Sea Tel 9711-44 KU-BAND TX/RX Installation And Operation Manual

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May 5, 2014

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

9711-44 KU-BAND TX/RX ANTENNA

WARNING: RF RADIATION HAZARD

This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with transmit/receive equipment

manufactured by others. Refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer which

will describe potential hazards, including exposure to RF radiation, associated with the

improper use of the transmit/receive equipment. Note that the transmit/receive

equipment will operate independently of the stabilized antenna system. Prior to work on

the stabilized antenna system, the power to the transmit/receive system must be locked

out and tagged.

When the transmit/receive system is in operation, no one should be allowed anywhere

within the radiated beam being emitted from the reflector.

The ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the facility operator and the

individuals who work on the system.

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Page 1 Southampton, UK S0 18 2HJ Fax: (925) 798-7986 Tel: 44 (0)23 80 671155 Web: http://www.cobham.com/seatel Fax: 44 (0)23 80 671166 Web: http://www.cobham.com/seatel Sea Tel Inc is also doing business as Cobham SATCOM - Maritime May 5, 2014 Document. No. 140439 Revision C...
Page 2 Copyright © 2013 Sea Tel Inc All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is proprietary to Sea Tel, Inc.. This document may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without prior written consent of Sea Tel, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Page 4 2009 version of FCC 47 C.F.R. § 25.222. Sea Tel hereby declares that the antennas listed below will meet the off-axis EIRP spectral density requirements of § 25.222 (a)(1)(i) with an N value of 1, when the following Input Power spectral density limitations are met: *0.6 Meter Ku Band, Models 2406 and USAT-24 are limited to...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................1-1 1.1.................................. 1-1 ENERAL YSTEM ESCRIPTION 1.2........................................... 1-1 URPOSE 1.3................................... 1-1 THER NPUTS TO THE YSTEM 1.4....................................1-1 YSTEM OMPONENTS 1.5................................1-2 NTENNA ONFIGURATION 1.6..................................1-3 NTENNA RBITRATOR 1.7.
Page 6 Table of Contents 3.7.6. Installing the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly ................. 3-19 3.7.7. Sub-assemble the Antenna Pedestal ........................... 3-23 3.7.8. Close the 144” Radome Assembly ..........................3-25 3.7.9. Prepare the 144” Radome ADE for Lift ........................3-28 3.8. ADE ....................................3-29 NSTALLING 3.8.1.
Page 7 Table of Contents 4.4.......................... 4-6 NPACKING THE RAME AND EFLECTOR RATE 4.4.1. Installing the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly ..................4-9 4.5................................4-13 NPACKING THE EDESTAL RATE 4.6. : ................................4-15 NPACKING THE ADOME RATE 4.7. ADE ....................................4-15 SSEMBLING THE 4.7.1.
Page 8 Table of Contents 4.16. S ..........................................4-44 ETUP 5. BASIC SETUP OF THE ACU .................................. 5-1 5.1...................................... 5-1 PERATOR ETTINGS 5.2. SETUP P ..........................5-1 ARAMETER ISPLAY AND NTRY ENUS 5.3..........................5-1 EFAULT ETUP ARAMETERS FOR YOUR NTENNA 5.4.
Page 9 Table of Contents 11.2.8. SWEEP INC ....................................11-5 11.3. S .................................... 11-5 ARAMETERS 12. SETUP – BLOCKAGE & RF RADIATION HAZARD ZONES ....................12-1 12.1. R (AZ LIMIT ) ................... 12-1 ADIATION AZARD AND LOCKAGE APPING PARAMETERS 12.2. S .................................... 12-4 ARAMETERS 13.
Page 10 Table of Contents 17.8. T IP (VOIP) O ............................17-3 OICE PERATION 18. INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING ............................18-1 18.1. T ACU .................................. 18-1 ROUBLESHOOTING THE 18.1.1. ACU display is blank ................................18-1 18.1.2. ACU Status displays "REMOTE NOT RESPONDING" .................... 18-1 18.2.
Page 11 Table of Contents 22.4.1. Antenna Control Cable (Provided from ACU-MUX) ....................22-9 22.4.2. Antenna Transmit & Receive IF Coax Cables (Customer Furnished) ............22-9 22.4.3. Multi-conductor Cables (Customer Furnished) ...................... 22-9 22.4.4. AC Power Cable (Pedestal & Rf Equipment) ......................22-9 22.4.5.
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Page 13: Introduction
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Introduction Introduction WARNING: RF Radiation Hazard - This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with transmit/receive equipment manufactured by others. Refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer which will describe potential hazards, including exposure to RF radiation, associated with the improper use of the transmit/receive equipment.
Page 14: Dual Antenna Configuration
Introduction 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Figure 1 -1 Series 11 TXRX Simplified Block Diagram 1.5. Dual Antenna Configuration Sometimes, due to very large blockage conditions, you may need to install a dual antenna configuration to provide uninterrupted services. Two full antenna systems are installed and the ACU control outputs are connected to an arbitrator switch panel which then is connected to the below decks equipment.
Page 15: Dual Antenna Arbitrator
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Introduction 1.6. Dual Antenna Arbitrator The Dual Antenna Arbitrator panel can pass LNB voltages (and handle 250-400 ma of current) and the RXIF signals on the RX connections. TXIF, Reference and BUC supply voltage can pass through this arbitrator panel to the antenna, but it is not recommended that BUC power be supplied through the dual channel rotary joint of the antenna (a BUC power supply is provided on all Series 09 antenna pedestals).
Page 16: Interface Requirements
Introduction 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 1.7.2. Interface requirements: 1.7.2.1. Hardware Sea Tel Antenna Control Units Model DAC-2202 or DAC-2302. Any Satellite modem manufacturer that is compatible with OpenAMIP CAT5 Patch cable 1.7.2.2. Software Sea Tel model DAC-2202: ACU software version 6.06 or greater CommIF module software version 1.10f or greater...
Page 17: Site Survey
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Site Survey Site Survey There are three objective of the site survey. The first is to find the best place to mount the antenna and the BDE. The second is to identify the length and routing of the cables and any other items or materials that are required to install the system. The third is to identify any other issues that must be resolved before or during the installation.
Page 18: Mounting Foundation
The height of the pedestal should be kept as short as possible, taking into account recommendations given in other Sea Tel Guidelines. The minimum height of the pedestal above a flat deck or platform to allow access into the radome for maintenance should be 0.6 meters (24 inches).
Page 19: Mounting Height And Fore-Aft Location
The effect of tangential acceleration is felt by the structure of the ADE before it truly affects the tracking accuracy. For instance, Sea Tel normally accepts that a tracking error of 0.1 degrees RMS at 0.5 G to be within acceptable error margins.
Page 20: Vertical Masts
Site Survey 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Often the solution for providing the full azimuth/elevation range the antenna needs is to mount the ADE on the ship’s mast. Unfortunately, masts do not consider equipment masses in design and often have harmonic frequencies of their own.
Page 21: Girder Masts
For every 100 kilograms of ADE weight over 250 kilograms, the depth of the platform stiffeners should be increased by 50 millimeters and thickness by 2 millimeters. Sea Tel does not have a recommended arrangement for a truss mast – the variability of truss mast designs means that each installation needs to be evaluated separately.
Page 22: Cables
The ADE should be installed using good electrical practice. Sea Tel recommends referring to IEC 60092- 352 for specific guidance in choosing cables and installing cables onboard a ship. Within these guidelines, Sea Tel will provide some very general information regarding the electrical installation.
Page 23: Acu Power Cable/Outlet
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Site Survey 2.8.4. ACU Power Cable/Outlet The AC power for the ACU and the ADE is not required to be from a UPS (same one that supplies power to the ADE), but it is recommended. Power cable shall comply with the provisions of IEC 60092-350 and -351 in so far as practicable. 2.8.5.
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Page 25: Installation (144" Radome)
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) Installation (144” Radome) This section contains instructions for unpacking, final assembly and installation of the equipment. It is highly recommended that final assembly and installation of the Antenna system be performed by trained technicians. Read this complete section before starting.
Page 26: Preparation
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX WARNING: RF Radiation Hazard - This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with transmit/receive equipment manufactured by others. Refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer which will describe potential hazards, including exposure to RF radiation, associated with the improper use of the transmit/receive equipment.
Page 27: Base Frame And Reflector Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 3.3.2. Base Frame and Reflector Crate We recommend that you place the Base Frame and Reflector Crate in the area that you have chosen to assembly each of these major components. This is the Base Frame & Reflector crate.
Page 28: Pedestal Crate
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Wave Guide Box (ONLY on some systems). Contains the Flex Waveguide and Coaxial Cable. NOTE: Other 9797B Series Antennas may have the Rigid Waveguide(s) located in the Pedestal Crate. 3.3.3. Pedestal Crate We recommend that you place the Pedestal Crate in the area that you have chosen to assembly it. This is the Pedestal crate.
Page 29: Radome Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) Pedestal Mounting Spider Marine Air Conditioner (If included) DAC and BDE Box RF Equipment box (some systems have 2 RF Equipment boxes) Cut the bands holding the Balance Weight Box along with the Hardware and Miscellaneous Box.
Page 30: Unpacking The Base Frame And Reflector Crate
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Radome Panels Radome hardware kit Silicon Adhesive Radome Cap 3.4. Unpacking the Base Frame and Reflector Crate The Base Frame and Reflector now share the same crate. The Base Frame is on the lower deck under the Reflector support structure.
Page 31 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) Lift the reflector support structure up about 2 feet. CAUTION: Be careful not to lift the supports to more than the necessary height as this could cause the reflector to flip over. Allow the drop down legs on the reflector support to swing down to support the structure in the raised position.
Page 32 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 10. Cut the tie-wraps that hold the Feed Struts (Top, Left, and Right) to the wooden diagonal. 11. Keep the struts in this area as the feed will be installed on the reflector while it is still mounted to the reflector support structure.
Page 33: Unpacking The Pedestal Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 19. Mount the scalar plate to the feed struts, aligning the labels on the end of the feed strut to the label on the scalar plate. Top strut should be #1, right side #2 and left side 20.
Page 34 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Cut the bands holding the RF Box (or boxes depending on product). Stage these items in the location where the Pedestal will be assembled. Cut the bands holding the DAC and BDE Box (pictured in center). Stage this box where the Below Decks Equipment is temporarily located.
Page 35: Unpacking The Radome Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 10. If large counter-weight assemblies (which have been removed from the equipment frame) are packaged with the pedestal in this crate, cut the bands (or unbolt) them from the pallet and stage them in the location where the Pedestal will be assembled.
Page 36: Assembling The Ade
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Use diagonal cutters, or shears, to cut the bands that restrain the radome panels in the crate. Do not remove the panels at this time, they will be removed during the radome assembly (refer to the Antenna Manual, Installation chapter).
Page 37: Sub-Assemble The Base Frame Assembly
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 3.7.2. Sub-assemble the Base Frame Assembly Refer to the Base Frame Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all nuts and bolts should be assembled with Loctite 2760 or its equivalent. WARNING: Assure that all nut and bolt assemblies are tightened according to the tightening torque values listed below: SAE Bolt Size...
Page 38: Sub-Assemble The Upper Panels Of The 144" Radome Assembly
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 3.7.3. Sub-assemble the upper panels of the 144” Radome Assembly Refer to the Radome Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. It is best to have at least TWO people sub-assembling the radome, one working from the inside and the other outside. Sub-assemble the sections of the radome on a clean, flat location that is free of rocks and debris (ie concrete) to assure good horizontal alignment of the panels.
Page 39 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) NOTE: It is extremely important to assure that the flanges are properly aligned before the bolts are tightened and kept in alignment as the hardware is aligned. This is necessary for the inside clearance and the outside aesthetic appearance of the radome.
Page 40 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Clean excess caulking off of the flange areas inside and outside the radome. Repeat caulking, closing and cleaning the vertical flanges until all of the upper panel seams are closed. Remove tape from the vertical seams. 10.
Page 41: Sub-Assemble The Bottom Panels Onto The Base Frame
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 3.7.4. Sub-assemble the bottom panels onto the base frame NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all nuts and bolts should be assembled with Loctite 2760 or its equivalent. Attach 4 radome lifting brackets (PN 131514-2, shown here, can be purchased separately), or other lifting arrangement, to four opposite vertical flange mounting points (every other...
Page 42: Installing The Marine Air Conditioner
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Place 4-8 bolts around the perimeter of the bottom flange of the lower half of the radome, through the flange into the base frame holes to align the holes. Loosely install all of the bolts, fender washers and nuts to attach the lower panels to the base frame using the hardware provided.
Page 43: Installing The Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 3.7.6. Installing the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly Refer to the procedure below to install the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol feed assembly on the 2.m meter offset reflector. Assure that the DAC-2202 System Type does NOT include 8. Assure that the DAC-2202 TX Polarity is set to 2 (Horizontal TX).
Page 44 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 12. Insert the Ku-Band drop-in feed assembly with the alignment aligned to the center of strut #2 (right strut as view from the front of the reflector) Alignment mark (scribed into the bottom end of the feed assembly) 13.
Page 45 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) The LNBs and diplexer should be horizontal. Cross-Pol LNB (Orange Coax) Diplexer Co-Pol LNB (Yellow coax) 14. Connect the flexible waveguide section from the rotary joint on the TX port of the feed to the top end of the rigid waveguide.
Page 46 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 17. Leave a gracious service loop in the yellow receive coax and connect it to the Co-Pol LNB. This loop is required to allow the feed to rotate through its full 270 degree (+/- 135) range of rotation.
Page 47: Sub-Assemble The Antenna Pedestal
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 3.7.7. Sub-assemble the Antenna Pedestal Refer to the General Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. Install the Base Stand, or Mounting Spider, onto the Base Pan using the hardware provided. Apply Loctite to and tighten the mounting bolts.
Page 48 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Using a crane, or other suitable lifting apparatus, lift the pedestal up and onto the mounting spider which was installed in step 1. NOTE: The circuit breaker panel should be oriented to be facing the radome entry hatch (AFT) so that it is within easy reach for powering the equipment OFF.
Page 49: Close The 144" Radome Assembly
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 13. Using a crane, or other suitable lifting apparatus, lift the reflector up and onto the reflector mounting brace of the pedestal. 14. Assure that the reflector is orientated such that the top feed strut is facing the Ku- Band reflector.
Page 50 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Install a second bolt and fender washer down through the hole on the other side of the vertical seam, through the slot on that side of the bracket and tighten a nut on the underside of the bracket Repeat steps 1 &...
Page 51 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) NOTE: It is extremely important to assure that the flanges are properly aligned before the bolts are tightened and kept in alignment as the hardware is aligned. This is necessary for the inside clearance and the outside aesthetic appearance of the radome.
Page 52: Prepare The 144" Radome Ade For Lift
Refer to the Base Frame Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. To obtain a Sea Tel recommended lifting harness, please contact the vendor listed below for price and availability. Reference Manufacturer/Sea Tel Part Number: 119792-A 144 Inch Radome Lifting Harness: Lift-It Manufacturing Company 4780 Corona Ave.
Page 53: Installing The Ade
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) Enter the ADE and stow the antenna pedestal using the Stow Kit (provided) and the instruction in the Maintenance section of the antenna manual. Attach eye-bolts or shackles (properly rated for the weight to be lifted) to four equidistant lifting point holes around the perimeter of the Base Frame.
Page 54: Installing The Below Decks Equipment
Assure that the Gyro Compass output is turned OFF when handling and connecting wiring to the Terminal Mounting Strip. CAUTION - Allow only an authorized dealer to install or service the your Sea Tel System components. Unauthorized installation or service can be dangerous and may invalidate the warranty.
Page 55: Installing The Below Deck Equipment
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) 3.9.4. Installing the Below Deck Equipment Install the ACU in the front of the standard 19” equipment rack or other suitable location. The DAC- 2202 ACU is one rack unit high. Install the Terminal Mounting Strip on the rear of the 19” equipment rack or other suitable location that is within 6 feet of the rear panel connections of the ACU.
Page 56: Radio Control Serial Cable
Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 3.10.5.3. RXIF Signal Input to the ACU Connect the RXIF cable from the Base Multiplexer to the J6 “RF IN” connector on the rear of the ACU. This input provides satellite signal to the tracking receiver inside the ACU. 3.10.5.4.
Page 57 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) Open provides continuity output (short to ground or open circuit) on the SW2 screw terminal to satellite modem when the modem requires continuity control (short or open) to Mute transmission. In dual antenna configurations this used for dual antenna arbitrators that require continuity control (short or open) to switch.
Page 58 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 3.10.7.4. TS1 Control Interface Connections. AGC & GND - External AGC, or Modem Lock, input. • External AGC input to the DAC-2202 must be 0 to 15 Volts DC analog signal, positive going voltage proportional to satellite signal input level and must be real-time in its response to antenna pointing.
Page 59: Other Bde Connections
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) If your modem cannot use the Modem Console Port connection you will have to provide a transmit inhibit output from the ACU by connecting a SW2 wire connection to the modem to comply with FCC Order 04-286 and WRC-03 Resolution 902. •...
Page 60: Electrical - Double Check Wiring Connections
“SEA TEL – RCVR and SCPC VER 5.xx” followed by, “SEA TEL – IO MOD and COMMIF VER 1.xx” followed by, “SEA TEL – REMOTE and INITIALIZING”. After initialization, the bottom line of the remote display will display the antenna model number and the software version from the PCU.
Page 61: Home Flag Position
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) initialization text in the Troubleshooting section in this manual. Observe the Initialization of the antenna pedestal. If any of these steps fail, or the ACU reports model "xx09", re-configure the PCU as described in the Setup section of this manual.
Page 62 Installation (144” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX • To view the Torque Commands, select the graph chart. • This chart displays the Torque Command errors for each axis via three traces, CL (Cross Level), LV (Elevation), and AZ (Azimuth), at a fixed 0.195 amps/vertical division. •...
Page 63: Setup
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (144” Radome) • The Azimuth display plots below the red line as the antenna is driven CW and plots above the red line as the antenna is driving CCW. 3.16. Setup Refer to the Setup information in the next section of this manual and in the Setup section of your ACU Manual. 3-39...
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Page 65: Installation (168" Radome)
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Installation (168” Radome) This section contains instructions for unpacking, final assembly and installation of the equipment. It is highly recommended that final assembly and installation of the Antenna system be performed by trained technicians. Read this complete section before starting.
Page 66: Preparation
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX WARNING: RF Radiation Hazard - This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with transmit/receive equipment manufactured by others. Refer to the documentation supplied by the manufacturer which will describe potential hazards, including exposure to RF radiation, associated with the improper use of the transmit/receive equipment.
Page 67 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) This is the Base Frame & Reflector crate. Remove the outer frame (top and sides of the crate) by removing the lag bolts (3/4” socket) around the bottom of that secure the outer frame to the bottom section of the crate and lift the outer frame off.
Page 68: Pedestal Crate
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Wave Guide Box (ONLY on some systems). Contains the Flex Waveguide and Coaxial Cable. NOTE: Other 9797B Series Antennas may have the Rigid Waveguide(s) located in the Pedestal Crate. 4.3.3. Pedestal Crate We recommend that you place the Pedestal Crate in the area that you have chosen to assembly it. This is the Pedestal crate.
Page 69: Radome Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Pedestal Mounting Spider Marine Air Conditioner (If included) DAC and BDE Box RF Equipment box (some systems have 2 RF Equipment boxes) Cut the bands holding the Balance Weight Box along with the Hardware and Miscellaneous Box.
Page 70: Unpacking The Base Frame And Reflector Crate
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Radome Cap 4.4. Unpacking the Base Frame and Reflector Crate The Base Frame and Reflector now share the same crate. The Base Frame is on the lower deck under the Reflector support structure. The Base Frame, Legs, Feet, Supports and Hardware Kit are located on this crate. The Reflector, the Boxes containing the Feed &...
Page 71 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Allow the drop down legs on the reflector support to swing down to support the structure in the raised position. Cut the 2 metal bands holding the base frame in place (110” base frame show). Remove the base frame sections, by hand or with a forklift, out from under the reflector support structure.
Page 72 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 14. If provided in this crate, cut the tie-wraps that hold the Wave Guide Box (contains the Flex Waveguide and Coaxial Cable) on the crate. 15. Keep the Waveguide box in this area. 16. Install the feed struts (one at a time) to the reflector, aligning the labels on the end of the feed strut to the label on the dish.
Page 73: Installing The Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 4.4.1. Installing the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly Refer to the procedure below to install the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol feed assembly on the 2.m meter offset reflector. Assure that the DAC-2202 System Type does NOT include 8. Assure that the DAC-2202 TX Polarity is set to 2 (Horizontal TX).
Page 74 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 12. Insert the Ku-Band drop-in feed assembly with the alignment aligned to the center of strut #2 (right strut as view from the front of the reflector) Alignment mark (scribed into the bottom end of the feed assembly) 13.
Page 75 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) The LNBs and diplexer should be horizontal. Cross-Pol LNB (Orange Coax) Diplexer Co-Pol LNB (Yellow coax) 14. Connect the flexible waveguide section from the rotary joint on the TX port of the feed to the top end of the rigid waveguide.
Page 76 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 17. Leave a gracious service loop in the yellow receive coax and connect it to the Co-Pol LNB. This loop is required to allow the feed to rotate through its full 270 degree (+/- 135) range of rotation.
Page 77: Unpacking The Pedestal Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 4.5. Unpacking the Pedestal Crate The Pedestal crate contains the Pedestal Assembly, Spider, DAC & BDE box, RF units, Wave Guide boxes, Hardware Kits and the Air Conditioning unit if one is with the shipment. If there are two RF units the Wave Guide and hardware for each is in separate boxes.
Page 78 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Remove the plastic covering over the Pedestal. Important: It is good practice to secure the pedestal with lifting harnesses prior to removing the bolts in the subsequent steps. First, attach 2 lifting straps under the cross-level beam on the pedestal. Assure that no cables, on the front or back side of the cross- level beam, are pinched by the lifting straps.
Page 79: Unpacking The Radome Crate
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 14. After removing these 8 bolts the Pedestal Assembly is free to be removed from the crate. 15. Use a crane, or other suitable lifting apparatus, to lift the pedestal off of the crate and relocate it to the area where the pedestal will be sub-assembled.
Page 80: Sub-Assemble The Base Frame Assembly
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX be a clean, flat location, free of rocks & debris (ie concrete). The site should also provide protection from wind, rain and other adverse weather. A hoist, or small crane, is needed to assemble these sub-assemblies to form the final ADE Assembly.
Page 81 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Bolt the eight 6 inch feet to the under side of the radome base frame using the hardware provided. Loosely assemble all feet before tightening any of the bolts and apply Loctite. Temporarily remove the support blocks, or jacks, and set the base frame down on the assembly surface to align...
Page 82: General Subassembly Guidance
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Install the Base Hatch and clamp the latches from the under-side. 4.7.3. General Subassembly Guidance You must sub-assemble the sections of the radome on a clean, flat location that is free of rocks & debris (ie concrete) to assure good horizontal alignment of each of the three layers of panels.
Page 83 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Loosely assemble the 8 riser panels using the hardware provided. Do NOT tighten the bolts at this time. You may want to set this sub-assembly on the base pan to provide good horizontal alignment of the panels. Good alignment of the bottom edge of the panels is important for good seal on the base pan.
Page 84 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Set the riser panel assembly on the base pan. Loosely attach the riser panel assembly to the base frame using the hardware provided. Do NOT tighten the bolts at this time. 10. Use wedges to lift the riser panel assembly up off of the base pan about ½...
Page 85 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 15. To provide a clean caulked seam all around the panels: apply painters masking tape to the outside perimeter of each of the panels about ¼ “ from the top, bottom, left and right edges at each flange joint.
Page 86 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Bad flange alignment 16. Open each seam wide enough to install a good bead of silicone caulk, apply loctite to and then firmly tighten all of the bolts in that seam (Smaller beads of caulking can be applied from outside and inside if you prefer).
Page 87 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 17. Clean excess caulking off of the flange area (inside and out). The empty Caulking tubes can be used to clean the excess caulking off without scratching the radome finish. 18. Repeat caulking, closing and cleaning the vertical flanges until all of the lower panel seams are closed.
Page 88 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 24. Repeat steps 16 & 17 to install the other 3 brackets under opposing flanges. 25. Attach web strap lifting sling to the four shackles. 26. The lower panel assembly is now ready to lift onto the riser panels. 27.
Page 89 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 33. Assure that all brackets & wedges have been removed, apply Loctite to and firmly tighten all of the horizontal seam bolts. 34. Clean excess caulking off as shown in step 17 above. 35. Remove tape from the riser panels and the bottom edges of the lower panels.
Page 90 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX NOTE: It is extremely important to assure that the flanges are properly aligned before the bolts are tightened and kept in alignment as the hardware is aligned. This is necessary for the inside clearance and the outside aesthetic appearance of the radome.
Page 91 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 40. Repeat caulking, closing and cleaning the vertical flanges until all of the upper panel seams are closed. 41. Remove tape from the vertical seams. 42. Apply a 3/8” layer of caulking to the under-side of the perimeter flange of radome cap.
Page 92 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 47. The upper section of the radome is now complete. 48. Place short pieces of 2”x4” boards under the perimeter of the radome top to raise it up off of the ground. 49. Attach 4 radome lifting brackets (PN 131514-2), or other lifting arrangement, to four opposite vertical flange mounting points (every other...
Page 93: Sub-Assemble The Antenna Pedestal
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 4.7.5. Sub-assemble the Antenna Pedestal Refer to the General Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. Install the Base Stand, or Mounting Spider, onto the Base Pan using the hardware provided. Apply Loctite to and tighten the mounting bolts.
Page 94 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Using a crane, or other suitable lifting apparatus, lift the pedestal up and onto the mounting spider which was installed in step 1. NOTE: The circuit breaker panel should be oriented to be facing the radome entry hatch (AFT) so that it is within easy reach for powering the equipment OFF.
Page 95: Installing The Marine Air Conditioner
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 13. Using a crane, or other suitable lifting apparatus, lift the reflector up and onto the reflector mounting brace of the pedestal. 14. Assure that the reflector is orientated such that the top feed strut is facing the Ku- Band reflector.
Page 96: Close The 144" Radome Assembly
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 4.7.7. Close the 144” Radome Assembly Refer to the Radome Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. Lift upper section up over the dish and feed assembly and set it down onto the lower section.
Page 97 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Bad flange alignment Open each seam wide enough to install a good bead of silicone caulk. Working from top to bottom apply Loctite to and then firmly tighten all of the bolts in that seam (smaller dual beads of caulking can be applied from outside and inside if you prefer).
Page 98: Prepare The 168" Radome Ade For Lift
Refer to the Base Frame Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below. To obtain a Sea Tel recommended lifting harness, please contact the vendor listed below for price and availability. Reference Manufacturer/Sea Tel Part Number: 119792-A 144 Inch Radome Lifting Harness: Lift-It Manufacturing Company 4780 Corona Ave.
Page 99: Installing The Ade
Assure that the Gyro Compass output is turned OFF when handling and connecting wiring to the Terminal Mounting Strip. CAUTION - Allow only an authorized dealer to install or service the your Sea Tel System components. Unauthorized installation or service can be dangerous and may invalidate the warranty.
Page 100: System Configuration
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 4.9.3. System Configuration Figure 4-1 Series 9711 Simplified Block Diagram 4.9.4. Installing the Below Deck Equipment Install the ACU in the front of the standard 19” equipment rack or other suitable location. The DAC- 2202 ACU is one rack unit high.
Page 101: Connecting The Below Decks Equipment
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) 4.10. Connecting the Below Decks Equipment Connect this equipment as shown in the System Block Diagram. Install the equipment in a standard 19 inch equipment rack or other suitable location. Optional slide rails are available. 4.10.1.
Page 102: Radio Control Serial Cable
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 4.10.5.6. M&C Connection to the ACU If you wish to use a computer to Monitor & Control the antenna through the Antenna Control Unit there are two possible connections that can be made. One choice is a serial connection from J3 “M&C”...
Page 103 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) Open provides a DC Voltage directly from the modem into the ACU when the modem supplies a DC Voltage output. This hardware connection is also routed to the Console and OBM RJ45 ports. JP5 Voltage Output Select - Select 12VDC or 24VDC. Default is 12VDC. JP6 GPS NMEA Output Select - Default is SHORTED.
Page 104 Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX considered a low condition and indicate modem lock and AGC readings above 2048 are considered a high condition and indicate modem unlock. [If you find the AGC reading for locked and unlocked conditions need to be reversed you must add 128 to your current SYSTEM TYPE parameter].
Page 105: Other Bde Connections
“SEA TEL – RCVR and SCPC VER 5.xx” followed by, “SEA TEL – IO MOD and COMMIF VER 1.xx” followed by, “SEA TEL – REMOTE and INITIALIZING”. After initialization, the bottom line of the remote display will display the antenna model number and the software version from the PCU.
Page 106: Acu & Tms
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 4.13.2. ACU & TMS To Connect AC Power, Gyro Compass Connection and IF Input refer to the Antenna Control Unit manual. Installation of optional (remote) Pedestal, and /or Radio, Monitor & Control connection(s) from a PC Computer are also contained in the ACU manual.
Page 107: Fine Balance And Monitoring Motor Drive Torque
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation (168” Radome) At the ACU: From the ACU - REMOTE BALANCE parameter: Enable balance mode (refer to your ACU manual). The screen should now display “REMOTE BALANCE ON”. At the Antenna: At the Antenna: Balance the antenna with the elevation near horizon (referred to as front to back balance) by adding, or subtracting, small counter-weights.
Page 108: Setup
Installation (168” Radome) 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Example: The antenna pictured in the screen capture below is imbalanced so that it is “Right Heavy”. The CL trace is plotting above the red reference line, indicating that CCW drive is required to keep the Cross-Level beam level to the horizon.
Page 109: Basic Setup Of The Acu
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Basic Setup of the ACU Basic Setup of the ACU 5.1. Operator Settings Refer to the Operation chapter of this manual to set the ship information. Latitude and longitude should automatically update when the GPS engine mounted on the antenna pedestal triangulates an accurate location, but you may enter this information manually to begin.
Page 110 Basic Setup of the ACU 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX AZ LIMIT 1 AZ LIMIT 2 EL LIMIT 12 AZ LIMIT 3 Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation AZ LIMIT 4 Hazard Zones EL LIMIT 34 AZ LIMIT 5 AZ LIMIT 6 EL LIMIT 56 5v OFFSET Leave at factory Defaults...
Page 111: Track Disp
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Basic Setup of the ACU 5.4. TRACK DISP This parameter set the selections that the user will see in the Tracking - Band Selection menu. Band Selection must be set to the appropriate selection for Tracking to operate properly. The Band selection controls the local logic output state of SW1 output terminal on the Terminal Mounting Strip PCB, the LNB voltage supplied by the pedestal modem, and the remote Aux Status (Co-Pol/Cross-Pol receive IF Coax switch) on the antenna pedestal.
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Page 113: Setup - Ships Gyro Compass
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Ships Gyro Compass Setup – Ships Gyro Compass The Ships Gyro Compass connection provides true heading (heading of the ship relative to true North) input to the system. This allows the ACU to target the antenna to a “true” azimuth position to acquire any desired satellite. After targeting this input keeps the antenna stabilized in azimuth (keeps it pointed at the targeted satellite azimuth).
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Page 115: Setup - Band Select
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup - Band Select Setup - Band Select 7.1. TRACK DISP This parameter set the selections that the user will see in the Tracking - Band Selection menu. Band Selection must be set to the appropriate selection for Tracking to operate properly. The Band selection controls the local logic output state of SW1 output terminal on the Terminal Mounting Strip PCB, the LNB voltage supplied by the pedestal modem, and the remote Aux Status (Co-Pol/Cross-Pol receive IF Coax switch) on the antenna pedestal.
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Page 117: Setup - Tracking Receiver - Vsat
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Tracking Receiver – VSAT Setup – Tracking Receiver – VSAT 8.1. Determining the IF Tracking Frequency (MHz) The IF Tracking frequency parameter is a value entered into the ACU’s MHZ Sub-Menu. The value itself may be provided by your air-time provider and the MHz value will be entered directly in this sub-menu.
Page 118: Volt
Setup – Tracking Receiver – VSAT 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 8.5. Volt 8.5.1. VSAT Application Above Decks Powered - The LNB’s installed onto all VSAT antenna systems are powered by the antenna itself (above decks), and thus there is no applicable use for VOLT control. For antenna systems that have voltage and tone controlled multiband LNB’s installed, you will use the tracking band selection to control/toggle the voltage output of the ADE 400MHz FSK modem.
Page 119: Setup - Home Flag Offset
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Home Flag Offset Setup – Home Flag Offset Home Flag Offset is used to calibrate the relative azimuth value of the antenna to the bow line of the ship. This assures that the encoder input increments/decrements from this initialization value so that the encoder does not have to be precision aligned. When the antenna is pointed in-line with the bow (parallel to the bow) the “Relative”...
Page 120: You Observe "Home" Pointing Is Left Of The Bow-Line
Setup – Home Flag Offset 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX If AZ TRIM was a plus value: HFO = (TRIM / 360) x 255 Example: AZ TRIM was 0200 (plus 20 degrees). HFO = (20/360) x 255 = (0.0556) x 255 = 14.16 round off to 14. Set, and Save, HFO to 014 using the “To Enter the HFO value”...
Page 121: To Enter The Hfo Value In The Dac_2202
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Home Flag Offset “home” was to the right of bow) this difference of 09.0 to the bow line position 000.0. Therefore “home” should be 90.0 Relative. I now calculate the HFO = = ((90.0) / 360)) x 255 = 0.25 x 255 = 63.75 which I round off to 64. I set, and Save, HFO to 222 using the “To Enter the HFO value”...
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Page 123: Setup - Targeting
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Targeting Setup – Targeting The procedure for optimizing the targeting of the antenna to land on or near a desired satellite (within +/-1 degree) is outlined below. 10.1. AUTO TRIM The Auto Trim function will automatically calculate and set the required Azimuth and Elevation trim offset parameters required to properly calibrate the antennas display to the mechanical angle of the antenna itself, while peaked ON satellite.
Page 124: El Trim
Setup – Targeting 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 10.3. EL TRIM Elevation trim offset parameter is entered in tenths of degrees. Adjusts display to correct for antenna alignment errors or imbalances in the antenna system. Increase number to increase display. Refer to “Optimizing Targeting” in the Setup section of your antenna manual.
Page 125: Setup - Searching
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Searching Setup – Searching 11.1. Searching Operation The ACU will initiate an automated search pattern after AGC falls below the current Threshold setting (indicates that satellite signal has been lost). The SEARCH DELAY parameter sets the amount of delay, in seconds that the ACU will wait after AGC has fallen below the threshold value before it starts a search.
Page 126: Inclined Orbit Search Pattern
Setup – Searching 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 11.1.2. Inclined Orbit Search Pattern Some older satellites, in order to save fuel to keep them exactly positioned over the Equator, are in an inclined geosynchronous orbit. The satellite remains geosynchronous but is no longer geostationary. From a fixed observation point on Earth, it would appear to trace out a figure-eight with lobes oriented north- southward once every twenty-four hours.
Page 127: No Gyro Search Pattern
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Searching 11.1.3. No Gyro Search Pattern If the ship does not have a gyro compass to use as a heading input to the Antenna Control Unit, you may manually key in the actual heading of the vessel and then re-target the desired satellite, every time you need to re-target a satellite, or configure the ACU to do a “No Gyro Search Pattern”.
Page 128: Changing The Search Parameters
Setup – Searching 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 11.2. Changing the Search Parameters The information above described what some of these parameters need to be set to for a specific search pattern. Below are some additional pieces of information on the other parameters and the steps to change any one of these parameters.
Page 129: Search Inc
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Searching 11.2.5. SEARCH INC Sets size of search pattern increment. Units are in pedestal step resolution (24 steps per degree). The suggested setting is equal to the full 3dB beamwidth of your antenna. Default value is 30 these systems. To manually update, press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor under the least significant character.
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Page 131: Setup - Blockage & Rf Radiation Hazard Zones
BLOCKED condition to test SW2 logic output. When used as simple “BLOCKED” logic output for a single Sea Tel antenna, this output could be used to light a remote LED and/or sound a buzzer to alert someone that the antenna is blocked, and therefore signal is lost.
Page 132 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX When used for “FCC TX Mute” logic output for a single Sea Tel TXRX antenna, this output is used to suppress RF transmissions whenever the antenna is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees or more, is blocked, searching, targeting or unwrapping.
Page 133 0000. If your ACU software includes 5 volt polarization you will not see these AZ & EL LIMIT parameters. EXAMPLE 3 - One blockage Zone: A ship has a Sea Tel antenna mounted on the center line of the ship. A mast is forward and an engine exhaust stack is aft.
Page 134: Save New Parameters
0000. If your ACU software includes 5 volt polarization you will not see these AZ & EL LIMIT parameters. EXAMPLE 4 - Overlaid Blockage Zones: A ship has a Sea Tel antenna mounted on the center line of the ship. A mast mounted on top of a deckhouse (like the picture below) is forward and an engine exhaust stack, also on a deckhouse, is aft.
Page 135: Setup - Modem Connections, Setup And Test
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test In order to be compliant with FCC Order 04-286 and WRC-03 Resolution 902, the Satellite Modem MUST be connected to the ACU/TMS to provide TX Mute control functionality. The FCC/WARC requirements have been adopted by ITU and ETSI for them to publish similar requirements.
Page 136: Idirect Modems
Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Shorted provides a pull-up DC Voltage input (determined by JP5 setting) into the ACU when the modem supplies a continuity output. This hardware connection is also routed to the Console and OBM RJ45 ports. Open provides a DC Voltage directly from the modem into the ACU when the modem supplies a DC Voltage output.
Page 137: Hughes Modems
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 13.4. Hughes Modems Terminal Mounting Strip Jumpers: JP1 = Open JP2 = Shorted JP3 = Open JP4 = Open JP5 must be set to 12VDC JP6 = Shorted Model Lock output Mute input Recommended GPS Input...
Page 138: Stm Modems
Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 13.6.4. STM Modems A serial cable should be fabricated from an RJ-45 straight serial cable. Cut the RJ-45 off of one end and strip the outer sheath off. Check continuity of the wire color code to identify color of the wires from pins 1, 2, 3 &...
Page 139: Blockage Simulation Test - Dac-2202
• When used as simple “BLOCKED” logic output for a single Sea Tel antenna, this output could be used to light a remote LED and/or sound a buzzer to alert someone that the antenna is blocked, and signal is lost.
Page 140: Blockage Simulation Test - Sw2 Trigger State: Logic Level High
Within the System Setup Parameters, Set System Type of the ACU to 16 (Do Not Save this Parameter Setting) Press the NEXT key until the Status main menu is displayed. (SEA TEL INC – Remote and antenna software display). Press the ENTER key one time to access the Tracking Control sub-menu.
Page 141: Save New Parameters
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 13.10. Save New Parameters Parameters that have been changed are only temporarily changed until they are SAVED. If changes are made and not stored, they will still be effective but will be lost when power is removed or the RESET key is pressed. Simultaneously press, and quickly release the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to access “SAVE NEW PARAMETERS”...
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Page 143: Setup -Optimizing Ku-Band Polarity And Cross-Pol Isolation
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup –Optimizing Ku-Band Polarity and Cross-Pol Isolation Setup –Optimizing Ku-Band Polarity and Cross-Pol Isolation The only way to optimize the polarization of the antenna properly is to peak the polarity angle while the system is in auto- polarization mode.
Page 144: Optimizing Auto-Polarization Cross-Pol Isolation
Setup –Optimizing Ku-Band Polarity and Cross-Pol Isolation 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 14.3. Optimizing Auto-Polarization Cross-Pol Isolation During commissioning, under guidance from the network operation center, you will be adjusting to minimize the effect of your transmission on the opposite polarization which maximizes your Cross-Pol isolation. Contact your satellite provider to help you (over the phone) optimize the polarity angle for maximum Cross-Pol isolation (this optimizes your transmit polarity and is much more accurate than trying to optimize your receive polarity).
Page 145: Setup - Other Parameters
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Setup – Other Parameters Setup – Other Parameters 15.1. SETUP Parameter display and entry menus. Press and hold BOTH the LEFT and the RIGHT arrow keys for 6 seconds to access to the system setup parameters (at the EL TRIM selection). Press BOTH the LEFT and the RIGHT arrow keys momentarily to access to the SAVE NEW PARAMETERS parameter.
Page 146: Satellite Reference Mode
Setup – Other Parameters 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 15.6. Satellite Reference Mode The ships gyro compass input to the ACU may be accurate and stable in static conditions and yet may NOT be accurate or stable enough in some underway dynamic conditions. If there is no gyro compass or if the input is corrupt, not stable or not consistently accurate the tracking errors will become large enough to cause the antenna to be mis- pointed off satellite.
Page 147: Antenna Specific Operation
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Antenna Specific Operation Antenna Specific Operation This antenna requires special operating instructions that are not included in the Antenna Control Unit manual. Please refer to the information below. The information below reflects normal operation of the antenna from the antenna control unit. It assumes that: The antenna has been properly installed Home Flag Offset, targeting trims &...
Page 148: Reflectora / Reflectorb Selection
Antenna Specific Operation 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX If any of these steps fail, or the ACU reports model "xx09", re-configure the PCU as described in the Maintenance section of this manual. If initialization still fails, this indicates a drive or sensor problem. 16.3.
Page 149 Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the selected character to the desired value. Quick Press and release the Left & Right Status arrows until “SAVE NEW PARAMETERS” SEA TEL INC – REMOTE is displayed 9711 VER 2.03 Press UP arrow 3 times Set to desired Transmit polarity.
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Page 151: Functional Testing
Press RESET on the ACU front panel. Verify the display shows "SEA TEL INC - MASTER" and the ACU software version number. Wait 10 seconds for the display to change to "SEA TEL INC - REMOTE" and the PCU software version number. If the display shows "REMOTE INITIALIZING,” wait for approximately 2 minutes for the antenna to complete initialization and report the antenna model and PCU software version.
Page 152: Four Quadrant Tracking Test
Functional Testing 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Azimuth and that the display accurately reflects that movement. LEFT arrow key repeatedly and verify that the antenna physically moves down (CCW) in Press the Azimuth and that the display accurately reflects that movement. UP arrow key repeatedly and verify that the antenna physically moves up (CW) in Elevation Press the and that the display accurately reflects that movement.
Page 153: Blockage Simulation Test
• When used as simple “BLOCKED” logic output for a single Sea Tel antenna, this output could be used to light a remote LED and/or sound a buzzer to alert someone that the antenna is blocked, and signal is lost.
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Page 155: Installation Troubleshooting
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation Troubleshooting Installation Troubleshooting This section describes the theory of operation to aid in troubleshooting and adjustments of the antenna system. Also refer to the Troubleshooting section of your ACU manual for additional troubleshooting details. WARNING: Electrical Hazard – Dangerous AC Voltages exist in the Breaker Box and the Antenna Pedestal Power Supply.
Page 156: Troubleshooting Ships Gyro Compass Problems
Installation Troubleshooting 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 18.2. Troubleshooting Ships Gyro Compass problems Ships Heading display does not follow ships movement and/or you are getting frequent or constant ERROR CODE 0001. Determine the type of gyro compass that is used on the ship, assure that the GYRO TYPE parameter is set correctly (refer to the setup section of this manual) and then proceed to the step that lists the troubleshooting for the correct type of Gyro Compass Signal.
Page 157: 360:1 Synchro
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Installation Troubleshooting 18.2.3. 360:1 Synchro Observe the ship's heading display on the ACU. Compare its movement with that of the ship. If it does not move at all go to step 1. If it moves but in the wrong direction (even if it does not display the correct heading) go to step 2.
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Page 159: Maintenance
Sea Tel Inc. supports these systems with a TWO year warranty on parts and labor. What’s Covered by the Limited Warranty? The Sea Tel Limited Warranty is applicable for parts and labor coverage to the complete antenna system, including all ADE (radome, pedestal, antenna, motors, electronics, wiring, etc.) and the ACU or MXP.
Page 160: Torque And Loctite Specifications
Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 19.2. Torque and Loctite Specifications WARNING: Assure that all nut and bolt assemblies are tightened according to the tightening torque values listed below: SAE Bolt Size Inch Pounds Metric Bolt Size Kg-cm 1/4-20 75.3 5/l6-18 3/8-16 1/2-13 NOTE: All nuts and bolts should be assembled using the appropriate Loctite thread- locker product number for the thread size of the hardware.
Page 161: Fine Balance And Monitoring Motor Drive Torque
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance bottom to the top. Always move weight from one location on the equipment frame to the same location on the opposite side of the equipment frame (ie from the top left of the reflector mounting frame to the bottom left of the reflector mounting frame). Do NOT add counter-weight during this step.
Page 162: To Reset/Reinitialize The Antenna
Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX • The Level display will plot below the reference line when the antenna requires CW drive (Up in elevation). Example: The antenna pictured in the screen capture below is imbalanced so that it is “Front, or Bottom, Heavy”.
Page 163: 400Mhz Modem Configuration
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 19.4. 400MHz Modem Configuration The 400MHz FSK modem PCB has a jumper block (located component side of PCB) that is used to configure it for Above Decks or Below Decks operation as well as to configure its’ serial communications protocol (RS232, RS422, or RS485).
Page 164: Mh Zled Indicators
Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Below 2 Wire RS485 Decks (Half Duplex) 9-10 19.5. 400 MHz LED indicators For diagnostic purposes, the 400MHz FSK modem sssemblies have an LED Indicator (located to the on the bottom left hand side of the enclosure for BDE modems and directly underneath the rotary joint port on the 09 Series PCU). By observing the amount of amber colored flashes during power up, the modems configuration may be established.
Page 165: Radio M&C
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 19.6.2. Radio M&C The RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 (depending on configuration) Radio M&C signals pass from the BDE computer through the RF M&C port of the base modem and are modulated and demodulated. These M&C signals are diplexed with the pedestal M&C signals before passing through to the above decks modem.
Page 166: Troubleshooting 400Mhz Modem Communication Faults
Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 19.7. Troubleshooting 400MHz Modem Communication Faults 19.7.1. 400MHz Modem Queries: The 400MHz modem assemblies facilitates the use of line-based commands via the ACU’s front panel, its’ internal HTML page, or using remote diagnostic software such as DacRemP or ProgTerm. The use of these commands will aid in troubleshooting communication failures between the above decks and below decks modems.
Page 167 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 19.7.2.1. Using the ACU Front Panel Using the ACU’s Front Panel, navigate through the Setup menu to access the Remote Command Sub-Menu. Enter in the desired Modem Query then press the ENTER key. Observe and/or Record the displayed response.
Page 168: Isolating A 400 Mhz Modem Fault Procedure
Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Observe and/or Record the displayed response. Repeat as required until all desired modem queries are noted. 19.7.2.4. Using ProgTerm Open up ProgTerm and select the Tools Menu. Select “Modem Tools”. Select the desired modem location. BDE is the Below Decks Modem.
Page 169 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance Serial Loopback Connector Build a Loop Back Test Adapter by Shorting Pin 1 to Pin 8 and Shorting Pin 2 to Pin 3 on a female DB9(S) connector. Spectrum Analyzer Capable of handling 100kHz up to 3Ghz & up to 48VDC SMA “T”...
Page 170 Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 19.7.3.1.3. BDE/ADE No Response: The Following possibly points of failures assumes LED illumination on both modems. • Modem Configuration Verify BDE modem and ADE modem are properly configured (jumper block settings). • ACU to BDE modem interface cable failure Verify harness continuity.
Page 171: Installing And Calibrating The Ku-Band Co-Pol & Cross-Pol Feed
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 19.7.3.1.7. BDE Transmit or ADE Receive (PED M&C): • BDE Modem Tx Port Failure (Not transmitting at 452.5MHz) or • ADE Modem Rx Port Failure (Not receiving at 452.50MHz) Install Spectrum Analyzer in line with the Rx IF coax path. If 452.5MHz Transmit Beacon is present, the fault is the BDE modem.
Page 172 Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Disconnect the coax connections to the LNB(s). Disconnect the flexible waveguide from the rigid waveguide. Disconnect the feed harness. Tie the reflector down, or have someone hold it until the drop-in feeds have been swapped. CAUTION: The dish will be very back heavy when the drop-in feed is removed, therefore, the reflector will rise VERY abruptly if not held down...
Page 173 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 12. Insert the Ku-Band drop-in feed assembly with the alignment aligned to the center of strut #2 (right strut as view from the front of the reflector) Alignment mark (scribed into the bottom end of the feed assembly) 13.
Page 174 Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX The LNBs and diplexer should be horizontal. Cross-Pol LNB (Orange Coax) Diplexer Co-Pol LNB (Yellow coax) 14. Connect the flexible waveguide section from the rotary joint on the TX port of the feed to the top end of the rigid waveguide.
Page 175 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 17. Leave a gracious service loop in the yellow receive coax and connect it to the Co-Pol LNB. This loop is required to allow the feed to rotate through its full 270 degree (+/- 135) range of rotation. 18.
Page 176: Calibrating The Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly
Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 19.8.2. Calibrating the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol Feed Assembly If the polarization potentiometer has been replaced or decoupled from the OMT, refer to the procedure below to calibrate the Ku-Band Co-Pol/Cross-Pol feed assembly on the 2.m meter offset reflector. Assure that the Ku-Band drop- in feed assembly is installed with the alignment mark...
Page 177 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance Rotate the body of the OMT to align the diplexer center line with the drop-in feed alignment mark. While hold the OMT in alignment rotate the body of the motor CW to couple the drive and driven gears. And tighten both motor mounting screws.
Page 178 Maintenance 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Slotted mounting hole. Fixed mounting hole. 11. With the gear on the pot decoupled from the OMT driven gear, rotate the gear on the pot shaft until the DC voltage reading is 2.993 VDV +/- 1% (3.023- 2.963 VDC). 12.
Page 179: Pedestal Control Unit Configuration (Mk2)
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Maintenance 19.9. Pedestal Control Unit Configuration (MK2) The PCU is designed to be used with a variety of antenna pedestal configurations. The configuration information that is unique to each pedestal type is stored in a Non Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) in the PCU enclosure. If the PCU is replaced or the NVRAM in the PCU should become corrupt, the PCU must be re-configured to operate with the pedestal it is installed on.
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Page 181: Stowing The Antenna
The normal operating condition for the Sea Tel Antenna system is to remain powered up at all times. This ensures that the antenna remains actively stabilized to prevent physical damage to the antenna pedestal and reduce condensation and moisture in the radome to prevent corrosion.
Page 182 Stowing the Antenna 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Hook one end hook of the nylon strap to bolt in elevation beam as shown in Figure 2. Hook the other end hook of the nylon strap to the pedestal- mounting frame as shown in Figure 3. Use the ratchet of the strap to tighten nylon straps.
Page 183: Bluetooth Installation & Operation
To use a Bluetooth device, as described in the information below, the MINIMUM requirements are: • You must have a Sea Tel Series 09 antenna with MK2 PCU, a Series 10 antenna or a Series 11 antenna. • The PCU on your antenna must have software ver 2.03 or later.
Page 184: Installing The Bde Bluetooth Hardware
Bluetooth device. Once COM port is selected, open a compatible Sea Tel diagnostic program (ProgTerm or DacRemP). In the Sea Tel diagnostic program select the appropriate COM port for the Bluetooth (refer to help in ProgTerm or DacRemP as appropriate).
Page 185: Removing The Ade Bluetooth Hardware
At the computer, remove the Bluetooth Transmitter from the computer USB port. Close the Sea Tel diagnostic programs (ProgTerm or DacRemP) which were being used. You are now ready to return to normal operation of your Sea Tel antenna system. 21-3...
Page 186: Installing Software Via Bluetooth
Bluetooth Installation & Operation 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 21.7. Installing Software via Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth connection, you can update the MK2 PCU software and/or the DAC software. NOTE: You can NOT use the Bluetooth connection to update software in the CommIF, SCPC Receiver, 400MHz modems or the Motor Driver Enclosure (MDE).
Page 187: Technical Specifications
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 9711-44 Technical Specifications 9711-44 Technical Specifications The technical specifications for your Series 97B Above Decks Equipment subsystems are listed below: Refer to your ACU manual for its’ Specifications. 22.1. Above Decks Equipment System Weight (ADE) Weight 1184 Lbs (with radome) Stabilized Antenna Pedestal Assembly Type Three-axis (Level, Cross Level and Azimuth)
Page 188 +/- 20° at 8 second period Pitch 10° Fixed Relative Azimuth (Heading) 0, 45 and 90° with respect to roll input Mounting Height Sea Tel recommends you do not exceed tangential accelerations of 0.5G (See below chart) Antenna Reflector (primary) Type Honeycomb Fiberglass Parabola Diameter 2.4 Meter Modified Offset...
Page 189 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 9711-44 Technical Specifications Co-Pol Diplexer Type: DPX75K-002 Common Port (to feed) WR-75 Flange, 10.70-14.5 GHz Transmit Output (from SSPB) WR-75 Flange, 13.75-14.5 GHz Receive Output (to Co-Pol LNB) WR-75 Flange, 10.70-12.75 GHz Co-Pol LNB Refer to LNB spec SMW Quad LNB Band 1 Voltage Required...
Page 190 9711-44 Technical Specifications 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX GPS (On Board) Waterproof IPX7 Operating Temperature -30°C to +60°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +60°C Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing or a wet bulb temperature of +35°C Altitude -304m to 18,000m` Vibration IEC 68-2-64 Shock 50G Peak, 11ms Connector...
Page 191 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 9711-44 Technical Specifications Interface Connections Connection Dual Channel Rotary Joint Power Requirements 85-264 VAC, 47-63Hz, single phase, Pedestal=450 Watts (brake release, pedestal drive and BUC drive) PLUS RF Equipment=1150Watts. Total power consumption=1600Watts MAX. Radome Assembly (144 inch) Type Frequency Tuned Material...
Page 192: Below Decks Equipment
9711-44 Technical Specifications 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX ADE Environmental Conditions Temperature Range (Operating) -25º to +55º Celsius (-13º to +131º F) Humidity 100% Condensing Wind Speed 56 m/sec (125 mph) Solar Radiation 1,120 Watts per square meter, 55º Celsius Spray Resistant to water penetration sprayed from any direction.
Page 193 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 9711-44 Technical Specifications DAC-2202 Synchro Interface Connector 25 Pin D-sub (DA-25) Input Voltage Level 36-110 VDC, 400 or 60 Hz Synchro Ratios 1:1, 36:1, 90 or 180:1 and 360:1 with Synchro-Digital converter Impedance 1M ohm SBS Interface Connector 25 Pin D-sub (DA-25) Input Voltage Level...
Page 194: Regulatory Compliance
9711-44 Technical Specifications 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX SW1 Local Band Select Output Connections 1 screw terminal connection (SW1) Control Levels Low Band=OPEN circuit High Band=SHORT to ground Controlled by MODE - TRACKING - Band Selection Current sink of 0.5 amps max. SW2 Blockage/ TX Mute Output Connections 1 screw terminal connection (SW2)
Page 195: Cables
22.4.2. Antenna Transmit & Receive IF Coax Cables (Customer Furnished) Due to the dB losses across the length of the RF coaxes at L-Band, Sea Tel recommends the following 50 ohm coax cable types (and their equivalent conductor size) for our standard pedestal installations:...
Page 196: Gyro Compass Interface Cable (Customer Furnished)
9711-44 Technical Specifications 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX 22.4.6. Gyro Compass Interface Cable (Customer Furnished) Type: Multi-conductor, Shielded Number of wires 4 Conductors for Step-By-Step Gyro, 5 Conductors for Synchro Wire Gauge: see Multi-conductor Cables spec above Insulation: 600 VAC 22-10...
Page 197: Drawings
9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX Drawings Drawings The drawings listed below are provided as a part of this manual for use as a diagnostic reference. Spare Parts kits listings are provided as part number reference for replaceable parts and common assemblies. 23.1. 9711-44 Model Specific Drawings Drawing Title...
Page 198 Drawings 9711-44 Ku-Band TXRX This Page Intentionally Left Blank 23-2...
Page 199 4/17/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 140165-1 GENERAL ASSY, 9711-44, PS2 LPOD 111365-17 RADOME ASSY, 144 IN, WHITE/SIDE ACCESS 123723-9 RADOME BASE ASSY,75 IN.,STL,INTERNAL AC,WHT PAN 131582-8 SSPA,KU,COMTECH,LPOD,PS2-1250KU,125W EXTENDED BAND 136128-2 LNB, SMW, QUAD LO, KU BAND, TYPE N 136648-1 FEED ASSY W/DIPLEXER, KU BAND, 2.4 M ANTENNA 129337-1...
Page 200 4/17/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 140165-1 GENERAL ASSY, 9711-44, PS2 LPOD 111849-9 RADOME ASSY, 168 IN, WHITE/FOAM/SIDE 115912-5 BASE FRAME ASSY, 110 IN, PAN ACCESS, STL, INT AC 131582-8 SSPA,KU,COMTECH,LPOD,PS2-1250KU,125W EXTENDED BAND 136128-2 LNB, SMW, QUAD LO, KU BAND, TYPE N 136648-1...
Page 201 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:20 140164 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 9711-44 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 1 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 202 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 140165-1 GENERAL ASS'Y, 9711-44, PS2 LPOD 1 EA 111365-17 RADOME ASS'Y, 144 INCH, WHITE/SIDE AC 1 EA 134867-1 F1 ANTENNA ASS'Y, 2.4M OFFSET, 9711 1 EA 136648-1 FEED ASS'Y W/DIPLEXER, KU BAND, 2.4 M 2 EA 136128-2...
Page 203 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 2 EA 113303-6 CABLE ASS'Y, SMA 90 - SMA (M), 92 IN 1 EA 121281 CABLE ASS'Y, SMA(F)-SMA(M), 3 IN. 2 EA 114972-5 N1 CABLE ASS'Y, SMA(M) - SMA(M), 54 IN 2 EA 115492-1 C8 ADAPTER, N(F)-SMA(F), W/FLANGE 1 EA 116466...
Page 204 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 115492-1 C8 ADAPTER, N(F)-SMA(F), W/FLANGE 1 EA 110567-19 D ADAPTER, N(F)-N(F), STRAIGHT, FLANGE 1 EA 111003-18 D ADAPTER, BNC(F)-F(M) 1 EA 116298-1 H INTERFACE HARNESS ASS'Y, SINGLE MODEM 1 EA 120643-10 CABLE ASS'Y, RS232, 9-WIRE, STRAIGHT, 1 EA 119479-10...
Page 206 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 135459-2 PEDESTAL ASS'Y, HI PWR, 9711 1 EA 129195-7 G1 POWER ASS'Y, 220V, 32.8 IN. SHROUD, 1 EA 140166-1 ELECT EQ FRAME ASS'Y, 9711-44, LPOD 1 EA 134867-1 F1 ANTENNA ASS'Y, 2.4M OFFSET, 9711 1 EA 140103-1...
Page 207 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:15 140165 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 97I11-44 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 3 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 208 SIZE SCALE: DRAWING NUMBER 1:15 140165 2 OF 3 SHEET NUMBER...
Page 209 SIZE SCALE: DRAWING NUMBER 1:15 140165 3 OF 3 SHEET NUMBER...
Page 211 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 134632-1 PLATE, GEN 2 MOUNT 2 EA 125150-021 A1 UNISTRUT, 1-1/4 H-CHANNEL, 21 IN, AL 1 EA 131057-1 ENCLOSURE ASS'Y, PCU, 09G2, 3 CH, 232 1 EA 131227-1 H ENCLOSURE ASS'Y, MOTOR DRIVER, 09G2 2 EA 115492-10...
Page 212 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:12 135099 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 9711-67 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 1 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 213 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 121359 D PLATFORM PLATE 1 EA 136074-3 RF MOUNTING SUB ASS'Y, COMTECH LPOD P 12 EA 114586-623 SCREW, HEX HD, 3/8-16 x 1, S.S. 6 EA 114580-032 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8, S.S.
Page 214 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 136019 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 9797B-88 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 1 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 215 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 128595-1 WEIGHT MOUNTING PLATE 3 EA 108724-1 C2 PLATE, COUNTER WEIGHT, 3/4 X 7-1/4 X 1 EA 108724-4 C2 PLATE, COUNTER WEIGHT, 1/4 X 7-1/4 X 1 EA 108894-1 G1 WEIGHT, TRIM, 1/4 X 1 X 10, .71 LBS 2 EA 108894-5...
Page 216 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 140167 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 9711-44 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 1 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 217 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 116803 REFLECTOR, OFFSET, 2.4M 1 EA 139330-1 FEED STRUT KIT 1 EA 123204 C1 SCALAR PLATE MACHINING, DISHSCAN 1 EA 128430-1 HARDWARE KIT, INSTALL OFFSET ANTENNA 6 EA 114583-029 NUT, HEX, 1/4-20, S.S.
Page 219 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 129154-1 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, METRIC, 90 DEG E-B 1 EA 114280-3 E11 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, 90 DEG H-BEND, 1.50 1 EA 110171-3 E2 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75 FLEXIBLE, 24 IN 1 EA 110171-3 E2 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75 FLEXIBLE, 24 IN 1 EA 114280-8...
Page 220 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. SCALE 1 : 5 Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:10 140103 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 97IMA-44 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 1 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 221 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 136650-1 POLANG MOTOR ASS'Y, SCALAR PLATE MOUN 1 EA 122416 A1 OMT, KU-BAND, WR-75K 1 EA 128059 B1 FILTER, TX REJECT, WR-75, 13.75-14.5 1 EA 126144-1 D1 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, 180 DEG E-BEND 1 EA 115477-6 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, ROTARY JOINT, L-STY...
Page 222 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 2 EA 114593-126 SCREW, SOCKET HD, 6-32 x 5/8, S.S. 24 EA 114581-007 WASHER, LOCK, #6, S.S. 24 EA 114580-008 WASHER, FLAT, #6, SMALL PATTERN, S.S. 2 EA 114593-204 SCREW, SOCKET HD, 1/4-20 x 1/2, S.S.
Page 223 DO NOT USE ANY GASKET WHEN INSTALLING THE LNB, INCLUDING THE GASKET PROVIDED WITH THE LNB. 5 NOTE ORIENTATION. 6. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ITEM 6, TEST PER SEA TEL PROCEDURES 131231 & 134509. USE SHIM KIT ON AS NEEDED BASIS PER PROCDURE 139098.
Page 224 4/17/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 126602-2 CRATE ASSY, DOME 144 140637-13 HARDWARE KIT,MULTI-PANEL RADOME,144IN,18MM WASHERS 117762-1 SILICONE ADHESIVE, WHT RTV 122, 10.1 OZ. NOT SHOWN, PL C1 B2 DC Radome_ACC_Box Radome_Crate 109119-17 RADOME FAB ASSY, 144 IN, WHITE/SIDE ACCESS RADOME ASSY, 144 IN, WHITE/SIDE ACCESS PROD FAMILY...
Page 225 A SIDE SEAM IS INLINE WITH THE PAN ACCESS (AFT). PAN ACCESS AT TIME OF FINAL ASSEMBLY, APPLY ADHESIVE PER SEA TEL SPEC 121730 TO ALL THREADED FASTENERS AND TORQUE TO SEA TEL SPEC. 122305. BASE FRAME ASS'Y RADOME PANEL FAB, LOWER...
Page 226 INDIVIDUAL HARDWARE KITS ARE PART OF "HARDWARE KIT, MULTI-PANEL RADOME, 144 IN" USE OF: "HARDWARE KIT, RADOME PANEL TO BASE FRAME, 75 IN" USE OF "HARDWARE KIT, RADOME CAP, 126, 144 IN" DETAIL C DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 8 M6 FENDER WASHER SCALE 1 : 8 M6 X 40 MM SCREWS...
Page 227 4/17/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 123724-1 RADOME BASE FRAME ASSY, 75 IN, STEEL 123726-31 RADOME BASE PAN, 75 IN W/INTERNAL A/C CUTOUT, WHT 123728-1 RADOME PAN ACCESS ASSY, WHITE 122508 A/C INSTALL ASSY, INTERNAL, 75" BASE 114586-540 SCREW, HEX HD, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4, SS.
Page 228 Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 123723 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 0.56 INT US NAVY GREY 123726-32 123728-2 3rd ANGLE Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work XX97 1 OF 2 FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 229 80 82 82 81 INTERNAL AC (SPIDER MOUNTING BASE) SIZE SCALE: DRAWING NUMBER 123723 2 OF 2 SHEET NUMBER...
Page 232 4/17/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 116941 STREET ELBOW, 1/2 IN 116938 FLEX HOSE, 1/2 IN 124903-1 STRAIN RELIEF ASSY (CABLE GLAND) 121008-72 CABLE ASSY, AC INPUT, 72 IN. (SPADE TERM.) (NOT SHOWN) 120470 ISOLATORS, BUMPER DOCUMENT...
Page 233 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:16 122508 Written Approval From Sea Tel. XX97 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 2 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 234 DETAIL C SCALE 1 : 3 DETAIL D SCALE 1 : 8 SIZE SCALE: DRAWING NUMBER 1:16 122508 2 OF 2 SHEET NUMBER...
Page 235 REVISION HISTORY REV ECO# DATE DESCRIPTION 4609 10-05-04 RELEASED TO PRODUCTION 4858 5-5-05 ADD REFERENCE 121113 3-2-06 CHANGED TO TABLE FORMAT V.S. CONTROL PANEL 1-9-07 CREATED CAD OUTLINE DRAWING 17.85 12.80 AIR FLOW 2.53 31.88 33.00 18 MAX 30.00 1.50 15.25 15.9 INLET...
Page 236 3/5/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 115915-9 RADOME FAB ASSY, 168 IN, WHT/SIDE/PAN ACCESS 124818-4 HARDWARE KIT, MULTI-PANEL RADOME, 168 IN 117762-1 SILICONE ADHESIVE, WHT RTV 122, 10.1 OZ. NOT SHOWN 131434-2 CRATE ASSEMBLY, DOME 168 NOT SHOWN RADOME ASSY, 168 IN, WHITE/FOAM/SIDE PROD FAMILY...
Page 237 SEE DETAIL A HORIZONTAL EDGES OF ALL PANELS, RADOME CAP, AND BASE PAN UNDER PANELS. APPLY ADHESIVE PER SEA TEL SPEC. 121730 TO ALL THREADED FASTENERS AT TIME OF FINAL ASSEMBLY AND TORQUE TO SEA TEL SPEC. 122305. USE DRAWING IN CONJUNCTION WITH P/N: 124818-4.
Page 238 RISER LOWER PANEL 51 52 BASE FRAME ASS'Y BASE PAN FAB DETAIL B DETAIL A P/N: 131731-2 KIT, RADOME PANEL TO BASE FRAME, 110 IN RISER P/N: 131730-4 KIT, RADOME PANELS, 168 IN 50 52 UPPER PANEL 176X 50 52 LOWER PANEL UPPER PANEL 112X...
Page 239 3/5/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 111811-2 BASE FRAME WELDMENT, STEEL 111812-1 PLATE, SPLICE, STEEL 111814-1 BASE FRAME FOOT, 6-INCH, STEEL 135961-1 A/C INSTALL ASSY, INTERNAL, 110" BASE 111787-3 RADOME BASE PAN FAB, 168 IN, W/DOOR & INT AC 120191-2 RADOME PAN ACCESS ASSY, WHITE 124822-3...
Page 240 SEE SHEET 2 FOR Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:18 115912 BASE STANDS CONFIGURATIONS Written Approval From Sea Tel. 3rd ANGLE Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work 1 OF 2 FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 241 80 81 82 83 71 72 73 74 SPIDER MOUNTING BASE 70 72 73 74 14600 BASE SPACER BASE STAND BASE CROSS SIZE SCALE: DRAWING NUMBER 1:20 115912 2 OF 2 SHEET NUMBER...
Page 244 3/5/2014 Single Level MFG Bill of Material FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR DOCUMENT DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED, SEE COMMENTS INCLUDE BOM 135961-1 & DRAWING 135961 116941 STREET ELBOW, 1/2 IN 116938 FLEX HOSE, 1/2 IN 124903-1 STRAIN RELIEF ASSY (CABLE GLAND) 121008-72 CABLE ASSY, AC INPUT, 72 IN.
Page 245 Sea Tel - Strictly Confidential & Proprietary. Do Not Copy, Distribute or Disclose Without Prior 1:16 135961 Written Approval From Sea Tel. 9797B-83 3rd ANGLE 1 OF 2 Copyright c Sea Tel, Inc 2011 - Unpublished Work FIRST USED: SHEET NUMBER PROJECTION...
Page 246 DETAIL C SCALE 1 : 3 DETAIL D SCALE 1 : 8 SIZE SCALE: DRAWING NUMBER 1:16 135961 2 OF 2 SHEET NUMBER...
Page 247 REVISION HISTORY REV ECO# DATE DESCRIPTION 4609 10-05-04 RELEASED TO PRODUCTION 4858 5-5-05 ADD REFERENCE 121113 3-2-06 CHANGED TO TABLE FORMAT V.S. CONTROL PANEL 1-9-07 CREATED CAD OUTLINE DRAWING 17.85 12.80 AIR FLOW 2.53 31.88 33.00 18 MAX 30.00 1.50 15.25 15.9 INLET...
Page 248 Procedure, General Strain Relief Installation Purpose. To define the installation procedure for installing strain reliefs in the base pan of the radome. Scope. This installation procedure applies to fiberglass base pans used in Sea Tel’s 75”, 81” and 110” base frames. Tools/materials.
Page 249 Procedure, General Strain Relief Installation Sealing the hole edges CAUTION: Cut edges can allow water and/or ice ingress and weaken the fiberglass laminate or structural foam. It is essential to seal all cut edges thoroughly with fiberglass resin to preserve the base pans structural strength. CAUTION: Fiberglass paste or RTV silicone sealant will not wick into and seal the fiberglass strands as well as fiberglass resin, ONLY use fiberglass resin (such as TAP PLASTICS MARINE VINYL ESTER, or equivalent) for sealing the cut edges.
Page 250 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 109258-8 G2 STRAIN RELIEF 1 EA 124904 LOCKNUT 1 EA 124905 SEALING RING 1 EA 124354-1 A1 RUBBER STOPPER 1 EA 114580-033 WASHER, FLAT, 1/2, S.S. STRAIN RELIEF ASS'Y PROD FAMILY EFF.
Page 251 REVISION HISTORY ECO# DATE DESCRIPTION 1-9-06 RELEASED TO PRODUCTION, WAS REV X3. 5266 8-7-06 ADD NOTE 3. 5872 10-11-07 DELETED ADHESIVE APPLICATION NOTE, NOTE 2 RE-WRITTEN. 5-7-10 CORRECTED MODEL, UPDATED TITLE BLOCK. FIBERGLASS RADOME BASE OUTSIDE RADOME NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DISCARD RUBBER BUSHING AND PLASTIC RETAINING RING FROM STRAIN RELIEF AT ASSEMBLY.
Page 253 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 112657 MACHINING, TERMINAL MOUNTING STRIP 1 EA 126865-2 G PCB ASS'Y, TERMINAL MOUNTING STRIP, 5 1 EA 112936-36 D1 CABLE ASS'Y, D-SUB, 25 PIN, 36 IN 1 EA 116669-36 B1 CABLE ASS'Y, D-SUB, 9-PIN, 36 IN.
Page 255 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 116880 H PANEL MACHINING, RACK, BASE MUX 1 EA 129613-2 F1 MODEM ASS'Y, 400MHZ, 3 CH, BDE, RS 23 1 EA 116388 BRACKET, CONNECTOR 1 EA 115492-1 C8 ADAPTER, N(F)-SMA(F), W/FLANGE 8 EA 114588-107...

Sea Tel 9711-44 KU-BAND TX/RX Installation And Operation Manual

1 Introduction

2 Site Survey

3 Installation (144” Radome)

4 Installation (168” Radome)

5 Basic Setup of the Acu

6 Setup - Ships Gyro Compass

7 Setup - Band Select

8 Setup - Tracking Receiver - Vsat

9 Setup - Home Flag Offset

10 Setup - Targeting

11 Setup - Searching

12 Setup - Blockage & Rf Radiation Hazard Zones

13 Setup - Modem Connections, Setup and Test

14 Setup -Optimizing Ku-Band Polarity and Cross-Pol Isolation

15 Setup - Other Parameters

16 Antenna Specific Operation

17 Functional Testing

18 Installation Troubleshooting

19 Maintenance

20 Stowing the Antenna

21 Bluetooth Installation & Operation

22 Technical Specifications

23 Drawings

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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