Broadband-at-sea transmit / receive system with selectable co-pol or cross-pol receive (147 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sea Tel 9797A-27
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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 the consent of Sea Tel, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Revision History ECO# Date Description November 4, 2004 Initial Release...
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................1-1 1.1. G ....................1-1 ENERAL ESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM 1.2. P ............................1-1 URPOSE 1.3. S ........................1-1 YSTEM OMPONENTS 1.4. G ....................1-2 ENERAL SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL 1.5. Q ...................... 1-2 UICK VERVIEW OF CONTENTS 2.
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Table of Contents 4.3.4. Prepare GPS Mounting Location..................4-3 4.3.5. Preparing BDE Location....................4-3 4.3.6. Installing The System Cables................... 4-3 4.4. A ADE ........................4-3 SSEMBLING THE 4.4.1. 144” Radome, Baseframe and Antenna Pedestal System Assembly ......4-3 4.4.2. Preparing the ADE for Lift ....................4-5 4.4.3.
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..................... 7-9 NTENNA TOWING ROCEDURE 7.7. A ................7-11 LIGNING THE DROP IN FEED OF THE NTENNA 8. 9797A-27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................8-1 8.1. 9797 A ......................8-1 NTENNA EFLECTOR 8.2. F .......................... 8-1 SSEMBLIES 8.2.1. C-Band TXRX Feed Assembly..................8-1 8.3.
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AC Power Cable (Marine Air Conditioner)................ 8-4 9. DRAWINGS ............................9-1 9.1. S 97A TXRX S ........... 9-1 ERIES YSTEMS UMBER UICK EFERENCE 9.2. 9797A-27 M ................... 9-2 ODEL PECIFIC RAWINGS 9.3. S 97 G ..................... 9-2 ERIES ENERAL RAWINGS...
9797A-27 C-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.
1.4. General scope of this manual This manual describes the Sea Tel Series 97 Antenna (also called the Above Decks Equipment), its’ operation and installation. Refer to the manual provided with your Antenna Control Unit for its’ installation and operating instructions.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Operation Operation 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.
Operation 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX proximity to a Magnet. This completes the phases of initialization. At this time the antenna elevation should 45.0 degrees and Relative azimuth should be at be at home flag (home switch engaged on the home flag cam).
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Basic System Information Basic System Information This section provides you with some additional information about the satellites you will be using, basics of your Series 97 antenna system and some of the other equipment within your system configuration.
Basic System Information 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 3.1.4. Rain Fade Atmospheric conditions that may cause sufficient loss of signal level include rain, snow, heavy fog and some solar activities (sun spot and flare activity). The most common of these is referred to as “rain fade”.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Basic System Information 3.2. Antenna Basics The following information is provided to explain some of the basic functions of the antenna: 3.2.1. Unlimited Azimuth Azimuth rotation of the antenna is unlimited (no mechanical stops). Azimuth drive, provided by the azimuth motor, is required during stabilization, searching and tracking operations of the antenna.
Basic System Information 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX The Series 97 antennas are stabilized in all three axes of motion. Stabilization is the process of de- coupling the ships’ motion from the antenna. Simply put, this allows the antenna to remain pointed at the satellite while the boat turns, rolls or pitches under it.
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9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Basic System Information 9797 TXRX Antenna Above Decks Above Decks Above Decks Above Decks Below Decks Below Decks Below Decks Below Decks 220 VAC to OPTIONAL Marine Air Conditioner 110/220 VAC to Pedestal & RF Equipment 70MHz TXIF Radio M&C...
Basic System Information 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 3.3.1. Antenna ADE Assembly The Above Decks Equipment consists of an Antenna Pedestal inside a Radome assembly. The pedestal consists of a satellite antenna dish & feed with a linear, or a circular Low Noise Block converter (LNB) with polarization motor mounted on a stabilized antenna pedestal.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Basic System Information 3.3.3. Power Supply AC Voltage - An appropriate source of AC Voltage will also be required for the ACU, satellite modem and other below decks equipment. Refer to the manuals for these devices for voltage and power...
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9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Installation Installation This section contains instructions for unpacking, final assembly and installation of the equipment. It is highly recommended that final assembly and installation of the Series 97 Antenna system be performed by trained technicians. Read this complete section before starting.
Installation 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX WARNING: Electrical Hazard – Dangerous AC Voltages exists on the side of the Antenna Pedestal Power Supply. Observe proper safety precautions when working inside the Antenna Control Unit. WARNING: RF Radiation Hazard - This stabilized antenna system is designed to be used with transmit/receive equipment manufactured by others.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Installation Exercise caution when unpacking the equipment. 4.3.2. Inspect / Inventory Carefully inspect the radome panel surfaces for evidence of shipping damage. Inspect the pedestal assembly and reflector for signs of shipping damage. 4.3.3. Prepare ADE Mounting Location Prepare the mounting location for the Radome.
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Installation 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX WARNING: Assure that all nut & bolt assemblies are tightened according the tightening torque values listed below: Bolt Size Inch Pounds 1/4-20 5/l6-18 3/8-16 1/2-13 Select a secure assembly site that provides enough area to work with the large radome panels.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Installation Gently restrain the antenna prior to lifting the ADE onto the ship to restrict movement inside the radome during the lift. 4.4.2. Preparing the ADE for Lift Install Stow Braces, or other restraints, on the Antenna Pedestal. Attach shackles and web type lifting harness to the four lifting holes in the base-frame.
AC Power cable for the Antenna Pedestal and RF Equipment is routed into the AC Power Breaker box and connected to the breaker terminals. Sea Tel recommends that separate, dedicated, AC Power be provided for the Marine Air Conditioner (Do NOT combine with the AC Power provided for the Antenna Pedestal and RF Equipment). This AC Power cable is routed into the Marine Air Conditioner and terminated to the AC terminals inside.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Installation Remove the restraints from the antenna and verify that the antenna moves freely in azimuth, elevation, and cross level without hitting any flanges on the radome. 4.8.3. Verify all assembly and Wiring connections Verify that all pedestal wiring and cabling is properly dressed and clamped in place.
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9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Setup Setup Below are basic steps to guide you in setting up the ACU for your specific antenna pedestal. Assure that the Antenna Pedestal (ADE) has been properly installed before proceeding. Refer to the Setup section of you ACU manual for additional parameter setting details.
Setup 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 5.4. Calibrating Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset) During initialization, azimuth drives the CW antenna until the Home Switch is contacted, which “presets” the relative position counter to the value stored in the Home Flag Offset. This assures that the encoder input increments/decrements from this initialization value so that the encoder does not have to be precision aligned.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Setup approximately how far you will have to drive). Refer, in general terms, to the Optimizing Targeting procedure. If the antenna stopped before it got to the bow-line; When you initially target a satellite, the antenna will also stop prior to the satellite...
Setup 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX To enter the calculated HFO value, press Antenna Control Unit MODE key repeatedly, enter the password ant the REMOTE AUX menu and then continue pressing the MODE key until you have selected the REMOTE COMMAND window.
Setup 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. In a “Dual Antenna”...
Setup 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 5.7. ACU Factory Default Parameter Settings – Series 97A Antennas The following table shows the factory default parameters for the ACU interfaced to a Series 97A Antenna. You may need to optimize some of these parameters. Refer to the individual parameter setting information in the Setup section of your ACU manual.
ACU / Antenna System Check Press RESET on the ACU front panel to initialize the system. 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"...
Functional Testing 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 6.4. Azimuth & Elevation Drive This verifies that the antenna moves in the correct response to the keys. Press the NEXT key several times to display the Antenna menu. Press the Tracking key to toggle Tracking OFF. Press the UP arrow key repeatedly and verify that the antenna moves up in elevation.
Sea Tel Inc. supports its Series 97 systems with a ONE YEAR warranty on parts and labor. What’s Covered by the Limited Warranty? The Sea Tel Series 97 Limited Warranty is applicable for parts and labor coverage to the complete antenna system, including all above-decks equipment (radome, pedestal, antenna, motors, electronics, wiring, etc.) and the Antenna Control Unit (ACU).
(90) days from the date of replacement, whichever occurs last. Original Installation of the Series 97 system must be accomplished by or under the supervision of an authorized Sea Tel dealer for the Sea Tel Limited Warranty to be valid and in force.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inspect inside of radome for signs that the dish or feed have been rubbing against the inside of the fiberglass radome. Rotate the pedestal through its full range of azimuth motion. The antenna should rotate freely and easily with light finger pressure.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX provided by combining the ships gyro compass input and the antenna relative position. 7.3.2. Antenna Initialization (Series 97A & Series 00 ) Turn the pedestal power supply ON. The PCU will initialize the stabilized portion of the mass to be level with the horizon and at a prescribed Azimuth and Elevation angles.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Maintenance and Troubleshooting decimal numbers (v 1111 2222 3333). The numbers represent the Cross Level and Level Tilt Sensor outputs and the azimuth encoder respectively. The Cross Level Tilt display should be 2048 when the level cage is level. It should decrease when the antenna is tilted to the left and increase when tilted to the right.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX this mode any changes in ships gyro reading will not directly affect the azimuth control loop. The Pedestal Control Unit will stabilize the antenna based entirely on the azimuth rate sensor loop and the tracking information from DishScan.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Maintenance and Troubleshooting Ref + LV Ref + LV + CL Ref + AZ Ref + AZ + CL Ref + AZ + LV Ref + AZ + LV + CL 7.4. Maintenance 7.4.1. Balancing the Antenna The antenna and equipment frame are balanced at the factory however, after disassembly for shipping or maintenance, balance adjustment may be necessary.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX the dish), move the feed as far as it will go and readjust the Polang potentiometer setting so the POL display shows 30-32. Move the feed to the center position and note the new reading.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Maintenance and Troubleshooting damage to the unknown pedestal. To configure the PCU, select the REMOTE COMMAND window on the DAC-97 by pressing the MODE key until this window appears (if the DAC-97 will not advance beyond the REMOTE AUX window, enter 7979 and press ENTER).
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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.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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. As the straps are tightened, observe the vertical isolation canister assembly as shown in Figure 4.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Secure Power, tie down antenna with stow braces or web straps at an elevation of 0 to re-align (or change) the Modular Drop-in Feed Assembly. Rotate the Modular Drop-in Feed Assembly until the POLANG STOP is Bottom Dead Center.
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9797A-27 C-Band TXRX Maintenance and Troubleshooting Save the parameter changes as necessary. - Manually mis-point the antenna in one Test tracking in each of the 4 quadrants (UP, DOWN, quadrant AND; LEFT & RIGHT of peak signal AZ/EL pointing) to...
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9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 9797A-27 Technical Specifications 9797A-27 Technical Specifications The technical specifications for your Series 97 Above Decks Equipment subsystems are listed below: Refer to your ACU manual for its’ Specifications. 8.1. 9797 Antenna Reflector Type Honeycomb Fiberglass Parabola Diameter (D) 2.4 Meter Modified Offset...
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 9797A-27 Technical Specifications 8.7. 144” Radome Assembly Type Rigid dome Material Composite foam/fiberglass Size 144" Diameter x 142" High Base Hatch size 18" high x 34" wide Side Door 18” wide x 36” high Number of panels Twelve panels (6 upper &...
9797A-27 Technical Specifications 9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 8.9. Cables ADE to BDE 8.9.1. TXRX IF Signal Cables Transmit IF LDF450 Heliax cable Receive IF LDF450 Heliax cable 8.9.2. Antenna Control Cable None All control signals are multiplexed onto the TX and RX IF cables 8.9.3.
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX DRAWINGS DRAWINGS The drawings listed below are provided as a part of this manual for use as a diagnostic reference. 9.1. Series 97A TXRX Systems - Part Number Quick Reference Part Description Part Number BELT KIT, XX97 PEDESTAL...
9797A-27 C-Band TXRX 9.2. 9797A-27 Model Specific Drawings Drawing Title 123264-2_A System, Model 9797A-27 123265-2_C1 System Block Diagram – Model 9797A-27 123263-2_A General Assembly – Model 9797A-27 119072_A1 Antenna System Schematic – Model 9797A-27 9-11 118877_A Comtech/EF Data Transciever 9-12...
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 123263-2 GENERAL ASS'Y, 9797A-27 WITH TVRO 111365-17 RADOME ASS'Y, 144 INCH, WHITE/SIDE AC 122499-1 RADOME BASE ASS'Y, 75 STEEL, NO AC 118877-X TRANSCEIVER, EF DATA, CST-5000 (NOT SHOWN)
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 123263-2 GENERAL ASS'Y, 9797A-27 WITH TVRO 111365-17 RADOME ASS'Y, 144 INCH, WHITE/SIDE AC 123494-2 AIR CONDITIONER, R417A, 220 VAC, SIDE 123208 SCALAR PLATE ASS'Y, DISHSCAN 118877-X TRANSCEIVER, EF DATA, CST-5000...
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 118896-6 CABLE ASS'Y, TNC(M)-SMA(M), 6 FT. 113303-5 CABLE ASS'Y, RF, 84 IN, SMA 90 DEGREE 121281 CABLE ASS'Y, SMA(F)-SMA(M), 3 IN. 114972-2 CABLE ASS'Y, RF, 72 IN, SMA(M) - SMA(M) 113303-9 CABLE ASS'Y, RF, 17 3/8 IN, SMA 90 DEGR 113303-10...
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SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM C-BAND Tx/Rx 123265...
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PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 123110-1 PEDESTAL ASS'Y, 56.75 IN, STD FREQUEN 121605-1 POWER ASS'Y, 220V, 34 IN. SHROUD 123262-1 EQUIPMENT FRAME ASS'Y, 9797A-27/28, 1 116803 REFLECTOR, OFFSET, 2.4M 120292 FEED STRUT, TOP 120293 FEED STRUT, LEFT 120294 FEED STRUT, RIGHT...
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114593-169 SCREW, SOCKET HD, 10-32 x 1, S.S. 114588-827 SCREW, PAN HD, PHIL, 10-32 x 3/8, S.S. 114581-029 WASHER, LOCK, 1/4, S.S GENERAL ASS'Y, 9797A-27 WITH TVRO PROD FAMILY EFF. DATE DRAWING NUMBER SHT 2 OF 2 97 TX/RX 03-Nov-04...
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V.S. DETAIL A SCALE: 1/4 DETAIL B DETAIL C SCALE: 1/4 SCALE: 1/4 SEE DETAIL C CIRCULAR C-BAND CONFIGURATION 9797A-28 NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED V.S. REFERENCE DRAWINGS: GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 9797A - 27/28 123263...
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V.S. NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED REFERENCE: TRANSCEIVER, CST-5000, EF DATA 118877...
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 119624 SCALAR PLATE ASS'Y, DROP-IN CONSCA 119628 FEED ASS'Y, DROP-IN C-BAND LINEAR, TX 114593-162 SCREW, SOCKET HD, 10-32 x 3/8, S.S. 114580-011 WASHER, FLAT, #10, S.S. 114581-011 WASHER, LOCK, #10, S.S. FEED ASS'Y, C-BAND LINEAR CONSCAN PROD FAMILY EFF.
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 117762-1 SILICONE ADHESIVE, WHT RTV 122, 10.1 NOT SHOWN 110327 HARDWARE KIT, 144 INCH RADOME NOT SHOWN 109119-17 RADOME FAB ASS'Y, 144 INCH, WHITE/SID 109258-8 STRAIN RELIEF, W/SEALING LOCK NUT INCLUDED IN HARDWARE KIT 114586-538 SCREW, HEX HD, 1/4-20 x 1, S.S.
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 109256-5 BASE FRAME ASS'Y, STEEL, 21 IN. LEGS, 122517 RADOME BASE PAN MACH, EXTERNAL A/ 120191-2 RADOME PAN ACCESS ASS'Y, WHITE 122268-1 A/C INSTALL ASS'Y, EXTERNAL (STEEL) 114622-544 SCREW, HEX HD, FULL THRD, 1/4-20 x 1-1/ 114622-724 SCREW, HEX HD, FULL THRD, 1/2-13 x 3 IN...
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SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND PART NO DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 116941 STREET ELBOW, 1/2 INCH 116938 FLEX HOSE, 1/2 INCH 109258-8 STRAIN RELIEF, W/SEALING LOCK NUT 121008-36 CABLE ASS'Y, AC INPUT, 36 IN A/C INSTALL ASS'Y, INTERNAL PROD FAMILY EFF.