COBHAM SAILOR 900 Installation Manual

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Page 1 SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power Installation manual...
Page 2 1. Connect a PC to the front LAN connector or the LAN3 connector at the rear of the Antenna Control Unit. 2. Open an Internet Browser and type the default IP address of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power: http://192.168.0.1 to access the web interface.
Page 3: Installation Manual
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power Installation manual Document number: 98-150471-A02 Release date: 18 July 2016...
Page 4 Cobham SATCOM (Thrane & Thrane A/S), Lundtoftegaardsvej 93D 2800 Lyngby DENMARK Write "source for product SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power" in the memo line of your payment. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. http://www.cobham.com/about-cobham/communications-and-connectivity/about-us/satcom/free-and- open-source-software-(foss).aspx...
Page 5: Safety Summary
Interference on page 3-12 — it may cause damage to the Above Deck Unit. Compass Safe Distance: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power antenna or ADU (Above Deck Unit): min. 170 cm (IEC 60945). SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU (Antenna Control Unit): min. 10 cm (IEC 60945).
Page 6 Power supply The voltage range for the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is 100 – 240 VAC. Note that the Above Deck Unit is powered by the ACU. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Page 7 CAUTION! Do not manually turn the Polarisation Unit of the antenna, it may cause damage to the antenna. If needed to turn the Polarisation Unit manually, remove the connector (1) marked M of the Polarisation Motor Module (2). Remove VSAT restrictions There are restrictions in use of the frequency band 13.75 to 14 GHz in the Note following countries:...
Page 8 Record of Revisions Rev. Description Release Date Initials Original document. 20 May 2016 P. H-2 EU Declaration of Conformity added 19 July 2016 98-150471-A02...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Satellite type approvals ....................2-7 2.1.5 Service activation ........................2-7 Part numbers and options ..................2-8 2.2.1 Applicable model and part numbers ................2-8 2.2.2 Options for SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ............2-8 Chapter 3 Installation Unpacking ..........................3-1 3.1.1 What’s in the box ........................3-1 3.1.2 Initial inspection ........................3-2...
Page 10 3.5.1 General mounting considerations — VMU ............3-25 To install the dual-antenna mode (optional) ........... 3-26 Chapter 4 Interfaces Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU .......4-1 4.1.1 LEDs, display and keypad ....................4-1 4.1.2 ADU connector ........................4-2 4.1.3 Rx/Tx connectors for VMU ..................4-2...
Page 11 Table of contents Configuration with the web interface ............6-18 6.3.1 Overview and dashboard ....................6-18 6.3.2 Modem profiles and satellite profiles ..............6-23 6.3.3 To set up blocking zones (RX and TX) ..............6-28 6.3.4 To configure the LAN network .................. 6-30 6.3.5 E-mail setup ........................
Page 12 Diagnostics report for troubleshooting ..............8-13 8.6.4 To verify that the antenna can go into tracking mode ......... 8-13 Returning units for repair ..................8-14 Appendix A Technical specifications SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system components ......A-1 A.1.1 General specifications .......................A-1 A.1.2 ADU ............................A-1 A.1.3 ACU ............................A-3...
Page 13 Table of contents COMTECH 570L and ROSS box ................C-17 C.4.1 Protocols and interfaces ....................C-17 C.4.2 Configuration example (COMTECH 570L and ROSS) ........C-18 COMTECH 570L .......................C-19 C.5.1 Protocol and interfaces ....................C-19 C.5.2 Configuration example (COMTECH 570L) ............C-21 STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem ...............C-22 C.6.1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration ............C-22 C.6.2...
Page 14 Table of contents Appendix D Command line interface Introduction ........................D-1 D.1.1 Telnet connection ......................D-1 D.1.2 Help ............................D-2 D.1.3 Conventions ......................... D-2 Supported commands ....................D-2 D.2.1 config ............................D-3 D.2.2 demo ............................D-3 D.2.3 dual_antenna ........................D-3 D.2.4 exit ............................
Page 15 Table of contents Separate ground cable ....................F-7 F.6.1 Ground cable - construction ..................F-7 F.6.2 Ground cable - connection ..................... F-8 F.6.3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base ............. F-8 Jumper cable for grounding ..................F-9 RF interference ........................ F-10 F.8.1 Recommendations ......................
Page 16 Figure 3-5: Maximum distance from the ship’s motion centre (h max) ............3-7 Figure 3-6: SAILOR 900: ADU mast flange, top and side view ................3-8 Figure 3-7: ADU mast flange, recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau........3-8 Figure 3-8: ADU mast flange, distance to the welded seam.................
Page 17 LAN connectors..............................4-5 Chapter 5 Connecting power Chapter 6 Configuration Figure 6-1: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU ......................6-2 Figure 6-2: Dashboard................................6-2 Figure 6-3: Web interface: SETTINGS, Navigation (Heading and Position) (example)......6-4 Figure 6-4: Acquisition, search pattern........................... 6-5 Figure 6-5: Acquisition, search pattern for inclined orbit ..................
Page 18 List of figures Figure 6-34: Web interface: Administration......................... 6-42 Figure 6-35: Web interface: Administration, change password................6-42 Figure 6-36: Web interface: ADMINISTRATION, Reset administrator password ........6-43 Figure 6-37: Web interface: Administration, Export/import configuration ..........6-44 Figure 6-38: Web interface: ADMINISTRATION, Factory default..............6-45 Figure 6-39: Display (example) and keypad of the ACU ..................
Page 19 List of figures Figure C-13: Satellite profile, COMTECH 570L and ROSS (example) ............... C-18 Figure C-14: Connecting COMECH 570L to the ACU (example)................ C-20 Figure C-15: VSAT modem profile, COMTECH 570L (example).................C-21 Figure C-16: Satellite profile, COMTECH 570L (example) ..................C-21 Figure C-17: Connecting STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem to the ACU............
Page 20 Table 2-1: Model and part numbers for the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system......2-8 Table 2-2: Model and part numbers for options of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system..2-8 Chapter 3 Installation Table 3-1: Maximum distance from the ship’s motion center versus ship’s roll period......3-7 Table 3-2: Mast dimensions without braces......................
Page 21 List of tables Table 6-11: Web interface, DASHBOARD, TX parameter ..................6-23 Table 6-12: Modem configuration data ........................6-24 Table 6-13: Elevation cutoff (in degrees) versus VSAT modem bandwidth and power ....... 6-27 Table 6-14: Setup of LAN connectors ........................... 6-31 Table 6-15: Statistics report, header record .......................
Page 22 List of tables Table C-5: Information in the VSAT modem option file ..................C-8 Table C-6: Requirements for VSAT modem option file, Serial ................C-14 Table C-7: Communication, COMTECH 570L......................C-20 Table C-8: Configuration of the STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem ..............C-23 Table C-9: Configuration of Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem................C-27 Table C-10: RS-232 [Set] and [Get] commands ......................C-29...
Page 23: Chapter 1 About This Manual
About this manual Intended readers This is an installation manual for the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system, intended for installers of the system and service personnel. Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Cobham SATCOM. It is important that you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual.
Page 24: Typography
Typography Typography In this manual, typography is used as indicated below: Bold is used for the following purposes: • To emphasize words. Example: “Do not touch the antenna”. • To indicate what the user should select in the user interface. Example: “Select SETTINGS >...
Page 25: Introduction
• Part numbers and options SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is a unique stabilized maritime VSAT antenna system operating in the Ku-band (10.7 to 14.5 GHz). It provides bi-directional IP data connections both on regional satellite beams and quasi-global Ku-band satellite networks. The system only requires a single 50 Ohm cable to provide the Above Deck Unit with both DC power, data and control information.
Page 26: Above Deck Unit (Adu)
2.1.1 Above Deck Unit (ADU) The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU is a cm stabilised tracking antenna, consisting of a suspended antenna with a standard global RF configuration. The ADU’s weight is 126,5 kg. It is stabilized by heavy duty vibration dampers in 3-axis (plus skew) and can be used in environments with elevations of -25°...
Page 27: Chapter 2 Introduction
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system Modules in the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU Figure 2-3: Above Deck Unit modules 1/2 1. GNSS module (GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU). 2. VSAT Interface Module (VIM). 3. Pedestal Control Module (PCM). 4. Service switch.
Page 28: Figure 2-4: Above Deck Unit Modules 2/2
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system 10.Polarisation Motor Module (PMM). 11.Polarisation motor. 12.Polarisation encoder. 13.Block Up Converter (BUC). 14.Low Noise Block downconverter (x2), 15.Ortho Mode Transducer (OMT) (not visible on photo). 16.Inertial Sensor Module (ISM). 17.Elevation locking pin to lock the antenna dish in a fixed position.
Page 29: Antenna Control Unit (Acu)
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU interface All communication between the ADU and the ACU passes through a single standard 50 Ohm cable (with N connector) through the rotary joint. No cable work is required inside the radome.
Page 30: Figure 2-5: Sailor 900 Vsat High Power Acu, Connector Overview
ACU interfaces The ACU has the following interfaces and switch: Figure 2-5: SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU, connector overview • N-connector for ADU cable (50 Ohm). • 2 x F connectors for Rx and Tx cables (75 Ohm) to VSAT modem.
Page 31: Vsat Modem Unit (Vmu)
2.1.3 VSAT Modem Unit (VMU) SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is designed to be operated with third-party VSAT modems. For a list of supported VSAT modems see the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power data sheet at www.cobham.com/satcom. 2.1.4 Satellite type approvals For a list of satellite type approvals see the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power data sheet at www.cobham.com/satcom.
Page 32: Part Numbers And Options
Part numbers and options Part numbers and options 2.2.1 Applicable model and part numbers The following model and part numbers are available for the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system: Part number Model number Description 407009E-00500 7009E SAILOR 900 VSAT HP Antenna...
Page 33: Installation
Unpacking 3.1.1 What’s in the box Unpack your SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU and check that the following items are present: • ADU with 4 lifting brackets (already mounted) • Package with bolts, washers and cable glands (2 sizes) Unpack your SAILOR ACU VSAT KU a and check that the following items are present: •...
Page 34: Initial Inspection
Unpacking 3.1.2 Initial inspection Inspect the shipping cartons and wooden box immediately upon receipt for evidence of damage during transport. If the shipping material is severely damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent be present when opening the cartons and wooden box. Save all box packing material for future use.
Page 35: Site Preparation
Painting the radome Customers may wish to paint the radome in order to match the vessel’s colour. Cobham SATCOM’s recommendation is that the radome should NOT be painted because it may impact RF performance and may lead to over-heating, causing the antenna to go in safe mode (switch off).
Page 36: Obstructions (Adu Shadowing)
Site preparation 3.2.2 Obstructions (ADU shadowing) Place the ADU so that it has as much free line-of-sight as possible without any structures in the beam through one full 360 degrees turn of the vessel. Do not place the ADU close to large objects that may block the signal.
Page 37: Blocking Zones - Azimuth And Elevation
Site preparation 3.2.3 Blocking zones – azimuth and elevation Your installation may require that you set up blocking zones for the ADU, i.e. areas where the ADU will not transmit and areas where transmit power is potentially dangerous for persons frequently being in these zones. You can set up 8 blocking zones. Each blocking zone is set up with azimuth start and stop, and elevation angle.
Page 38: Safe Access To The Adu: Radiation Hazard
Safe access to the ADU: Radiation hazard The SAILOR 900 VSAT ADU radiates up to 54.3 dBW EIRP. This translates to a minimum safety distance of 47 m from the ADU while it is transmitting, based on a radiation level of...
Page 39: Ship Motion And Offset From The Ship's Motion Centre
Site preparation 3.2.5 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre Even though it is recommended to mount the ADU high, keep the distance between the ADU and the ship’s motion centre as short as possible. The higher up the ADU is mounted, the higher is the linear g force applied to the ADU.
Page 40: Adu Mast Design: Foundation And Height
Recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau is below 3,0 mm. Gusset plates 15 mm (15 mm thick) Max. 440 mm SAILOR 900: ADU Figure 3-6: mast flange, top and side view Figure 3-7: ADU mast flange, recommended flatness on the mast mount plateau...
Page 41: Figure 3-8: Adu Mast Flange, Distance To The Welded Seam
CAUTION! Avoid sharp edges where the flange is in direct contact with the radome. Round all edges as much as possible to avoid damaging the surface of the radome. Figure 3-9: SAILOR 900: ADU, bottom view 98-150471-A02 Chapter 3: Installation...
Page 42: Figure 3-10: Free Mast Length And Bracing For A Tall Mast
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU mast length The below tables show the minimum dimensions for a SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU mast with and without stays or wires. Note that the values are only guidelines - always consider the environment and characteristics of the ship before deciding on the mast dimensions.
Page 43: Table 3-2: Mast Dimensions Without Braces
Site preparation Mast without Max. free mast Outer diameter Wall thickness Weight braces length (steel), (m) (mm) (mm) (kg/m) 24.0 26.5 30.2 32.7 Table 3-2: Mast dimensions without braces a. The height of 0.4 m is not recommended to be used as it will make access through the ADU’s service hatch difficult.
Page 44: Interference
The ADU must be mounted as far away as possible from the ship’s radar and high power radio transmitters, because they may compromise the ADU performance. RF emission from radars might actually damage the ADU. The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU itself may also interfere with other radio systems.
Page 45: Figure 3-11: Interference With The Vessel's Radar
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU. Therefore it is recommended to ensure as much vertical separation as possible when the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ADU has to be placed close to a radar antenna.
Page 46: Table 3-6: Minimum Radar Separation, S-Band
Even at distances greater than “d min.” in the previous section the radar might still be able to degrade the performance of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system. The presence of one or more S or X-band radars within a radius up to 100 m may cause a minor degradation of the Ku-band connection.
Page 47: Figure 3-12: Recommended Distance To Transmitters (M) For Frequencies Below 1000 Mhz
Site preparation Other transmitters The following figure shows the minimum recommended distance to transmitters in the frequency range below 1000 MHz. Figure 3-12: Recommended distance to transmitters (m) for frequencies below 1000 MHz 98-150471-A02 Chapter 3: Installation 3-15...
Page 48: Other Precautions
ADU. It is recommended not to use pneumatic tools for cleaning the radome, especially at a short Free space Figure 3-13: SAILOR 900: Drain pipe with free space distance and directly at the split between top and bottom. Deposits Do not place the ADU close to a funnel, as smoke deposits are corrosive.
Page 49: Installation Of The Adu
Installation of the ADU Installation of the ADU The ADU is shipped fully assembled. You have to install it on the mast and attach the ADU cable. WARNING! Use a strong webbed sling with a belt to lift the ADU without damaging the radome. Make sure that the sling can carry the ADU’s weight 126,5 kg.
Page 50: To Install The Adu
Figure 3-15: Free space for access to the service hatch The ADU does not have to be aligned with the bow-to-stern line of the ship. When configuring the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power you make an azimuth calibration to obtain the correct azimuth of the ADU.
Page 51: Figure 3-16: Adu Installation, Webbed Sling Attached To The 4 Lifting Brackets
Installation of the ADU Figure 3-16: ADU installation, webbed sling attached to the 4 lifting brackets 5. Attach 2 tag lines of suitable length to 2 lifting brackets and man them. 6. With a crane lift the ADU off the wooden platform and move it on top of the ADU mast. 7.
Page 52: Figure 3-18: Sailor 900: Connecting The Adu Cable
N-connector on the ADU. Protection plate N connector Figure 3-18: SAILOR 900: Connecting the ADU cable Ensure that the connector assembly is properly protected against seawater and corrosion. As a minimum, wrap it with self-amalgamating rubber.
Page 53: To Open And Remove The Service Hatch
Installation of the ADU 3.3.2 To open and remove the service hatch Open the hatch to access the antenna modules. The two latches of the service hatch must be locked by fastening the two screws in the latches with a Torx TX20 screw driver to protect the ADU modules against unauthorised access.
Page 54: To Ground The Adu
Installation of the ADU 3.3.3 To ground the ADU The ADU must be grounded using the mounting bolts. If the ADU cannot or should not be electrically connected directly to the mounting surface, you can use a separate grounding cable to make the connection between the ADU and the common ground to which the ACU is also connected.
Page 55: Alternative Adu Cable
Installation of the ADU 3.3.4 Alternative ADU cable The allowed RF loss in the antenna cable is determined by the attenuators of the PSM and VIM modules. The electronic design guarantees that minimum 20 dB RF loss @ 1700 MHz in the antenna cable will work, but typically an RF loss of about 25 dB will be within the limits of the cable calibration.
Page 56: Installation Of The Acu
Make sure that the unit is mounted securely according to the requirements for your 19” rack. 4. Connect all cables. See Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU on page 4- 1 for a description of the ACU connectors.
Page 57: To Ground The Acu
Figure 3-24: ACU, ground stud Installation of the VMU For a list of supported VSAT modems see the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power data sheet or Figure 6-17: Web interface: SETTINGS, Modem profile – supported modems. 3.5.1 General mounting considerations —...
Page 58: To Install The Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)
To install the dual-antenna mode (optional) You can use the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power in dual antenna mode with 2 ADUs, 2 ACUs and the dual-antenna accessories kit. The kit consists of two 75 Ohm RF cables, an RF splitter and an RF combiner.
Page 59: Figure 3-26: Dual Mode Antenna, Connecting Cables (Example)
To install the dual-antenna mode (optional) 3. Provide vessel heading input to the master ACU and slave ACU, see NMEA 0183 connector on page 4-3. 4. Connect the cables as shown below and in the table below. Figure 3-26: Dual mode antenna, connecting cables (example) Connect cables Purpose Master ACU LAN to Slave ACU LAN...
Page 60 To install the dual-antenna mode (optional) 3-28 Chapter 3: Installation 98-150471-A02...
Page 61: Chapter 4 Interfaces
Chapter 4 Interfaces This chapter is organised in the following sections: • Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU • Interfaces of the VMU Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power 4.1.1 LEDs, display and keypad Figure 4-1: ACU — LEDs, display and keypad Figure 4-2: ACU: LEDs, display and keypad (detailed) Connector panel —...
Page 62: Adu Connector
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU 4.1.2 ADU connector There is just one cable from the ACU to the ADU. This is used to power the ADU, supply 10 MHz clock, handle all communication between ACU and ADU, and deliver the VSAT Rx and Tx signals.
Page 63: Nmea 0183 Connector
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU 4.1.4 NMEA 0183 connector Connect the ship’s gyro to this connector. Wire Outline (on the ACU) Pin function color Not connected – NET-H (NMEA 2000) White NET-L (NMEA 2000) Blue NET-S (NMEA 2000)
Page 64: And Rs-422 Connectors
Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU Recommended NMEA 0183 cable: Two-wire constructed with one enclosed shield Network signal pair: • Size: No. 24 AWG (0.24 sq. mm) or heavier • Characteristic impedance: 95 - 140 Ohm • Propagation delay: 5 nanoseconds per meter, maximum •...
Page 65: Lan1, Lan2, Lan3 And Lan4 Connectors
Interfaces of the VMU 4.1.6 LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 and LAN4 connectors Four Ethernet connectors (type RJ45) for PC/lap tops, routers, wireless access points. The maximum cable length per connection is 100 m. Depending on the VMU connected, a LAN connector may be used for modem control. Figure 4-4: LAN connectors Cable type: CAT5, shielded.
Page 66 Interfaces of the VMU Chapter 4: Interfaces 98-150471-A02...
Page 67: Chapter 5 Connecting Power
This may take some time (up to a couple of minutes). 3. The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is ready to be calibrated (for first time power up) or receive data from the VSAT modem (when in normal operation). The ACU display shows the following message: The LEDs Power and Fail/Pass are steady green, the is off.
Page 68: Sailor 900 Vsat High Power Operational
Power up • POINTING ANTENNA • ACQUIRING SIGNAL • TRACKING 5.1.3 SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power operational When the display shows TRACKING and the LED Logon is steady green, the system is operational. Chapter 5: Connecting power 98-150471-A02...
Page 69: Chapter 6 Configuration
To connect to the web interface of the ACU do as follows: 1. Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system, i.e. switch on the ACU. Wait until the LEDs on the front plate of the ACU show that the system is ready to be configured.
Page 70: Figure 6-1: Sailor 900 Vsat High Power Acu
3. The web interface shows the DASHBOARD page. Figure 6-2: Dashboard When the Dashboard is displayed you have verified that the connection to the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can be established. The web interface is ready for use. You can continue to configure the system.
Page 71: Calibration
Calibration Calibration Before the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can be used you must select a heading input setting in order to make an azimuth and cable calibration. The azimuth calibration is required in order to determine the offset of the ADU zero direction to the bow-to-stern line of the ship.
Page 72: Figure 6-3: Web Interface: Settings, Navigation (Heading And Position) (Example)
Calibration 2. Select the desired heading input. Figure 6-3: Web interface: SETTINGS, Navigation (Heading and Position) (example) Heading mode Description External Heading input from the vessel’s gyro compass (default). If there is no heading input due to failure, alarms are raised and the antenna continues in gyro-free mode.
Page 73: Figure 6-4: Acquisition, Search Pattern
Calibration Position mode Description Mode Select one of the following: • GNSS (default) • Manual GNSS Select one of the following: • GPS (default) • BEIDOU • GPS + BEIDOU • GLONASS • GPS + GLONASS Enter the values if you have set the Position Mode to Manual. Latitude, Longitude, Altitude Table 6-2: Position mode options...
Page 74: Figure 6-5: Acquisition, Search Pattern For Inclined Orbit
Calibration 2. If no RX lock is detected, a box search pattern is started and the positions where RF power can be received are stored. Figure 6-5: Acquisition, search pattern for inclined orbit 3. The antenna checks each stored position for up to 10 seconds. If RX lock is detected for more than 20% of the time, the antenna goes to Tracking.
Page 75: Azimuth Calibration
Calibration 6.2.2 Azimuth calibration Azimuth calibration is done toward a satellite of a known position. After finding the satellite, the system can calculate the azimuth offset of the ADU installation. The satellite and transponder properties for the calibration can be selected from a list of service profiles or supplied manually.
Page 76: Figure 6-7: Web Interface: Service, Calibration
Calibration 4. Click SERVICE > Calibration. Figure 6-7: Web interface: SERVICE, Calibration 5. Select Enable in the section Azimuth calibration (active satellite profile). 6. Click Apply. 7. Switch on the modem. Azimuth calibration (user controlled) To make a user-controlled azimuth calibration, do as follows: 1.
Page 77: Table 6-4: Satellite Identifier And Nid Values
Calibration 4. Select which satellite identifier to use for identification of the signal. Satellite identifier NID value Description Satellite identifier is not used. 1–65535 Supplied NID is matched against Network ID broadcast by the satellite. Orbital position n.a. Supplied longitude is matched with orbital position broadcast by satellite.
Page 78: To Set Up A Service Profile For Calibration
Calibration 3. Click Start in the section Azimuth calibration and wait typically 5 minutes for the calibration to finish. After finished calibration a message with the result of the calibration is displayed. 6.2.3 To set up a service profile for calibration If you do not want to use the automatic azimuth calibration or if you want to enter the satellite parameters directly on the calibration page, use this calibration method.
Page 79: Cable Calibration
Calibration Satellite requirements for successful calibration Elevation Elevation angle: 5 – 70 degrees Not allowed for calibration: Inclined orbit. System encryption DVB-S or DVB-S2 Polarisation Horizontal or vertical polarisation. Not allowed: Left-hand circular (L) or right-hand circular (R). Symbol rate The DVB symbol rate must be >5 Ms/s.
Page 80: Operation In Gyro-Free Mode
Calibration The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is calibrated now. If the calibration failed there will be a message on the calibration screen. For operation when input from the vessel’s gyro compass is not available: Important Change the heading input setting from Fixed to None at Heading – Input.
Page 81: Table 6-7: Satellite Elevation And Max. Allowed Inclination
Calibration the following limit for use of inclined orbit satellites (a purely physical limit), and all systems without heading input have this limit. Satellite elevation Max allowed inclination <20 <50 <70 75 Table 6-7: Satellite elevation and max. allowed inclination Tracking for satellite elevation above 75 degrees It is not possible to use a system without heading input from the vessel's gyro compass with satellites at an elevation of higher than 75 degrees because the system will not have the...
Page 82: Flow Chart For Calibration (User Controlled)
Calibration 6.2.6 Flow chart for calibration (user controlled) The following flow chart gives an example of the steps in a calibration for the user controlled azimuth calibration. Figure 6-10: Example for a calibration (user controlled) – step by step 6-14 Chapter 6: Configuration 98-150471-A02...
Page 83: To Make A Line Up Procedure
The ship must not move during the line-up procedure. Note The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power has been tested at the factory and online on a live satellite link to calibrate the TX polarisation unit. You can fine-tune the TX polarization by doing a line up as described below.
Page 84: Figure 6-12: Web Interface: Service, Line Up: Antenna Ready
Calibration Figure 6-12: Web interface: SERVICE, Line up: Antenna ready 6. Enter the Modem CW frequency (Continuous Wave) in GHz. This is provided by the satellite operator, typically when talking to the satellite operator on the phone before starting the line up. 7.
Page 85: Fixed Tx Gain Principle
6.2.8 Fixed TX gain principle The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power uses a new transmitter chain concept. After calibration it provides a fixed gain of 48 dB from the Tx-port of the ACU to the output of the BUC. The advantages of the fixed TX gain principle are: •...
Page 86: Configuration With The Web Interface
Configuration with the web interface Configuration with the web interface The following sections give detailed description of various parts of the web interface. 6.3.1 Overview and dashboard Topics in the web interface Use the site map to get an overview over the existing menus, submenus and topics. You can click on each menu in the site map to go directly to the page or display the respective submenu.
Page 87: Figure 6-15: Web Interface: Dashboard
• BUC output power bars (TX): This indicates if the BUC is transmitting or not. This is a unique feature of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power antenna. A built-in power detector in the OMT developed by Cobham SATCOM makes it possible to measure the power within a time window to be able to catch short TX bursts.
Page 88: Table 6-8: Web Interface: Event Icon
Configuration with the web interface DASHBOARD and watch when the output power approaches the P1dB compression point which is at 4 bars. • Current status of the antenna, see Status field in the top bar on page 6-21. • An icon for active events is displayed, if there are any. Icon Explanation An event is active.
Page 89 Configuration with the web interface 2. Clear the box labeled Use a proxy server for your LAN. 3. Click OK. When the proxy server settings are disabled, close and restart your browser. You may need to change this setting back on return to your Internet connection. To connect a PC To connect your PC to the ACU do as follows: 1.
Page 90: Table 6-9: Web Interface, Dashboard, Sailor 900 Vsat High Power Parameters
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power. ACU serial number, Antenna serial number, Software version Table 6-9: Web interface, DASHBOARD, SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power parameters a. Can be changed when using a generic modem profile. 6-22 Chapter 6: Configuration...
Page 91: Modem Profiles And Satellite Profiles
The BUC TX information is displayed on the DASHBOARD in the section TX. BUC TX indicates if the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power VSAT has enabled the BUC or not. It can show On or Off. This information is also shown in the display of the ACU as TX ON or TX OFF.
Page 92: Figure 6-16: Web Interface: Settings, Vsat Modem Profiles - List (Example)
Configuration with the web interface Figure 6-16: Web interface: SETTINGS, VSAT modem profiles — list (example) To add or edit a modem profile, do as follows: 1. Go to SETTINGS > Modem profiles and click New entry or Edit. The supported modem profiles are listed in the drop-down list VSAT modem profile.
Page 93 Range: 0 - 14000 mV (-14 VDC to+ 14 VDC) Table 6-12: Modem configuration data (Continued) The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can work either using the Rx or Tx Important 10 MHz reference signals provided by the modem or using its own built-in 10 MHz reference signal.
Page 94: Figure 6-18: Satellite Profile With Generic Modem
Configuration with the web interface For a generic modem you enter all parameters in the satellite profile that has the modem profile with the generic modem. Figure 6-18: Satellite profile with generic modem Satellite profiles On the page Satellite profiles you add, edit and delete satellite profiles. A satellite profile contains all settings that are necessary for a successful connection to the satellite, including a VSAT modem profile.
Page 95: Figure 6-20: Web Interface: Settings, Satellite Profiles - New Entry (Example)
Configuration with the web interface To add or edit a satellite profile, do as follows: 1. Go to SETTINGS or Satellite profiles and click Edit or New entry. Figure 6-20: Web interface: SETTINGS, Satellite profiles — new entry (example) 2. Enter or edit the Satellite profile name. Tip: Assign a name containing the location where the Satellite profile is to be Note used (e.g.
Page 96: To Set Up Blocking Zones (Rx And Tx)
Configuration with the web interface • FCC (FCC §25.205): 5 degrees 7. Click Apply to save the settings for the satellite profile. 6.3.3 To set up blocking zones (RX and TX) On this page you define blocking zones, i.e. NO TX and RX zones, enter azimuth values and elevation angles for each blocking zone.
Page 97: Figure 6-22: Blocking Zone, Example: 315 - 45 Degrees
Configuration with the web interface 3. Azimuth: Enter start and stop azimuth value in degrees for the blocking zone. Values allowed: 0 to 360 degrees. Enter clockwise. Figure 6-22: Blocking zone, example: 315 - 45 degrees Figure 6-23: Blocking zone, example: 45 - 315 degrees 4.
Page 98: To Configure The Lan Network
6.3.4 To configure the LAN network You can enter a host name. The host name helps identifying the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system when sending e-mail reports. The ACU has four 10/100 Mbit Ethernet ports labelled LAN port 1, 2, 3 and 4. The ports are divided in three groups, each group operating in its own network.
Page 99: Table 6-14: Setup Of Lan Connectors
Configuration with the web interface Sections Preferred use NETWORK The host name is used for identifying the ACU in local networks and in e- Host name mail reports. The default host name is acu. You can change the name. Letters (a-z), digits (0-9) and hyphen (-) are allowed as legal characters. Note: The host name must start with a letter.
Page 100: E-Mail Setup
Configuration with the web interface The default gateway can be set as a static IP address. Then set the default gateway source to static and enter the IP address of the default gateway. To remove the default gateway set it to 0.0.0.0. Alternatively, if your DHCP server is able to provide a default gateway address and you have selected DHCP client above, then select the same LAN as your default gateway source.
Page 101: Reports, Syslog And Snmp Traps
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can send a statistics report at fixed intervals. This report contains historical information from the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power of up to 1 month. It is sent as a zipped attachment to an e-mail. The file format is a comma separated value file (csv).
Page 102: Table 6-15: Statistics Report, Header Record
ACU serial number ADU SN ADU serial number SW ver. Software version System type SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power Table 6-15: Statistics report, header record Parameter recorded Description UTC. (s) UTC in seconds and date format for the data set.
Page 103: Figure 6-26: Statistics - How To Read Data For A Range
Configuration with the web interface Parameter recorded Description Pol.rx Current Rx and Tx polarisation modes Pol.tx Rx Lock (%) Rx locked and logon time, in percent, for the sampling Logon (%) interval. Pos Ok (%) Valid position, in percent of the sampling interval. VMU Connection (%) Link with VSAT modem, in percent of the sampling interval.
Page 104: Dual Antenna Mode (Optional)
Configuration with the web interface Remote syslog You can set up the antenna to send each syslog message to a syslog server to advise the system administrator of the current status of the antenna. To set up sending syslog messages to a syslog server, do as follows: 1.
Page 105: Figure 6-27: Dual-Antenna Mode, Link On Dashboard
Table 6-6-16 on page 6-34. To configure the Master ACU The Master ACU is configured exactly the same way as a stand-alone SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system with satellite profiles and VSAT modem profiles. Do as follows: 1.
Page 106: Figure 6-28: Enabling Dual-Antenna Mode In Master Acu
2. Select Enable and click Apply. Figure 6-28: Enabling dual-antenna mode in Master ACU The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is now ready to act as Master ACU. To configure the Slave ACU The Slave ACU is configured to use the Master ACU as VSAT modem profile. The VSAT modem profile must point to the IP address of the Master ACU, that is the IP address of the LAN port at which the Master/Slave communication cable is connected.
Page 107: Figure 6-30: Dual-Antenna Mode, Add Slave Satellite Profile
Configuration with the web interface 6. Add a satellite profile that uses the modem profile Dual Antenna Master, go to SETTINGS > Satellite profiles > New entry. Figure 6-30: Dual-antenna mode, add Slave satellite profile 7. Enter the satellite profile name, for example: Dual Antenna Master. 8.
Page 108: Figure 6-32: Dual-Antenna Mode, Blocking Zones - Azimuth And Elevation
Configuration with the web interface Blocking zone setup for dual antenna setup It is recommended to define the following 3 blocking zones in each SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system: 1. Actual blocking zones on the vessel (No TX) 2. Switching blocking zones (TX allowed) 3.
Page 109: Upload Of New Software
Master system is rebooted. After reboot the dual antenna mode will be set to Auto (default). 6.3.8 Upload of new software For uploading new software to the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power see Software update on page 8-5. 6.3.9 Administration In this section of the web interface you can configure the following administrative settings: •...
Page 110: Figure 6-34: Web Interface: Administration
Configuration with the web interface The user name is admin and the default password is 1234. Figure 6-34: Web interface: Administration If you have forgotten the administrator password, you can reset the password. For further information, see the next section. 3.
Page 111: Figure 6-36: Web Interface: Administration, Reset Administrator Password
ADMINISTRATION page. To set up user permissions You can manage user access to certain functions of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system. You can allow or deny users that are not administrators access to certain functions and make these pages read-only. This is useful if you want to protect the system against unintended changes or tampering of the system.
Page 112: Figure 6-37: Web Interface: Administration, Export/Import Configuration
The settings to which access is denied are now greyed out for the non-administrator user. To import and export a system configuration If you need to reuse a configuration in another SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system, you can save the current configuration to a file, which can then be loaded into another SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power.
Page 113: Figure 6-38: Web Interface: Administration, Factory Default
Configuration with the web interface To reset to factory default When resetting SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power to factory default, the following settings are deleted: • All satellite profiles • All modem profiles • Blocking zones • Heading settings • Network setup •...
Page 114: Keypad And Menus Of The Acu
(warnings, errors and information) and how the system has been configured. Use the keypad to navigate through the menu tree. 1. Current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power: Signal strength Figure 6-39: Display (example) and keypad of the ACU NOT READY (waiting for input from GNSS, e.g.
Page 115: Navigating The Menus
Keypad and menus of the ACU 5. HDG: Ship heading data received from the ship’s gyro, OK or —. 6. LAN: LAN connectors used, 1, 2, 3, 4, —. 7. SAT: Satellite position of currently active satellite profile. 8. RX: RX polarisation of currently active satellite profile. H (horizontal), V (vertical), L (left- hand) R (right-hand).
Page 116: The Menu Tree
MAIN View with current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power. This view is displayed after a time out of 10 minutes. Press any key (except left arrow) to enter the menu at MAIN. New events are shown in this display.
Page 117: Table 6-18: Antenna Menu Of The Acu
Keypad and menus of the ACU Top-level Description menu SATELLITE Current satellite information. This information is entered using the web interface. EVENTS View system events. Active events are shown as: X ACTIVE EVENTS in the MAIN display. Press OK to update the list. Table 6-17: Top-level menus of the ACU (Continued) Menu descriptions ANTENNA...
Page 118: Table 6-20: Network Menu Of The Acu
MASK 1/2 Current netmask for LAN 1 and LAN 2. PORT 3 IP (LAN 3) Current IP address of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power web interface (default: 192.168.0.1). MASK 3 (LAN 3) Current netmask of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power web interface (default: 255.255.255.0).
Page 119: Adjusting Brightness Of The Display
Keypad and menus of the ACU 6.4.4 Adjusting brightness of the display To adjust the brightness do the following: 1. Press and hold OK for a short moment until BRIGHTNESS XXX% is displayed (XXX is the current brightness value). 2. Hold OK pressed + press for lighter or for darker display.
Page 120: Snmp Support
SNMP is always enabled on all Ethernet interfaces. The SNMP community string is public. The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power offers via SNMP most of the data that are available from the DASHBOARD web pages. Detailed documentation about supported OIDs can be found in the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power MIB file.
Page 121: Chapter 7 Installation Check
Chapter 7 Installation check Now that you have installed the system, you can test it to verify it is ready for customer delivery. Follow the check lists below to test the system for proper operation. • Installation check list: Antenna •...
Page 122 Installation check list: Antenna Step Task Further information Done Make sure that the requirements See ADU mast design: Foundation and for mast foundation and height, height on page 3-8. including flatness, gusset plates and distance from welding seams are met. Make sure that the distances to See Interference on page 3-12.
Page 123: Installation Check List: Acu, Connectors And Wiring
Installation check list: ACU, connectors and wiring Installation check list: ACU, connectors and wiring Verification and further Step Task Done information Check that the ACU is grounded correctly, See To ground the ACU on using the mounting bolts and washers. page 3-25 Grounding and RF protection on page F-1.
Page 124 Installation check list: ACU, connectors and wiring Verification and further Step Task Done information Check connection of the VSAT modem: Visual inspection of the connector panel of the COMTECH only!: Check that the ACU RS- ACU and the VSAT 232 port is connected to the Remote modem.
Page 125: Installation Check List: Functional Test In Harbor
Installation check list: Functional test in harbor Installation check list: Functional test in harbor Step Task Further information Done Check that the antenna is The logon LED in the ACU display must be tracking the satellite steady green and the display shows: TRACKING.
Page 126 Installation check list: Functional test in harbor Chapter 7: Installation check 98-150471-A02...
Page 127: Chapter 8 Service
Chapter 8 Service This chapter is organised in the following sections: • Getting support: Helpdesk • Software update • Status signalling with LEDs and status messages • Removal and replacement of the ACU • Removal and replacement of ADU modules •...
Page 128: Chapter 8 Service
Getting support: Helpdesk At Legal notice the licence text for the source code of the parts of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power software that falls under free and open source software can be displayed. If you need help with ACU or ADU related issues call your service provider.
Page 129: Self Test
C-1. Self test You can start a self test of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power. The self test checks all vital parts of the antenna and ACU. If a malfunction is detected, the unit provides system messages with a description of the failing test.
Page 130: Software Update
Software update using the web interface of the ACU 1. Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system, i.e. switch on the ACU. Wait until the SAILOR logo has disappeared from the ACU display. 2. Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 (Service port, standard Ethernet) or the front LAN connector of the ACU.
Page 131: Figure 8-2: Recovery Procedure After Failed Software Upload
Software update Software recovery procedure (SAFE MODE) To recover from a failed software upload, turn off the ACU and turn it on again. Then repeat the upload procedure as described in Software update on page 8-4. If this does not help use the following recovery procedure: 1.
Page 132: To Verify The Software Update
Software update 8.2.3 To verify the software update 1. The software version can be viewed in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface. 2. After completing the software update procedure, the ACU will perform a POST (Power On Self Test). 3.
Page 133: Status Signalling With Leds And Status Messages
For details on error messages after a POST or a self test see Event list on page 8-2. Means of signalling The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power provides various methods for signalling the system status. LEDs on the front panel of the ACU are used to signal: •...
Page 134: Leds In The Acu
Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 8.3.2 LEDs in the ACU The ACU has 3 LEDs: Power, Logon and Fail/Pass LED. Figure 8-5: ACU — LEDs Behaviour Description Power Steady green Power supply OK Steady red Power supply failure No power Logon Flashing green...
Page 135: Removal And Replacement Of The Acu
Removal and replacement of the ACU Removal and replacement of the ACU There are no parts in the ACU that you can remove or replace. Contact your Cobham SATCOM service partner for further repair or replacement. 98-150471-A02 Chapter 8: Service...
Page 136: Removal And Replacement Of Adu Modules
Removal and replacement of ADU modules Removal and replacement of ADU modules All replacement of modules must be carried out by a Cobham SATCOM service partner. The figure below shows the modules and their position. Some modules are equipped with LEDs for status information and troubleshooting.
Page 137 Removal and replacement of ADU modules In switch-off position the DC Motor Driver modules (DDM) the Polarisation Motor Module (PMM) and the BUC are turned off for safe conditions during service and repair. The switch must be in on position for normal ADU operation. 5.
Page 138: Figure 8-7: Above Deck Unit Modules (Continued)
Removal and replacement of ADU modules Figure 8-7: Above Deck Unit modules (continued) 18.DC-Motor Driver Module for Azimuth (DDM). 19.Azimuth motor. 20.Azimuth encoder. 21.Rotary joint. 22.Feed horn. Before contacting your service partner check the LEDs on all modules (VIM, DDMs, PCM, PMM and ISM).
Page 139: Troubleshooting
In case there is no RX lock on the connected VSAT modem you can activate a service profile to verify that the transponder data used during calibration are received correctly. If the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can go into tracking mode it is most likely not defective. 1. Go to SETTINGS or Satellite profiles.
Page 140: Returning Units For Repair
Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will assist you whether the need is user training, technical support, arranging on-site repair or sending the product for repair. Your dealer, installer or Cobham SATCOM partner will also take care of any warranty issue.
Page 141 Appendices...
Page 143: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical specifications SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system components A.1.1 General specifications Item Specification Frequency band Ku/Ka (VSAT) 10.70 to 12.75 GHz13.75 to 14.50 GHz (extended) Reflector size 103 cm (40 inch) Certification CE (Maritime), ETSI EN 302 340,CEI/IEC 60950-1, CEI/IEC...
Page 144 SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system components Item Specification  54.3 dBW (including radome) EIRP 2 units multi-band LNBs (band selection by ACU) Tracking Receiver Internal "all band/modulation type" DVB-S2, 300 kHz narrowband receiver and modem RSSI Polarisation Linear Cross or Co-Pol (selected by ACU) Elevation Range -25°...
Page 145: Acu
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system components Item Specification Input power Powered by ACU Dimensions (overall) Diameter x Height: Ø 130 cm (51.3 inch) x H 150 cm (58.9 inch) Weight, ADU 126.5 kg (279 lbs) Table A-2: Technical specifications for the Above Deck Unit (Continued) A.1.3...
Page 146: Supported Vsat Modems
SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system components A.1.4 Supported VSAT modems Item Specification VSAT modems supported iDirect iNFINITI 5000 (Serial) iDirect iNFINITI 5000 (OpenAMIP) iDirect Evolution (Serial) iDirect Evolution (OpenAMIP) COMTECH CDM 570L COMTECH CDM 625 COMTECH 570L with ROSS (ROAM)
Page 147: Outline Drawings
Outline drawings Outline drawings A.2.1 Figure A-1: Outline drawing: ADU 98-150471-A02 Appendix A: Technical specifications...
Page 148: Acu
Outline drawings A.2.2 Figure A-2: Outline drawing: ACU Appendix A: Technical specifications 98-150471-A02...
Page 149: N-Connector Interface On The Adu
Outline drawings A.2.3 N-connector interface on the ADU Figure A-3: N-Connector interface on the ADU 98-150471-A02 Appendix A: Technical specifications...
Page 150: Vsat Lnb Data Sheet (Physical Lnb
VSAT LNB Data Sheet (physical LNB) The following table shows the data of the LNBs which are fitted in the ADU. The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is designed to make any Ku Band frequency in the range of 10.7 GHz to 12.75 GHz available to a VSAT modem by allowing the user to select the LNB LO of his choice –...
Page 151: Vsat Lnb User Installation And Configuration Information
9.6 GHz to 11.3 GHz (Optimum values are 9.75 GHz and 10.75 GHz as these match the physical LNB values). All VSAT modems that can be used with SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power use this approach for selecting the LO frequency, except a COMTECH modem with ROSS server. A COMTECH modem with ROSS server reads switching signals by means of a data connection instead of using voltage and tone signals.
Page 152: Vsat 20W Buc Data Sheet (Extended
VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended) VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended) Interface Model Spec. Input, IF N (50 Ohm)  55°C) Output, Ku-band 20 W WR75 waveguide (43.0 dBm min. T Spectrum Non inverting Stability Stable with any passive load on input and output LO type Locked to 10 MHz external reference over IF interface LO frequency...
Page 153: Table A-10: Technical Specifications For Vsat 20 W Buc 2/3
VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended) Parameter Condition/remark Unit Min. Typical Max. Spurious/harmonics out RX band 10.70 - 12.75 GHz 13.50 - 13.75 GHz band TX band 13.75 - 14.50 GHz 14.50 - 14.80 GHz band Carrier ±10 MHz to 9.99 MHz Carrier ±10 MHz to 50 MHz Out of band 8PSK, =0.2, f=6Mz, ...
Page 154 VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended) A-12 Appendix A: Technical specifications 98-150471-A02...
Page 155 Appendix B VMU cables This appendix contains cable specifications for cables between the ACU and a VSAT modem. • Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A • Modem Cable iDirect Serial and RSSI 98-150471-A02...
Page 156: Appendix Bvmu Cables
Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A Figure B-1: Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A Appendix B: VMU cables 98-150471-A02...
Page 157: Modem Cable Idirect Serial And Rssi
Modem Cable iDirect Serial and RSSI Modem Cable iDirect Serial and RSSI Figure B-2: Modem Cable iDirect Serial and RSSI 98-150471-A02 Appendix B: VMU cables...
Page 158 Modem Cable iDirect Serial and RSSI Appendix B: VMU cables 98-150471-A02...
Page 159: Performance Optimization For Blockage
Appendix C VMU settings In this appendix you find detailed information how optimise performance in blockage situations and how to set up supported VSAT modems. The appendix has the following sections: • Performance optimization for blockage • OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution •...
Page 160 Performance optimization for blockage The simple time-out means that there is a fixed delay, plus the time needed to acquire another satellite, before there is a chance of regaining good link performance. If the signal is not sent to the modem, the system can in some cases remain linked and have a higher uptime, but not provide a stable data connection.
Page 161: Openamip Setup For Idirect Infiniti & Evolution
Protocol and interfaces Introduction The following sections describe the protocol and interface between the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU and an iDirect OpenAMIP VSAT modem. OpenAMIP operation is normally used by service providers offering global VSAT service as the protocol supports roaming between satellites (Automatic Beam Switching).
Page 162: Figure C-2: Connecting Idirect Evolution X5 To The Acu (Openamip
OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution Figure C-2: Connecting iDirect Evolution X5 to the ACU (OpenAMIP) The pin allocation for the RS-232 Console cable is shown below. See also Appendix B on page C-1 for a cable drawing. RJ-45 to DB-9 Console port (DTE) RJ-45 pin Color code Console device adapter pin...
Page 163: Figure C-3: Supported Openamip Commands
OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution Protocol The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU supports all OpenAMIP commands except the X command which is optional. All the supported OpenAMIP commands are shown in the following figure. Figure C-3: Supported OpenAMIP commands...
Page 164: Sample Options File
OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem Explanation s 1 1 Functional, Tx OK w 1 55.794010 12.52272 985523005 GPS valid, Latitude, Longitude, Time Table C-3: Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem (examples) The iDirect modems only sends the satellite information once when booting.
Page 165 OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution [FREQ_TRANS] down_translation = 11300.000000 up_translation = 12800.000000 #!!(SAILOR VSAT, BUC LO)!! [MOBILE] gps_input = 2 #!!(2 = GPS via OpenAMIP)!! gps_validation_active = 1 init_tx_power_offset = -10.000000 #!!(SAILOR VSAT)!! is_mobile = 1 #!!(1 = Maritime)!! latlong_acq_interval = 300 latlong_fail_interval = 10 latlong_interval = 300...
Page 166: Table C-5: Information In The Vsat Modem Option File
Tx handshake must not be enabled in the iDirect modem. Example: “tx_handshake_enabled = 0” The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can work either using the Rx or Tx [ODU] 10 MHz reference signals provided by the modem or using its own built-in 10 MHz reference signal.
Page 167: Configuration Example (Openamip
Figure C-5: Satellite profile, OpenAMIP (example) Simple OpenAMIP protocol in iDS 8.0.2.7 is NOT supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power. Full OpenAMIP protocol from iDX 2.0 and up is supported by the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power. 98-150471-A02...
Page 168: Troubleshooting
It is recommended to connect the service PC to LAN port 2 of the ACU in order to have access to the web server of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power and IP connection to the attached iDirect OpenAMIP modem.
Page 169: Figure C-6: Idirect Openamip Troubleshooting
OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution * Use same transponder polarity with both calibrations. Figure C-6: iDirect OpenAMIP troubleshooting Note 1: Connect to modem with Telnet or serial and issue following commands: options show ANTENNA Check: IP address, port # and manufacturer = OpenAMIP. options show MOBILE Check: is_mobile = 1 Note 2: Connect to modem with telnet and issue command:...
Page 170 OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution options show ODU Check: odu_tx_10_mhz = 1 options show MOBILE Check: tx_handshake_enabled = 0 Note 4: Connect to the modem with Telnet and issue command: beamselector list Write down the transponder number for one of the beams that has line of sight. Use the command: beamselector switch <number>...
Page 171: Serial Setup For Idirect Infiniti & Evolution
Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution C.3.1 Protocol and interfaces Introduction The following sections describe the protocol and interface between the ACU and an iDirect Serial modem. Serial operation is normally used by service providers offering regional VSAT service.
Page 172: Table C-6: Requirements For Vsat Modem Option File, Serial
Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution • Stop bit: 1 Passwords The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU will log in to the modem using root and user passwords. The default passwords are: • Root: P@55w0rd! • User: iDirect Supported commands After login to the modem the ACU will issue commands to the modem every second.
Page 173: Configuration Example (Serial
Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution Section Description The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power can work either using the Rx or Tx 10 Rx 10 MHz MHz reference signals provided by the modem or using its own built-in 10 MHz reference signal. It is recommended to use the Tx 10 MHz reference signal from the modem.
Page 174: Figure C-10: Satellite Profile, Serial (Example
Serial setup for iDirect iNFINITI & Evolution Add a satellite profile (SETTINGS > Satellite profiles) as shown below. Figure C-10: Satellite profile, Serial (example) C-16 Appendix C: VMU settings 98-150471-A02...
Page 175: Comtech 570L And Ross Box
The following sections describe how to connect an ACU, a COMTECH570L VSAT modem, a ROSS box and an Ethernet switch. From software version 1.30 or higher the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power supports COMTECH ROSS ROAM protocol 1+ which includes the satellite longitude in the responses from the ACU to the ROSS box.
Page 176: Configuration Example (Comtech 570L And Ross
COMTECH 570L and ROSS box C.4.2 Configuration example (COMTECH 570L and ROSS) Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web interface are shown in the figures below. Add a modem profile (SETTINGS > Modem profiles) as shown below Figure C-12: Modem profile, COMTECH 570L and ROSS (example) Add a satellite profile (SETTINGS >...
Page 177: Comtech 570L
COMTECH 570L COMTECH 570L C.5.1 Protocol and interfaces The following sections describe how to connect the ACU to a COMTECH 570L VSAT modem. Protocol The ACU supports 4800 or 9600 baud on the serial port. You can set the baud rate of the COMTECH 570L at its front MMI.
Page 178: Figure C-14: Connecting Comech 570L To The Acu (Example
This command is used to show the signal strength in the web interface and EBN? on the display of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power to determine if the COMTECH 570L modem is in Rx Lock. The signal strength goes from 0dB - 16dB, +16dB indicates a signal greater than 16dB, 99.9dB indicates no Rx Lock.
Page 179: Configuration Example (Comtech 570L
COMTECH 570L C.5.2 Configuration example (COMTECH 570L) Examples of the modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web interface are shown in the figures below. Add a modem profile (SETTINGS > Modem profiles) as shown below Figure C-15: VSAT modem profile, COMTECH 570L (example) Add a satellite profile (SETTINGS >...
Page 180: Stm Satlink 2900 Vsat Modem
Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration The following sections describe how to connect an ACU to an STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem. The STM SatLink 2900 and the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power are fully integrated and require almost no user setup.
Page 181: Table C-8: Configuration Of The Stm Satlink 2900 Vsat Modem
STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem Modem configuration requirements Type the following command in a modem console to set up the STM Satlink 2900 modem to use the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power: Command Description odu antctrl waitstablize 300 This configures the antenna stability tries...
Page 182: Acu Configuration
STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem Command Description This will save the above settings to flash in save config the modem. And restart the modem: restart Table C-8: Configuration of the STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem (Continued) Example: odu antctrl show Antenna Controller Configuration -------------------------------- Type...
Page 183: Configuration Example (Stm Satlink 2900
STM SatLink 2900 VSAT modem C.6.3 Configuration example (STM Satlink 2900) Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web interface are shown in the figures below. Figure C-18: VSAT modem profile, STM SatLink 2900 (example) Figure C-19: Satellite profile, STM SatLink 2900 (example) 98-150471-A02 Appendix C: VMU settings C-25...
Page 184: Gilat Skyedge Ii Vsat Modem
Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration The following sections describe how to connect an ACU to a Gilat SkyEdgeII VSAT modem. The Gilat SkyEdge II and the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power are fully integrated and require only little user setup.
Page 185: Acu Configuration
950 and 1650 MHz which is the operating frequency band of the SkyEdge II Access modem. Select the BUC to be 12.8 GHz as this is the BUC LO of the SAILOR 900 BUC LO VSAT High Power. Remember to inform the hub operator about this when doing line up and commissioning.
Page 186: Configuration Example (Gilat Skyedge Ii
Gilat SkyEdge II VSAT modem C.7.3 Configuration example (Gilat SkyEdge II) Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below. Figure C-22: VSAT modem profile, Gilat Sky Edge II (example) Figure C-23: Satellite profile, Gilat Sky Edge II (example) C-28 Appendix C: VMU settings 98-150471-A02...
Page 187: Inmarsat G5 Modem
Inmarsat G5 modem Inmarsat G5 modem C.8.1 Interfaces and VSAT modem configuration Inmarsat G5 is delivered in a pre-wired and fully configured 19" rack by Inmarsat. C.8.2 Connecting a Inmarsat G5 modem Inmarsat G5 is delivered in a pre-wired and fully configured 19" rack by Inmarsat. C.8.3 Inmarsat G5 Driver The Inmarsat G5 driver uses two interfaces on the SAILOR ACU VSAT KU: RS-232 and...
Page 188: Acu Configuration
Inmarsat G5 modem LAN1 The ACU LAN1 is used to communicate with the Inmarsat G5 system. This interface supports following commands: [Get] commands ACU Response G5: Get Current ACU $CACUS CACUS:ANTS#TRK:AGCL#68:TXL#1:HDG#YES:BLOK#NO Status G5: Get Current ACU $CACUV CACUV:AZIM#181.2:ELEV#26.8:RAZM#180.8:POLN#0.7 Values G5:Request Current $RCES RCES:COMME#NOERROR:AZME#NOERROR:ELME#NOERROR:CLM Error Status...
Page 189: Configuration Example (Inmarsat G5
Inmarsat G5 modem C.8.5 Configuration example (Inmarsat G5) Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below. Figure C-24: VSAT modem profile, Inmarsat G5 (example) Figure C-25: Satellite profile, Inmarsat G5 (example) C.8.6 LAN setup requirements for G5 system Make sure that the following requirements are taken care of when configuring the LAN:...
Page 190: Linkway S2 Modem
Linkway S2 modem Linkway S2 modem C.9.1 Protocols and interfaces The following sections describe the protocol and interface between the ACU and a LinkWay S2 modem. Connections Connect the ACU and Linkway S2 modem with the following cables: • RS-232 console cable for control communication •...
Page 191: Table C-14: Linkway S2 Modem Command $Tipcd
Linkway S2 modem Command items Description RB_Detected 'L' if RBs were detected since the last message transmission or 'N' RB_Detected_With_No_CRC 'D' if RBs were detected without CRC since the last message transmission or 'N' Rx_Synced 'L' if terminal is Rx synced at the time of transmission of this message or 'N' Tx_Synced 'T' if terminal is Tx synced at the time of transmission of...
Page 192: Acu Configuration
Linkway S2 modem The $GPGGA command is sent by the ACU to the modem once every 15th seconds. The format is as follows: $GPGGA,055751,3732.1619,N,12659.0507,E,0,00,,,M,,M,,*5F • UTC of Position 055751 • Latitude 3732.1619 • N or S • Longitude 12659.0507 • E or W •...
Page 193: Configuration Example (Linkway S2
Linkway S2 modem C.9.3 Configuration example (Linkway S2) Examples of modem profile and satellite configuration from the ACU web MMI are shown in the figures below Figure C-28: Modem profile for Linkway S2 Figure C-29: Satellite profile with Linkway S2 modem profile 98-150471-A02 Appendix C: VMU settings C-35...
Page 194 Linkway S2 modem C-36 Appendix C: VMU settings 98-150471-A02...
Page 195: Appendix D Command Line Interface
Appendix D Command line interface Introduction After you have done the initial configuration and connected the SAILOR VSAT system to your network, you can use Telnet to configure the SAILOR VSAT system. You can also setup VSAT modem parameters. Note that the following sections cover the command line interface for all SAILOR VSAT antennas.
Page 196: Help
Supported commands D.1.2 Help If you enter help directly at the prompt UCLI:/$ all available commands are listed. Additionally any command will take help as first argument and display detailed information of the specific command. D.1.3 Conventions The command description below uses the following special typography: Convention Description Information that is displayed on the screen.
Page 197: Config
Supported commands D.2.1 config Command Description Shows the sub commands available, including a short config description. config pending_list Shows the number of pending changes. config current_list Shows the values for the current satellite profile, antenna and some tracking information. Discards all pending changes. config discard Use this command to save and activate the pending config activate...
Page 198: Help
Supported commands D.2.5 help Command Description Shows a list of commands available, including a short description. help help satellite Shows the sub commands and description for the command satellite. Shows the sub commands and a short description for the help modem command modem.
Page 199: Satellite
Supported commands D.2.7 satellite Command Description Shows the name of the currently active satellite satellite name profile. Shows or sets the longitude position of the satellite, satellite lon in degrees. • 1.0W or 1.0E or -1.0 for west and 1.0 for east satellite lon 1W Shows or sets an additional skew offset of the satellite skew...
Page 200: Table D-8: Ucli Command: Satellite
Supported commands Command Description Shows or sets the Rx frequency and LNB Lo satellite rx_rf_freq frequency. • Ku band: satellite rx_rf_freq RF frequency: 10.7 – 12.75 GHz. 12.123456 9.75 LNB Lo frequency: 9.6 GHz – 11.3 GHz. The SAILOR VSAT system supports any LNB Lo. •...
Page 201: Status
Command Description Shows the sub commands available, including a short status description. Shows the current status of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High status system Power. Shows the current values for all tracking parameters: status track_all • vessel heading • azimuth relative •...
Page 202: System
Shows or sets the receiver bandwidth or mode, the way track mode the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power tracks the satellite: • narrow (recommended, uses the built-in 300 kHz track mode dvb filter of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power) •...
Page 203: Zone
Supported commands Command Description Shows or sets the DVB NID to be verified by the built-in track dvb_nid DVB-S2 tracking receiver, when using tracking mode DVB. It configures the NID used to verify and track a track dvb_nid 0 transponder. •...
Page 204 Supported commands D-10 Appendix D: Command line interface 98-150471-A02...
Page 205: Table E-1: Examples Of Dvb-S Satellites For Azimuth Calibration
Appendix E DVB-S satellites This appendix contains examples of DVB-S satellite data for azimuth calibration. Satellite Satellite Symbol VSAT coverage name position polarisation frequency rate Americas EchoStar9/ 121°W Vertical 12.016 GHz 20.000 MS/s 0 Galaxy23 Europe & Hispasat 30°W Vertical 12.052 GHz 27.500 MS/s 51 Americas...
Page 206 Satellite Satellite Symbol VSAT coverage name position polarisation frequency rate Europe KU Astra2 28.2°E Backup 3.535°skew Horizontal 12.032 GHz 27.500 MS/s 32 China Apstar6 134°E Transponder Vertical 12.435 GHz 27.500 MS/s Backup Vertical 12.675 GHz 27.500 MS/s Australia Optus D1 160°E Horizontal 12.391 GHz...
Page 207: Appendix Edvb-S Satellites
Satellite Satellite Symbol VSAT coverage name position polarisation frequency rate China, Japan, Apstar 2R 76.5°E Vertical 11.167 GHz 45.000 MS/s 0 Korea, Burma (Telstar 10) / Apstar 7 Osaka, Japan, KT 5 113°E Vertical 12.430 GHz 25.6 Ms/s Philippines, Korea Table E-1: Examples of DVB-S satellites for azimuth calibration (Continued) For satellite data of other regions or transponders see www.lyngsat.com.
Page 208 Appendix E: DVB-S satellites 98-150471-A02...
Page 209: Appendix F Grounding And Rf Protection
Why is grounding required? F.1.1 Reasons for grounding Grounding the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system is required for at least two reasons: • Safety: Lightning protection of persons and equipment. • Protection: ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) protection of equipment. F.1.2 Safety First of all grounding of the system is required for safety reasons.
Page 210: Grounding Recommendations
Grounding Recommendations Grounding Recommendations F.2.1 To ground the ACU The ACU should be grounded to the ship/hull. For this purpose you may use a short ADU cable and a grounding kit. Further, the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected.
Page 211: To Ground The Acu
Alternative grounding for steel hulls contact to the hull. Use serrated washers when securing the mounting bolts and seal the joint with protective coating to avoid corrosion. Antenna bottom Mounting base M12 bolt Serrated washer (stainless steel) (stainless steel) Figure F-2: Grounding the ADU For optimum grounding use the mounting bolt located closest to the ADU cable Note plate, see To ground the ADU on page 3-22.
Page 212: To Ground The Adu
Alternative grounding for steel hulls The ACU provides galvanic isolation (as required) from its input power terminals to the chassis/grounding stud. This way the isolated grounding arrangement is maintained. F.3.2 To ground the ADU For optimum grounding use the mounting bolt located closest Note to the ADU cable plate, see To ground the ADU on page 3-22.
Page 213: Alternative Grounding For Aluminum Hulls
Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls Alternative grounding for aluminum hulls The following guidelines assume a two-wire, isolated grounding arrangement; that is no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment. F.4.1 To ground the ACU The ACU should preferably be grounded with the short cable.
Page 214: Alternative Grounding For Fibre Glass Hulls
Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls Alternative grounding for fibre glass hulls F.5.1 To ground the ACU The ACU should preferably be grounded with the short ADU cable and a grounding kit (available from Thrane & Thrane). Further, the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected.
Page 215: Separate Ground Cable
Separate ground cable Separate ground cable F.6.1 Ground cable - construction When dealing with electrical installations in a marine environment, all wiring must be done with double insulated, tinned strands, high quality and if exposed also UV resistant cables. This shall also apply to the separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs. The ground cable is constructed using an appropriate cable with a cross section area of at least 6 mm (AWG10) and terminated with insulated ring crimp terminals –...
Page 216: Ground Cable - Connection
Separate ground cable F.6.2 Ground cable - connection Mount the ground cable close to and parallel to the shielded coax cable thus minimizing ground loop problems. If possible, route the coax cable and the ground cable in metal conduits bonded to the hull or within a mast (depending on the actual installation). The ground cable must be connected at one of the mounting/grounding bolts on the ADU.
Page 217: Jumper Cable For Grounding
Jumper cable for grounding Jumper cable for grounding Figure F-9: Jumper cable for grounding (specifications) 98-150471-A02 Appendix F: Grounding and RF protection...
Page 218: Rf Interference
Interference induced from nearby high-power RF transmitters might cause system failures and in extreme cases permanent damage to the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power equipment. If there are problems with interference from HF transmitters, it is advisable to mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF.
Page 219: Appendix G System Messages
• CM (Continuous Monitoring) – automatically performed while the system is in operation. When the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power detects an event that requires your action, it issues an event message and the red Fail/Pass LED in the LED panel of the ACU is lit. As long as an event is active, it is shown in the ACU display and the web interface (in HELPDESK >...
Page 220: List Of Adu Events
List of ADU events List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A001-0 Antenna ERROR Production data Production data is invalid. 0A002-0 Antenna ERROR XIM internal Antenna configuration data stored in the PCM module is invalid. 0A003-0 Antenna ERROR XIM external Antenna configuration data stored in the...
Page 221 List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A018-0 Antenna ERROR ISM ABS device Cannot initialise the ISM Info: 0x00000000: Device not found (possible cabling problem) 0x000cbbaa: Device internal error (replace device) aa=status, bb=state, c=calibration data error. 0A019-0 Antenna ERROR PMM ABS...
Page 222 List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A025-0 Antenna ERROR Antenna One or more errors occurred during calibration antenna start-up Info: 0x00000001: Timeout (calibration did not complete in time) 0x00000010: Azimuth axis 0x00000020: Cross-elevation axis 0x00000040: Elevation axis 0x00000080: Polarisation axis 0A028-0 Antenna ERROR...
Page 223 List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A03D-0 Antenna ERROR Ele DDM As Azi DDM shutdown but detected by the shutdown elevation motor control. 0A03E-0 Antenna ERROR PMM shutdown As Azi DDM shutdown but detected by the polarisation motor control.
Page 224 List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A04A-0 Antenna WARNING Xel encoder slip A slip of the cross-elevation encoder has been detected. If this event is not resolved by itself after some time, check the belt and encoder of the cross-elevation axis.
Page 225 List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A056-0 Antenna WARNING Xel DDM The cross-elevation motor controller has warning temporarily observed an unusual situation for temperature, voltage, current or velocity. No user interaction required. 0A057-0 Antenna WARNING Ele DDM The elevation motor controller has warning temporarily observed an unusual situation...
Page 226 List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A05D-0 Antenna WARNING ISM warning The ISM has temporarily observed an unusual situation for temperature or voltage. No user interaction required. If repeated after cooldown and reboot, check if the ISM or cables around it are defective. 0A05E-0 Antenna WARNING Low elevation The antenna is not allowed to transmit...
Page 227: List Of Acu Events
List of ACU events List of ACU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 08060-0 ADM WARNING Antenna modem ACU/Antenna communication error detected (framing and parity). If the situation is persistent, check if cable specifications comply (length and attenuation). 08061-0 ADM WARNING VMU linux shell The specified password (root) for the satellite...
Page 228 List of ACU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0806E-0 ADM ERROR VMU reference There is no VMU Rx or Tx reference signal. signal Whether this is Rx or Tx reference depends on the user's selection on the modem profile page in the web interface.
Page 229 List of ACU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 08100-0 ADM ERROR PSM low voltage The ADM measures a different antenna voltage (22 V) than expected. If the problem is not solved by a restart, and the PSM is not reporting any errors, the ADM is probably defective.
Page 230 List of ACU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 08840-0 ADM WARNING Master PLL lock The master PLL has lost lock. Check the input reference signal. 09000-0 KDM ERROR KDM 3V3 supply Internal 3V3 voltage supply error in the KDM. 09001-0 KDM ERROR KDM 12V supply...
Page 231: Appendix H Approvals
This appendix lists the approvals for SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power: • CE (R&TTE) CE (R&TTE) The SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power is CE certified (R&TTE directive) as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive”, it is available at www.cobam.com/SATCOM.
Page 232 CE (R&TTE) Appendix H: Approvals 98-150471-A02...
Page 233: Glossary
Glossary Glossary ADU Bus Slave Antenna Control Unit ACU Digital Module. A main processor board in the ACU. Antenna Module Bus Conformité Européenne. This term signifies that a CE certified product conforms to European health, environmental, and safety regulations. In short, it makes the product legal to be sold in the European Union.
Page 234 Glossary GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System, e.g. GPS. General Public License Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver. HeaDing True, NMEA sentence.
Page 235 Glossary NMEA National Marine Electronics Association (standard). A combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices such as echo sounder, sonars, anemometer (wind speed and direction), gyrocompass, autopilot, GPS receivers and many other types of instruments. It has been defined by, and is controlled by, the U.S.-based National Marine Electronics Association.
Page 236 Glossary UCLI User Command Line Interface VSAT Interface Module VSAT Modem Unit VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal, a two-way satellite ground station or a stabilized maritime VSAT antenna with a dish antenna that is smaller than 3 metres. Wide Area Network Xim Interface Module, term for the module that connects the PCM and the ACU.
Page 237: Index
Index Index antenna , 3-16 drainage access , F-2 grounding recommendations , 6-43 limit , 3-3 installation location acquisition , F-8 isolation from mounting base , 6-6 gyro-free , 3-8 mast design , 6-5 search pattern , 3-4 obstructions , 6-5 search pattern, inclined orbit , 3-21 opening...
Page 238 Index , D-1 command line interface , A-10 , D-3 LO frequency config , 6-23 , D-3 output power demo , 6-17 , D-3 power dualantenna , A-10 , D-3 BUC data sheet exit , D-2 help , D-4 modem , D-5 satellite , D-7...
Page 239 Index connector dual mode , 4-2 , 3-26 external switch , 4-5 , 3-26 remote access , 4-5 management PC dual-antenna mode , 4-5 , 3-27 modem control heading input , 4-3 , 6-37 NMEA 0183/2000 slave DASHBOARD , 4-4 RS-232 DVB symbol rate , 4-4...
Page 240 Index fiberglass hulls heading input , F-6 , 3-27 grounding dual-antenna mode , 6-1 , 6-4 fire wall external , 6-4 fix antenna fixed , 2-4, 8-11 , 6-4 lock gyro compass , 6-4, 6-5 , 4-3 fixed heading NMEA , 6-17 , 6-4, 6-5, 6-12 fixed TX gain...
Page 241 Index LAN configuration master , 6-31 , 6-37 default gateway active, dual antenna , 6-31 DHCP client Master ACU , 6-37 LAN connector dual antenna , 4-5 , G-1 management messages , C-5 LAN network sent from VMU, OpenAMIP , 6-30 , 6-52 configuration MIB file...
Page 242 Index OpenAMIP radome , C-3 , 3-16 setup cleaning , C-5 supported commands recover , 8-5 OpenAMIP IP modem software update , 6-25 , 6-25 IP address reference signal, 10 MHz , 3-21 opening antenna remote access , 3-26 options dual mode , 2-8 order number...
Page 243 Index satellite slave , E-3 , 6-37 Apstar active, dual antenna , E-2 Astra2 Slave ACU , E-2 , 6-38 Australia dual antenna , E-2 , 3-16 China smoke deposits , D-5 command line interface SMTP , E-1 , 6-32 NSS6 server , E-3...
Page 244 Index system VSAT modem , 6-51 , C-17 ACU reset, keys to press COMTECH 570L , D-8 , C-26 command line interface Gilat SkyEdge II , C-13 system configuration iDirect iNFINITI , 6-44 , C-3 copy iDirect INFINITI (OpenAMIP) , G-1 , C-32 System messages Linkway S2...
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COBHAM SAILOR 900 Installation Manual

Chapter 1 About this Manual

Intended Readers

Manual Overview

Software Version

Typography

Precautions

Introduction

SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power System

Chapter 2 Introduction

Part Numbers and Options

Chapter 3 Installation

Unpacking

Site Preparation

Installation of the ADU

Installation of the ACU

Installation of the VMU

To Install the Dual-Antenna Mode (Optional)

Chapter 4 Interfaces

Interfaces of the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power ACU

Interfaces of the VMU

Chapter 5 Connecting Power

Power up

Chapter 6 Configuration

Introduction to the Built-In Web Interface

Calibration

Operation in Gyro-Free Mode

Configuration with the Web Interface

Keypad and Menus of the ACU

SNMP Support

Chapter 7 Installation Check

Installation Check List: Antenna

Installation Check List: ACU, Connectors and Wiring

Installation Check List: Functional Test in Harbor

Chapter 8 Service

Getting Support: Helpdesk

Software Update

Status Signalling with Leds and Status Messages

Removal and Replacement of the ACU

Removal and Replacement of ADU Modules

Troubleshooting

Returning Units for Repair

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Outline Drawings

VSAT LNB Data Sheet (Physical LNB

Technical Specifications

VSAT 20W BUC Data Sheet (Extended

Appendix Bvmu Cables

Modem Cable COMTECH Serial & RSSI TT7016A

Modem Cable Idirect Serial and RSSI

Appendix C VMU Settings

Performance Optimization for Blockage

Openamip Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution

Serial Setup for Idirect Infiniti & Evolution

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

Need help?

Questions and answers

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