenna 3 22 options order number 2 11 options file C 5 order number options 2 11 order numbers 2 11 outline drawing ACU bulkhead A 7 ACU rack version A 8 ADU A 6 P password administrator 6 43 change 6 44 UCLI D 2 PAST 9 8 peak current 5 1 permissions user 6 45 Person Activated Self Test 9 8 placing the antenna 3 3 polarisation skew 6 8 pole mount 3 8 POST 9 8 power sources 5 1 power cable connect 5 4 selection 5 2 Power On Self Test 9 8 power supply 2 8 protect access to settings 6 45 Proxy server disabling 6 17 Index 6 Q quick guide 8 1 ACU menus 8 2 web interface 8 1 R radar distance from antenna 3 13 signal degradation 3 15 radiation iii radiation level 3 6 reference signal 10 MHz 6 25 refresh browser 6 7 web interface 6 7 remove service hatch 3 22 report send by e mail 6 32 reset 6 55 9 4 factory default 6 48 password 6 44 reset administrator password 6 44 reset keys on ACU 6 55 RF interference recommendations F 15 RF loss ADU cable maximum 3 22 ROAM protocol ROSS C 14 roll period limitations 3 7 mounting height 3 7 ship 3 7 ROSS box C 14 ROSS ROAM p
237. s and operate on the same network This network is usually connected to the VSAT Modem Unit LAN port 1 can be set to static IP default DHCP client or DHCP server IMPORTANT OpenAMIP IP modem Make sure that you have entered this IP address also for the VSAT modem profile of the OpenAMIP modem see VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24 LAN Port 3 LAN port 3 is dedicated as the service port By default this port has the IP address 192 168 0 1 the current value can be displayed in the ACU display In a 19 rack mount it is recommended to connect LAN port 3 to the front port via rear connector see the figure ACU rack version connector panel overview on page 4 2 for access to the service port from the rack front LAN port 3 can be set to static IP DHCP client or DHCP server default LAN Port 4 LAN port 4 can be used for connection to the LAN of the vessel or other general purpose LAN port 4 can be set to static IP DHCP client default or DHCP server Table 6 9 Setup of LAN connectors 6 3 5 1 Static IP or DHCP Client If you select DHCP client the network IP address and sub net mask must be provided by a DHCP server on that network If you select Static IP address you must specify a unique IP address and a sub net mask 6 30 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 5 2 DHCP Server Settings On LAN ports 1 3 and 4 you can choose to
238. s c0 w4e4 wees Gs 4648 oA AC Rn D 9 UCU command track ccsncdeot ee RR RRR RRBARERRRRERATA D 10 UCH command ZOnE se aec x cx x MeL OR KR XO LORE He ESCH D 11 DVB S satellites Examples of DVB S satellites for azimuth calibration cccescesseseeeesecseeeeees E 1 Grounding and RF protection System messages ADU event WMS SACS su ace sr RSEN TBI En oM cdm RE reas ae G 2 ACU event m ssagas eoo teesera tee E ees kp Ea ee e ERR IDE ra Fata Ker peu DE ER GR PERPE SIRE G 9 Approvals XXV List of tables xxvi 98 133966 E2 Chapter 1 About this manual 3 5 Nn d E fa 2 lt 1 1 Intended readers This is an installation and user manual for the SAILOR 900 VSAT system intended for installers of the system and service personnel Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Thrane amp Thrane It is important that you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual For daily use of the SAILOR 900 VSAT system see the SAILOR 900 VSAT Quick guide or Daily use Quick guide on page 8 1 1 2 Manual overview This manual has the following chapters Introduction Installation Interfaces Connecting power Configuration Installation check Daily use Quick guide Service amp maintenance This manual has the following appendices Technic
239. s described in detail at Help desk and diagnostic report on page 9 2 You can download the event list as part of a diagnostic report 9 3 Diagnostic report for troubleshooting You can generate a diagnostic report containing results from the POST all events and system log information since the last reset to factory default For more information see Sending a diagnostics report on page 6 36 o v c S c J i o v e w E Pa 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 9 Troubleshooting 9 7 4 Troubleshooting BUC Figure 9 124 Troubleshooting BUC 9 92 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Troubleshooting 9 7 5 Troubleshooting LNB bd e Figure 9 125 Troubleshooting LNB 9 7 6 System block diagram ADU On the next page you find the system block diagram of the ADU c v c 5 J 2 iS o o c c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 93 Appendices Appendix A Technical specifications Nn i oO vW v D a Nn T em i Ea Er A 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT system components A 1 1 General specifications Frequency band Rx Tx Reflector size Certification approval ADU cable type ACU to ADU ADU cable connector at the ADU ADU cable connector at the ACU System power supply range Total system power consumption Ku band VSAT 10 70 to
240. se to add a zeroconf address in the network 169 254 0 0 24 This zeroconf address will be in addition to the existing static or DHCP IP address One port at a time can be enabled Zeroconf allows devices to connect to a network automatically 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 31 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 6 E mail setup To be able to send diagnostics and statistics reports using e mail you must set up a couple of parameters Contact your IT department for the specific data To configure the e mail setup do the following Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL MIO E MAIL SETUP DASHBOARD Outgoing mail server SETTINGS SMTP Satellite profiles SMTP port number Blocking zones SMTP authentication Network User name E mail setup Password Reports SERVICE rely _cancel ADMINISTRATION HELPDESK SITE MAP io 1 6 99 25 None C Credentials Figure 6 23 Web interface SETTINGS E mail setup example 2 Enter the data for Outgoing mail server SMTP SMTP port number SMTP authentication User name and password This data is typically provided by your IT department DIO You must set Outgoing mail server to an IP address if DNS has not been set up in DNS setup in Configuring the LAN network on page 6 29 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 7 Sending statistics reports SAILOR 900 VSAT can send a statistics report at fixed intervals This r
241. sessesseseesessessesesse 9 57 Elevation Drive Belh ieren eia arer a a ea EAE EEEE EEE 9 57 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner ssss 9 58 Elevation motor and encoder adjust belt tension esee 9 58 eB Ms 9 59 Azimuth drive modules remove cover essere enne 9 60 Azimuth drive belt loosen the belt tensioner esee 9 61 Azimuth drive belt adjust belt tension essen 9 61 Getting access to the azimuth drive wheel esses 9 62 Azimuth Drive Belterra OO R arai 9 62 Zero Reference Modules ZRM location ssccccsseccceeeeeccceeeeseccceeesencceeseees 9 63 Zero Reference Module ZRM scccccsesecccceeseccccecsencceeseeccceecesseccecesseececeeees 9 63 X Elevation ZRM disconnect connector sss sssssaccssssscecsssandenniusnancsssdowncdarsssonnionncenes 9 65 X Elevation ZRM slide out uses cesiec inp ten ERA FU EE PUHEPETH RISK ME CEDA EK nC FE EM SE ARE 9 65 Elevation ZRM disconnect connector eese 9 66 Elevation ZRM remove SCIEWS essersi trennen Eyre Yun ExERY t EY KENT XX SR REPRE YN EVO REUS 9 67 Acwmltti Z RM remove COVEN aiinsir tn Rb Mu Ra out d Ru a bueE 9 68 Azimuth ZRM disconnect connector eese eene ennt nnns 9 68 Azimuth ZRM disconnect connector sees eene ennt nennen 9 69 Polarisation ZRM disconnecti
242. settings requirements In this appendix you find detailed information how to set up supported VSAT modems The following VSAT modems are described Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 e Comtech 570L ROSS box amp ACU STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem nn D c E E Nn gt 98 133966 E2 C l Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution C 1 Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution C 1 1 Protocol and interfaces C 1 1 1 Introduction The following sections describe the protocol and interface between the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU and an iDirect OpenAMIP VSAT modem OpenAMIP operation is normally used by service providers offering global VSAT service as the protocol supports roaming between satellites Automatic Beam Switching OpenAMIP an ASCII message based protocol invented and Trademarked by iDirect is a specification for the interchange of information between an antenna controller ACU and a VSAT modem VMU This protocol allows the VSAT modem to command the ACU to search and lock to a particular satellite as well as allowing exchange of information necessary to permit the VSAT modem to initiate and maintain communication via the antenna and the satellite In general OpenAMIP is not intended for any purpose except to permit a modem and the ACU to perform synchronized automatic beam
243. slip of the polarisation encoder has been detected No user interaction is required unless this is a permanent situation in which case the encoder of the polarisation axis must be checked 0A04D 0 Antenna WARNING GNSS position No position available from the GNSS device or position too old OAOAE 0 Antenna WARNING GNSS velocity No velocity available from the GNSS device 0A04F 0 Antenna ERROR Heading data Heading information is missing in the antenna 0A050 0 Antenna ERROR Azi DDM communication Communication error between PCM and azimuth DDM Check cable 0A051 0 Antenna ERROR Xel DDM communication Communication error between PCM and cross elevation DDM Check cable 0A052 0 Antenna ERROR Ele DDM communication Communication error between PCM and elevation DDM Check cable 0A053 0 Antenna ERROR ISM communication Communication error between PCM and ISM Check cable 0A054 0 Antenna ERROR PMM communication Communication error between PCM and PMM Check cable 0A055 0 Antenna WARNING Azi DDM warning The azimuth motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation with regards to temperature voltage current or velocity No user interaction required G 6 Table G 1 ADU event messages Continued Appendix G System messages 98 133966 E2 List of ADU events Er
244. stallation check list ACU connectors and wiring 7 4 Verification and further Step Task information Done 8 Check connection of the VSAT modem Visual inspection of the COMTECH only Check that the ACU RS Connector panel of the ACU and the VSAT 232 port is connected to the Remote dem Seea Control port and Alarm port of the VMU E using the serial cable specifications in Connecting a Satlink2900 Modem Cable Comtech Serial amp RSSI VSAT modem on page 4 11 TT7016A on page B 2 iDirect iNFINITI Series Evolution only Connecting an iNFINITI Check that the ACU RS 232 port is Series Satellite Router on connected to the Console port of the VMU page 4 9 using the included serial cable iDirect iNFINITY Series only Check that the ACU LAN port 1 is connected to the LAN B of the VMU using the included CAT5 Ethernet cable iDirect Evolution only Check that the Connecting an ACU LAN port 1is connected to the LAN of Evolution Satellite the VMU using the included CAT5 Router on page 4 10 Ethernet cable STM SatLink 2900 Check that the ACU Connecting a Satlink2900 LAN port 1 is connected to the LAN ofthe VSAT modem on page 4 11 VMU using the included CAT5 Ethernet cable Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem Check that Connecting a Gilat the ACU RS 232 port is connected to the SkyEdge II VSAT modem SERIAL port of the VMU using the on page 4 12 included serial cable 9 Check that the ADU s NMEA 0183 Visual inspect
245. suring device or alike with the antenna disk in two positions dish elevation position 1 125 and position 2 25 9 38 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules E INE Figure 9 42 Elevation motor and encoder check of belt tension 4 Tighten the belt tension device by tightening the 4x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 43 Elevation motor and encoder loosen the belt tensioner 5 Check the tension of the belt again 60 80 Hz If needed repeat the tension adjustment c v c 5 J 2 iS zo o v E c n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 39 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 7 3 Removing the Azimuth Motor To remove the Azimuth Motor do as follows Tools needed 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches n n nisi y 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch located inside the service door of the ADU e Acoustic frequency meter 3 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 5 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces from the service hatch 9 40 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover
246. t Evolution X5 Satellite Router Figure 4 8 Connecting an Evolution Satellite Router Dmm Cable 3 is only used when using OpenAMIP protocol For cables see Table 4 8 Cables to connect an iNFINITI Series Satellite Router on page 4 9 For VMU cable specifications see VMU cable specifications on page B 1 4 2 3 Connecting a Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem Connect the VSAT modem to the ACU as shown in the figure below Antenna Antenna ACU Rx Out RS 232 Tx In 1 2 3 Rx 950 1950 MHz Remote control Alarms Tx 950 1950 MHz Comtech 570 L Band Satellite Modem Figure 4 9 Connecting a Comtech 570 L or 625 Satellite Modem If the satellite profile is configured to use narrow band tracking recommended a standard RS 232 cable can be used to connect the ACU RS 232 port to the Remote control port of the VSAT modem If the satellite profile is configured to use modem RSSI tracking a proprietary RS 232 Alarm cable must be used to connect the ACU RS 232 port to the Remote control and Alarm port of the VSAT modem Cable Description RX Out to Rx 950 1950 MHz RS 232 to Remote control and Alarms Cable specifications 75 Ohm coax cables F F Im and adapter F to N 50 Ohm included 37 134337 A Cable Comtech Serial and RSSI 4 10 Table 4 9 Cables to connect a Comtech 570 L Band Satellite Modem Chapter 4 Interfaces 98 133966 E2
247. t and restart the calibration procedure The screen is not automatically updated when new data are available from the SAILOR 900 VSAT You may click the button Refresh in the web interface to update the screen 3 Click Start in the section Azimuth calibration and wait typically 5 minutes for the calibration to finish After finished calibration click the button Refresh A message is displayed when the calibration has been completed 4 Click Start below Cable calibration and wait typically 10 minutes for the calibration to finish A message is displayed when the calibration has been completed successfully 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 7 Calibration of the SAILOR 900 VSAT To make an azimuth calibration with user defined input do as follows Select User defined in the Satellite drop down list Type in the longitude and polarisation skew of the satellite The polarisation skew is provided by the satellite operator it is typically 0 degrees For satellite data see DVB S satellites on page E 1 www lyngsat com The calibration function is not able to verify the correctness or precision of the supplied longitude It is therefore important to supply the correct longitude including the first decimal Select the polarisation of a transponder and type in its frequency and symbol rate Select which satellite identifier to use for identification of the signal Satellite identifier NID value Description
248. t be designed to carry the weight of the ADU unit which is 135 kg the weight of the mast flange The mast must also be able to withstand on board vibrations and wind speeds up to 110 knots on the radome even in icing conditions 3 2 6 1 ADU mast flange Fit the top of the ADU mast with a flange with clearance holes matching the bushings in the radome and with minimum 4 gusset plates No center hole is necessary in the flange Flange thickness Minimum 15 mm 4 gusset plates Minimum 15 mm thick must be placed close to the holes in the mounting plate and evenly distributed Gusset plates 15 mm thick 15 mm Figure 3 6 ADU mast flange top and side view Recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau is below 3 0 mm 7 3 0 3 M Figure 3 7 ADU mast flange recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau 3 8 Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Site preparation Allow sufficient space so the nut is free of the welded seam and there is room for tools GG NVA Clearanc Pu E Vz ase y V e sp VEA o We z C Ge Oe SS W Figure 3 8 ADU mast flange distance to the welded seam e um 1 n i CAUTION Avoid sharp edges where the flange is in direct contact with the radome Round all edges as much as possible to avoid damaging the surface of the radome Figure 3 9 ADU
249. tanicannsschandaadanaaannsbascaanananantencs QU ARR EAM UTI KIEL E 9 20 SErews on GPS TOO UB osi aediles aes bi ea A Seoul REM UNUS A inn 9 20 VSAT Interface Module VIM eeuesseee reete nnne 9 21 Location ofthe VIM oceano eer this Ete pUR MIU e Dt PX Rn RE PEUT DU e DP SERES 9 21 Replacing the VIM remove 2 F connectors eese eene 9 22 Replacing the VIM remove 2 N 2 F 1 SMA and 1 SUB D connectors 9 24 Replacing the VIM remove 4 Allen screws enne 9 23 DC Motor Driver Module DDM for Cross Elevation sse 9 24 Location of the Cross Elevation DDM ccescscssecssesseeeseseceeeeseeseeeeceseeeeeceees 9 25 Replacing the DDM remove connectors essere 9 25 Location of the Elevation DDM usissssissec e buiite ERR RR ER XE CEDERE ERR RR EUR MA HC UP REL OREGE 9 26 Elevation DDM CONMECIONS usos cce edere pne eh Fe MEN tym EF Ve REN PEOR ERES 9 26 location of the Azimuth DDM ceccsscsssisassssssnncatssncscsssssvanssansocnesocanvasnnserssasosncvineantons 9 27 Azimuth DDM connectors uis deci arb toa ERR EX ut Ke RD EX E E Oe UM EHE TERRE 9 28 Polarisation Motor Module remove connectors essere 9 29 Polarisation Motor Module remove screws eese eere enne 9 30 98 133966 E2 Figure 9 31 Figure 9 32 Figure 9 33 Figure 9 34 Figure 9 35 Figure 9 36 Figure 9 37 Figure 9 38 Figure 9 39 Fi
250. tension of the belt again 90 100 Hz If needed repeat the tension adjustment Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 77 Removing the X Elevation Motor and Encoder To remove the Cross Elevation Motor and Encoder do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter 3 Rotate the antenna dish to top position 4 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the arm with the GPS module faces the service hatch 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 6 Disconnect the 3 cables at the top of the Cross Elevation DDM Figure 9 58 Replacement of X Elevation Motor amp Encoder 1 7 Loosen the Cross Elevation Drive belt tension adjustment screw o v c o 2 iS o c E c ET n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 49 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Figure 9 59 X Elevation Motor amp Encoder belt tension adjustment screw 8 Loosen the 4x4 mm Allen screws of the motor assembly Figure 9 60 Cross Elevation motor assembly 4 Allen screws 9 Lift the complete Cross Elevation Motor amp Encoder assembly free in the key holes from the pedestal and remo
251. ter 6 Configuration 6 19 Configuration with the web interface VSAT MODEM At Description parameter Signal level Current input signal level from VSAT modem iDirect openAMIP modem PWR 0 500 delivered by the connected modem For values 250 the antenna searches after a new signal Other modem Signal level in dB RX IF frequency Read out from VMU TX IF frequency Read out from VMU Model VSAT modem name entered in SETTINGS gt VSAT modem profiles Table 6 6 Web interface DASHBOARD VSAT MODEM parameter POINTING parameter Description Azimuth relative Current value for azimuth relative to the vessel heading Elevation relative Polarisation skew Current value for elevation relative to the vessel Current value for polarisation skew Table 6 7 Web interface DASHBOARD POINTING parameter Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 3 Satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles 6 3 3 1 Satellite profiles On the page Satellite profiles you add edit and delete satellite profiles A satellite profile contains all settings that are necessary for a successful connection to the satellite including a VSAT modem profile Most of the data you have to fill in are provided by your VSAT service provider You must activate one satellite profile E gt You must add at least one VSAT modem profile before you can add a satell
252. the Rx or Tx 10 MHz reference signals provided by the modem or using its own built in 10 MHz reference signal It is recommended to use the Tx 10 MHz reference signal from the modem See also VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24 Tx 10 MHz The SAILOR 900 VSAT needs the Tx 10 MHz reference signal in order to allow TX ON Table C 5 Requirements for VSAT modem option file Non OpenAMIP C 2 3 Configuration examples Non OpenAMIP Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below EDIT VSAT MODEM PROFILE Profile name fxs non OpenAMIP VSAT modem iDirect Evolution X5 Series This modem profile is used on 1 satellite profile VSAT modem root password Passvo rd VSAT modem user password fidirect OpenAMIP IP address bp ib b b OpenAMIP port fp Apply Cancel Figure C 9 VSAT modem profile Non OpenAMIP example C 12 Appendix C VMU settings requirements 98 133966 E2 Non Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI 5000 amp Evolution X5 EDIT SATELLITE PROFILE Satellite profile name xs Non OpenAMIP VSAT modem profile Apply Caneel HM X5 non OpenAMIP i Satellite position Polarisation skew Maximum inclination RX polarisation TX polarisation Tracking RX frequency C DVB S DVB S2 Symbol rate NID C pvB power Narrow band C VSAT modem RSSI Apply _Cancel o o Ili f Horizontal C Vertical
253. those to the PCM on request A set of samples should be collected within less than 100 micro seconds High stability and accuracy 3 axis accelerometer and angular rate sensor Prepared for wide range 3 axis accelerometer Calibration of sensor offset gain and misalignment over temperature stored in non volatile memory Secure fixing to the parabolic reflector Diagnosis of board supplies sensor inputs etc 15 Elevation locking pin to lock the antenna dish in a fixed position for safety during service not visible on photo o v c S c J i o v e w E Pa 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 15 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 16 Pedestal Control Module PCM The PCM will based on several inputs control the position of the parabolic reflector and the polarization angle of the polarisation mechanism assembly via 3 brush less DC motors and a stepper motor The PCM board is Modem communication with a below deck Antenna Control Unit via a VSAT interface module VIM Control of the VIM module devices via a parallel interface connector Communication master of the ADU Bus connecting to the DC motor Driver Modules DDM the Polarization Motor Module PMM and the Inertial Sensor Module ISM Communication with the GPS module Provide power to the modules connected via the ADU bus motor drivers supplies and bus interface circuits
254. tion D 2 D 1 1 Telnet connection You can access the command line interface via Telnet D 1 1 1 User name and password Access to the SAILOR 900 VSAT system is protected by a user name and password This is the same user name and password that is used in the web interface under ADMINISTRATION for further details see Accessing the administration settings user name password on page 6 43 D 1 1 2 Telnet The interface is on the standard Telnet port 23 Use any LAN port and corresponding IP address of the ACU To start telnet session do as follows 1 Open a Telnet client of your choice 2 Atthe prompt enter the IP address of the ACU user name admin and password 1234 Figure D 2 Command line interface login D 1 2 Help If you enter help directly at the prompt UCLI all available commands are listed Additionally any command will take help as first argument and display detailed information of the specific command Appendix D Command line interface 98 133966 E2 D 1 3 Conventions The command description below uses the following special typography Convention Description Courier font Information that is displayed on the screen Bold Courier font Text the user must enter lt argument gt Required argument argument Optional argument Table D 1 Command typography Example satellite lon longitude zone lt id gt active lt yes no gt 98 133966 E2 Appen
255. tion 3 29 Installation of the 19 rack version of the ACU 3 5 Installation of the 19 rack version of the ACU The following sections describe the installation of the 19 rack ACU Installation of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU is described in Installation of the ACU bulkhead on page 3 26 3 5 1 Installing the 19 rack version of the ACU A cable relief bracket is already mounted when receiving the ACU The cable relief is a simple system to secure cables with cable strips It offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the ACU To install the 19 rack version of the ACU do as follows 1 Slide the ACU into a IU space in a 19 rack 2 Mount the screws in each side through the holes in the front and fasten the screws to the rack Make sure that the unitis mounted securely according to the requirements for your 19 rack 3 Connect all cables See Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU on page 4 1 for a description of the ACU connectors Set to ON Figure 3 29 ACU 19 rack version On off switch at the back 4 Set the On Off switch at the back of the ACU to On Then you can use the On Off switch at the front panel of the ACU 19 rack version 3 5 1 1 Connectors of the 19 rack version of the ACU For a description of the connectors see Connectors of the ACU on page 3 26 The 19 rack version of the ACU has additionally a LAN connector at the front for accessing the service port from the ACU front panel
256. tor assembly Figure 9 49 Azimuth motor tighten the screws for the motor assembly 3 Adjust the belt tension using the belt tension adjustment screw Figure 9 50 Azimuth motor adjust belt tension The tension of the belt is 90 100 Hz on average use an Optibel frequency measuring device or alike 9 44 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4 Tighten the belt tension device by tightening the 4x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 51 Azimuth motor tighten the belt tensioner 5 Check the tension of the belt again 90 100 Hz If needed repeat the tension adjustment 9 5 7 5 Removing the Azimuth Encoder To remove the Azimuth Encoder do as follows 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches Tools needed 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch 4x 150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU Acoustic frequency meter 3 Rotate the Antenna Dish to top position 4 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position 5 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces from the service hatch o v c S c J c o fo E 4 o v E n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 45 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest
257. ts with the power cable connected Under certain conditions dangerous voltages may exist even with the power cable removed To avoid injuries always disconnect power and discharge circuits before touching them Failure to comply with the rules above will void the warranty iv 98 133966 E2 CAUTION Do not manually turn the Polarisation Unit of the antenna it may cause damage to the antenna If needed to turn the Polarisation Unit manually remove the connector 1 marked M of the Polarisation Motor Module 2 VSAT restrictions DZ There are restrictions in use of the frequency band 13 75 to 14 GHz in the following countries Belgium Hungary e Latvia Malta Slovakia Contact VSAT modem provider for local setups 98 133966 E2 V vi 98 133966 E2 Table of contents Chapter 1 About this manual 1 1 Intended readers eocdie io Eo o ESI MR actor eeinaenedins 1 1 12 Manual overview essere eterne eterne 1 1 ENMEC n ulum t T 1 2 1 4 Related documents oon Pn b tad dh b eens 1 2 L5 Typography ucassseosciseiistonenidin it vbnkaek eie eet Ee bEtE EL vai creditos 1 2 ES c Ie M 1 3 Chapter 2 Introduction 2 4 SAILOR 900 VSAT system essen enne 2 1 RAE SUD e 24 2 1 2 Above Deck Unit ADU sseeeeeeee eene 2 4 2 3 Antenna Control Unit ACU eeeeeceenee eren nnne 2 8 2 1 4 VSAT Modem Unit VMU
258. ttached to the 4 lifting brackets 3 20 Mounting the ADU on the mast Tlahge u etiani tera rte XR UE xtd Rx EM EVReR Eh dE 3 20 Connecting the ilie 3 21 Opening THE service hatch ceansancccnpnisnians sassccncssnandkabeardanaontudd Ha ka SR aqu ERE 3 22 Removing the 2 split pins sies ek cou SR nU tI Ma Ex at ERU was EM IRA e MR eEIE 3 22 Removing the serice TESEC TI comin ago VA rx pa d EGRE om ba BUR aaisa 3 23 XV List of figures Figure 3 22 Figure 3 23 Figure 3 24 Figure 3 25 Figure 3 26 Figure 3 27 Figure 3 28 Figure 3 29 Figure 3 30 Figure 3 31 Figure 3 32 Figure 3 33 Chapter 4 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 Chapter 5 Figure 5 1 Figure 5 2 Figure 5 3 Chapter 6 Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Figure 6 5 xvi ADU bolt for optimum grounding esses seen ener 3 24 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU without cable support 3 26 ACU tonnecior alte ooi on see pe aera M Bee eM MIEL 3 26 SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU bulkhead version ground stud 3 27 Cableirehettorthe ACU T 3 28 Mounting the cable relief 1 2 son epa RR PRU REPE EUERN Xu RUR EUREN MAREA P EK IER RR 3 28 Mounting the cable relief 2 2 seite bdy prx F Er geben Er ERA M auis 3 29 ACU 19 rack version On off switch at
259. tware included in this product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the GPL LGPL The verbatim licenses can be found online at http www gnu org licenses old licenses gpl 2 0 html http www gnu org licenses old licenses lgpl 2 1 html You may obtain the complete corresponding source code from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product which will be no earlier than 2021 by sending a money order or check for DKK 50 to SW Technology GPL Compliance Thrane amp Thrane A S Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D 2800 Lyngby DENMARK Please write source for product SAILOR 900 VSAT in the memo line of your payment You may also find a copy of the source at http www thrane com foss This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information ii 98 133966 E2 Safety summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation service and repair of this equipment Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the equipment Thrane amp Thrane A S assumes no liability for the customer s failure to comply with these requirements Microwave radiation hazards During transmission the Above Deck Unit antenna in this system radiates Microwave Power This radiation may be hazardous to humans close to the Above Deck Ko Unit During transmission make sure th
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261. up to 49 dBW EIRP This translates to a minimum safety distance of 30 m from the ADU while itis transmitting based on a radiation level of 10 W m Safety distance uu ZZ 30 m 10 W m MICROWAVE RADIATION UY Figure 3 4 Radiation hazard safety distance 30 m SS l m Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Site preparation 3 2 5 Ship motion and offset from the ship s motion centre Even though it is recommended to mount the ADU high keep the distance between the ADU and the ship s motion centre as short as possible The higher up the ADU is mounted the higher is the linear g force applied to the ADU The g force also depends on the roll period of the ship see Table 3 1 If the g force applied is too high performance and ADU signal stabilization may be reduced and eventually the ADU may be damaged Refer to the following table for allowed mounting heights above the ship s motion centre e um 1 n i Figure 3 5 Maximum distance from the ship s motion centre h max Min Max ADU mounting height h max roll period Full performance Potential risk of damage As 12m 16m 6s 27m 35m 8s 48 m 62m 10 s 75m 98 m Table 3 1 Maximum distance from the ship s motion center versus ship s roll period 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Site preparation 3 2 6 ADU mast design Foundation and height The ADU mast mus
262. urther step Task information 1 Check that the ACU is grounded correctly See Grounding the ACU using the mounting bolts and washers bulkhead on page 3 27 or Grounding the 19 rack version of the ACU on page 3 31 and Grounding and RF protection on page F 1 2 Make sure you strain relieved the cables See Installation of the ACU bulkhead on page 3 26 or Installing the 19 rack version of the ACU on page 3 30 3 Make sure that the VSAT modem is See General mounting mounted close to the ACU considerations VMU on page 3 32 h Check that the ADU antenna N connector Visual inspection of the is properly connected with the 50 Ohm RF cover plate at the bottom cable of the ADU 5 Check that the ACU antenna N connector Visual inspection of the is properly connected with the 50 ohm RF connector panel of the cable ACU 6 Check that the ACU s Rx Out is connected Visual inspection of the to the VSAT modem s Rx in using the connector panel of the included 1 m F F 75 ohm cable ACU and the VSAT modem 7 98 133966 E2 Check that the ACU s Tx In is connected to the VSAT modem s Tx out using the included 1 m F F 75 ohm cable Visual inspection of the connector panel of the ACU and the VSAT modem Table 7 2 Installation check list ACU connectors and wiring Chapter 7 Installation check 7 3 Sa e w lt Vv c e c 1 Wa i In
263. us Shows the current dual antenna mode status active inactive Table D 4 UCLI command dual antenna Command Description exit Exits the connection to the SAILOR 900 VSAT Table D 5 UCLI command exit D 2 5 help Command Description help Shows a list of commands available including a short description help satellite Shows the sub commands and description for the command satellite help modem Shows the sub commands and a short description for the command modem 98 133966 E2 Table D 6 UCLI command help Appendix D Command line interface D 5 o v dt i D T am o iz a 5 c 5 E s c Supported commands Command Description help track Shows the sub commands and description for the command track help status Shows the sub commands and description for the command status help system Shows the sub commands and a short description for the command system help config Shows the sub commands unit and description for the command config help zone Shows the sub commands unit and description for the command zone Table D 6 UCLI command help Continued D 2 6 modem Command Description modem Shows a list of sub commands available including a short description modem name Shows the VSAT modem name of the currently active satellite profile entered in the web interface modem model
264. ust be set to mobile unit and receive the GPS information from the ACU with the command w Valid Lat Lon lt Time gt Example is mobile 1 Tx handshake must not be enabled in the iDirect modem Example tx handshake enabled 0 ODU The SAILOR 900 VSAT can work either using the Rx or Tx 10 MHz reference signals provided by the modem or using its own built in 10 MHz reference signal It is recommended to use the Tx 10 MHz reference signal from the modem See also VSAT modem profile New entry and Edit on page 6 24 Example odu_rx_10_mhz 1 The SAILOR 900 VSAT needs the Tx 10 MHz reference signal in order to allow TX ON Example odu_tx_10_ mhz 1 Table C 4 Information in the VSAT modem option file 98 133966 E2 Appendix C VMU settings requirements C 7 wu dz B E ue gt Open AMIP setup for iDirect INFINITI amp Evolution C 8 C 1 3 Configuration examples OpenAMIP Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below EDIT VSAT MODEM PROFILE Profile name sooo iDirect OpanAMIP VSAT modem iDirect INFINITY 5000 Series OpenAMIP This modem profile is used on 1 satellite profile VSAT modem root password VSAT modem user password OpenAMIP IP address Bo Be 2 OpenAMIP port 2006 Apply Cancel Figure C 4 VSAT modem profile OpenAMIP example EDIT SATELLIT
265. vation ZRM remove screws 8 Slide out the Elevation ZRM 9 5 9 4 Inserting a new Elevation ZRM To insert a new Elevation ZRM follow the instructions above in reverse order 9 5 9 5 Removing the Azimuth ZRM 1 Open the service hatch by releasing the two latches 2 Switch off the power to the antenna on the service switch Tools needed 4x150 mm Allen key located inside the service door of the ADU 3 Rotate the antenna pedestal so that the Azimuth DDM faces the service hatch 4 Rotate the antenna dish to top position 5 Press in and turn the elevation locking pin only available from serial number TBD to locked position c v S wo 2 iS zo o v E c ET n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 67 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 6 Loosen the 15x4 mm Allen screws the 3 Allen screws on top are longer than the rest on the cover over the azimuth drive modules and remove the cover lift and slide Null Es e 3 IEELN TE EI nn Figure 9 87 Azimuth ZRM remove cover 7 Disconnect the connector from the Azimuth ZRM Figure 9 88 Azimuth ZRM disconnect connector 9 68 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 8 Loosen the 2x4 mm Allen screws Figure 9 89 Azimuth ZRM disconnect connector 9 Slide out the Azimuth ZRM 9 5 9 6 Inserting a new Azimuth ZRM To insert a new Cr
266. ve it 9 50 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 7 8 Inserting a new X Elevation Motor and Encoder To insert a new Cross Elevation Motor amp Encoder follow the instructions above in reverse order while observing the following mounting guidelines 1 Do not tighten the 4x4 mm Allen screws of the motor assembly Figure 9 61 Cross Elevation motor assembly do not tighten screws 2 Adjust the belt tension using the belt tension adjustment screw a Nea Figure 9 62 X Elevation Motor amp Encoder adjust belt tension The tension of the belt is 80 100 Hz on average with the cross elevation beam in 3 positions o v c o 2 iS so o v E o n 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 51 Removal and replacement of ADU modules Figure 9 63 Belt tension in 3 positions 3 Now tighten the 4x4 mm Allen screws of the Cross Elevation Motor amp Encoder assembly al Figure 9 64 Cross Elevation motor assembly tighten screws 4 Check the tension of the belt again 80 100 Hz If needed repeat the tension adjustment 9 52 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Removal and replacement of ADU modules 9 5 7 9 Removing the Polarisation Motor To remove the Polarisation Motor do as follows 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the Polarisation Unit on Tools needed page 9 73 4x150 mm
267. vice hatch SAIL ya e um n a Figure 3 15 Free space for access to the service hatch The ADU does not have to be aligned with the bow to stern line of the ship When configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT you make an azimuth calibration to obtain the correct azimuth of the ADU e Itis important to maintain vertical orientation of the ADU center line Consider the aspect of interference read more about this in ADU mast design Foundation and height on page 3 8 e Install the ADU where vibrations are limited to a minimum Always use all 4 bolts when installing the ADU To install the ADU do as follows 1 Install the mast with the mast flange and have the 4 M12 bolts ready 2 Undo all shipping buckles take off the wooden top and remove the casing 3 Unscrew the 4 bolts holding the ADU on the wooden platform 98 133966 E2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 19 Installation of the ADU 4 Attach a webbed four part sling with a belt to all 4 lifting brackets Figure 3 16 ADU installation webbed sling attached to the 4 lifting brackets 5 Attach 2 tag lines of suitable length to 2 lifting brackets and man them 6 With a crane lift the ADU off the wooden platform and move it on top of the ADU mast 7 Install the ADU on the mast flange with 4 M12 bolts and washers Read carefully and follow instructions given in Grounding the ADU on page F 3 Tightening torque value 30 Nm Figu
268. x splitter input to VSAT modem Tx Tx from VSAT modem Table 3 8 Dual mode antenna cabling Chapter 3 Installation 98 133966 E2 Chapter 4 Interfaces This chapter is organised in the following sections Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU Interfaces of the VMU 4 1 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 1 1 ACU bulkhead LEDs display and keypad Figure 4 1 ACU bulkhead LEDs display and keypad 4 1 2 ACU 19 rack version LEDs display and keypad SAILOR Figure 4 2 ACU rack version LEDs display and keypad 98 133966 E2 Nn kn v 4S D J amp s 4 1 Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT ACU 4 1 3 ACU bulkhead Connector panel overview ADU Rx Out Txin RS 422 LAN1 LAN2 Modem Ctrl Modem Ctrl NMEA RS 232 LAN3 LAN 4 Power On Off Service port Figure 4 3 ACU bulkhead connector panel overview 4 1 4 ACU 19 rack version Connector panel overview LAN1 LAN2 Modem Ctrl Modem Ctrl ADU Rx Out Txin RS 422 NMEA RS 232 Power On Off Service port LAN3 LAN 4 A Set to On Figure 4 4 ACU rack version connector panel overview The connector LAN to the left is typically connected to the service port at LAN3 with a straight Ethernet cable Then you can access the service port from the front of the ACU rack version Set the On Off switch at the back of the ACU to On Then you can use the On Off switch at the front panel of the ACU 19 rack ve
269. xed gain 44 dB Paci independent of frequency BUC variation and cable loss Figure 6 9 Fixed TX gain principle ADU cable on page 3 22 Example ACU Tx port power 5dBm gt BUC output 39 dBm compression 98 133966 E2 e 2 5 D 4 c 5 i Chapter 6 Configuration 6 13 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 1 Overview and navigation 6 3 1 1 Topics in the web interface Use the site map to get an overview over the existing menus submenus and topics You can click on each menu in the site map to go directly to the page or display the respective submenu SIGNAL 0000000 DASHBOARD DASHBOARD SETTINGS SETTINGS Satellite Profiles SERVICE VSAT Modem Profiles ADMINISTRATION Blocking Zones HELPDESK Meo n E Mail Setup Reports Dual Antenna SERVICE Upload Calibration Line Up Dual Antenna Mode XIM Data ADMINISTRATION User Permissions Export Import Config Factory Default HELPDESK Event List Self Test SITE MAP Figure 6 10 Topics in the web interface SITE MAP Software version 1 30 is the version described in this chapter 6 14 Chapter 6 Configuration 98 133966 E2 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 1 2 Navigation The web interface consists of the following sections Thrane amp Thrane SIGNAL TT 3 DASHBOARD 2 SAILOR 900 VSAT SETTINGS System status Tracking ACU part name TT 7016A SERVICE GPS position 55
270. y server settings for the web interface only if you wish Consult your browser help for information To disable the use of a Proxy server completely do as follows DB The following description is for Microsoft Internet Explorer If you are using a different browser the procedure may be different 1 In Microsoft Internet Explorer select Tools gt Internet Options gt Connections gt LAN Settings Local Area Network LAN Settings E 71 1 Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration Automatically detect settings Use automatic configuration script Address M Proxy server r Use a proxy server For your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or VPN connections i Jv Bypass proxy server For local addresses cmd u 5 22 LES 2 v 2 Clear the box labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN 3 Click OK When the proxy server settings are disabled close and restart your browser You may need to change this setting back on return to your Internet connection 6 3 1 6 Connecting a PC To connect your PC to the ACU see Connecting to the web interface on page 6 2 If you want to use another LAN port than LAN 3 you must configure it according to your network requirements For information how to configure the 4 LAN connectors see Configuring th
271. z Figure 9 4 Verifying software update n v c i o os Z oz so o v E Z o nN 98 133966 E2 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 9 7 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 9 3 Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 9 3 1 Overview 9 3 1 1 Built In Test Equipment The ADU and the ACU have a Built In Test Equipment BITE function in order to make fault diagnostics easy during service and installation The BITE test is performed during Power On Self Test POST which is automatically performed each time the system is powered on Person Activated Self Test PAST which is initiated by starting a self test in the web interface HELPDESK gt Self test For details on error messages after a POST or a self test see Event list on page 9 3 9 3 1 2 Means of signalling The SAILOR 900 VSAT provides various methods for signalling the system status LEDs on the front panel of the ACU are used to signal Power on off Logon Fail Pass The built in web interface of the ACU shows any events BITE error codes with a short message describing each error This is also displayed in the ACU In an error situation one of the following system status messages may be shown e ACU POST error ADU POST error SAFE MODE plus information about the specific error see System messages on page G 1 9 8 Chapter 9 Service amp maintenance 98 133966 E2 Status signalling with LE
272. z 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 256 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 512 kHz 3 4 4 B 6 7 8 10 12 1024 kHz 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 2048 kHz 3 3 4 5 5 6 8 9 4096 kHz 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8192 kHz La 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 16384 kHz 3 a 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 32768 kHz 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Table 6 8 Elevation cutoff in degrees versus VSAT modem bandwidth and power c fo E D c i a Eirp Fixed system gain 44 dB antenna gain 14 25 GHz 41 4 dB modem power FCC FCC 825 205 5 degrees 7 Click Apply to save the settings for the satellite profile 98 133966 E2 Chapter 6 Configuration 6 23 Configuration with the web interface 6 3 3 3 VSAT modem profiles A VSAT modem profile contains all VSAT modem settings that are necessary for a successful connection to the satellite The data you have to fill in are provided by your VSAT service and modem provider You must add at least one VSAT modem profile SIGNAL LLL Init DASHBOARD VSAT MODEM PROFILES SETTINGS Profile name VSAT modem Satellite profiles XS Non OpenAMIP iDirect Evolution X5 Series Edit Delete VSAT modem profiles 5100 Non OpenAMIP iDirect INFINITY 5000 Series Edit Delete Blocking zones ComTech 570L with ROSS ComTech CDM 570L and ROSS Edit Delete Network New entry E mail setup Reports SERVICE AD

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