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Satlink FB250+ User / Instellation Manual

Fast and dependable satellite communications at sea
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Fast and dependable satellite communications at sea
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  • Page 1 Satlink FB250+ Fast and dependable satellite communications at sea USER / INSTELLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FB 250+ Installation Manual LIST OF CONTENT: REGULATORY INFORMATION _______________________________Error! Bookmark not defined. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________________________________ 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________ 7 USER EQUIPMENT LISTS __________________________________________________________ 8 FLEETBROADBAND USER EQUIPMENT ________________________________________ 9 INSTALLATION OF THE USER EQUIPMENT ____________________________________ 11 CONNECTIONS ______________________________________________________________ 20 GETTING STARTED ON THE SYSTEM __________________________________________ 23 GLOSSARY __________________________________________________________________ 30 APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS ________________________________________________ 31...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    FB 250+ Installation Manual REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communication Commission Notice FCC Identifier: XGW-SLFB250PLUS USE CONDITIONS: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two Conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity: Satlink A/S. Avda. de la Industria, 5328108 Alcobendas – Madrid , SPAIN manufacturer of this OEM product, that the product, brand name as Satlink and model: Satlink FB 250+ , Inmarsat Fleet Broadband Terminal to which this declaration...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    FB 250+ Installation Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the sake of safety and protection, read the manual before attempting to use the FBB User Equipment (UE). The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this user guide violates safety standards of intended use of the UE.
  • Page 6 FB 250+ Installation Manual Grounding, cables and connections The chassis of the equipment must be connected to an electrical ground. This will minimise electric shock and mutual interference. In short, the UE must be grounded to the vessel. Do not attempt to access to the interior of the UE. Only Service qualified personnel authorized by its manufacturer may perform service.

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    FB 250+ Installation Manual SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Above Deck Unit (To be installed in an exposed area) Below Deck Unit (To be installed in protected area) +12V / 24V DC FB 250+ Primary Handset AC/DC Power Non-SOLAS (CS Supply Unit Safety) Voice PoE (2x) Distress Console GPS O/P (NEMA 0183)

  • Page 8: User Equipment Lists

    FB 250+ Installation Manual USER EQUIPMENT LISTS FB 250+ Complete Standard Package Description Order Code FB 250+ Terminal FX15-9TE00-01 FB 250+ Standard Accessories Description Order Code FB 250+ FleetBroadband Primary Handset FX15-0PH00-02 Ethernet Cable (1.5m) FX50-0CE02-01 Telephone Cord (1.8m) FX50-0CT02-01 Handset Wall Mount Cradle SG5000/WMC Power Cable (1.8m)

  • Page 9: Fleetbroadband User Equipment

    FB 250+ Installation Manual 1 FLEETBROADBAND USER EQUIPMENT 1.1 Introduction The FBB UE consists of three units; Below Deck Unit (BDU) which is a communication unit Above Deck Unit (ADU) which is an antenna unit Wired Primary handset with cradle 1.2 Above Deck Unit The ADU is a 3-axis controlled antenna unit which is self-tracking.
  • Page 10 FB 250+ Installation Manual 1.3 Below Deck Unit The BDU is the heart unit of the FBB UE. It has several interface ports and handles all communication links between the ADU, primary handset and the local communication devices such as analog telephone, computer, network equipment, navigation equipment etc.

  • Page 11: Installation Of The User Equipment

    FB 250+ Installation Manual 2 INSTALLATION OF THE USER EQUIPMENT 2.1 Installation of ADU 2.1.1 Overview In general, any obstructing objects like mast near the antenna unit can block reception or transmission from a satellite’s line of sight. In addition, RF radiation emitting from the antenna will affect human body.
  • Page 12 FB 250+ Installation Manual 2.1.3 Interference The antenna unit must be mounted as far as possible away from the ship’s radars, MF/HF antennas, communication/navigation antennas, VSAT system and any high power radio transmitter (including other Inmarsat-based system). As for a ship’s radar (see below), it is difficult to provide the exact minimum distance between a radar and the antenna unit due to different type of radars in terms of power, radiation pattern and operating frequency band.
  • Page 13 FB 250+ Installation Manual 2.1.4 Obstruction The mounting position of the antenna unit especially its line-of-sight are possibly obstructed by any large obstacle in a vessel or ship. This will result in the degradation of the satellite signal. It is very important to choose the ideal installation site on the upper deck to minimise the satellite blocking.
  • Page 14 FB 250+ Installation Manual With the understanding of the large obstacle, it helps in the decision of the installation site with the reduction of the physical obstruction. 2.1.5 Antenna Mast The antenna unit should be located at least 3-meter away from the ship’s mast having a diameter of less than 15cm.
  • Page 15 FB 250+ Installation Manual Clearance holes for M6 ( Recommended >φ6.5mm) Cut-hole Dimension In case of the existing mast’s flange in a vessel or ship does not fit the ADU’s mounting base’s holes, a mechanical adaptation flange/plate is to be designed and custom-made, which acts as an interface between the existing mast and the ADU.
  • Page 16 FB 250+ Installation Manual Tighten the flat washers and screw to the antenna unit in order to secure it to the mounting flange. Alternatively it can be mounted on the long pole. The physical dimension of a long pole shall be preferably at 2 meter height with its diameter ranges from Ø35 to Ø...
  • Page 17 FB 250+ Installation Manual The following important notes are to be followed for the selection of a location before installing the BDU: The unit is not water proof and it has to be kept away from water splash. The ambient temperature and humidity in the selected location must meet the requirements given in the unit’s specification.
  • Page 18 FB 250+ Installation Manual Fix the holes of mounting brackets with four M4x12mm self-tapping or machined screws so that the BDU is being secured. Page 18 of 33...
  • Page 19 FB 250+ Installation Manual 2.3 Installation of Primary Handset The primary handset is provided with cradle. It can be mounted on a desktop, bulkhead, top ceiling or under captain’s console as similar as the BDU. The primary handset is to be separated from its cradle so that the cradle can be fixed with the M5 x 12mm self-tapping screws.

  • Page 20: Connections

    FB 250+ Installation Manual 3 CONNECTIONS Below is the interconnection diagram of FB UE with the cables. FB 250+ BDU (FX150) Bolt to vessel’s hull Primary Handset 12V/24V DC 1.8m DC Power Cable Vessel’s power distributor 1m Handset Cable 1.8m Telephone Cable 1.5m Ethernet LAN (Category 5) Cable Computer G3 Fax...
  • Page 21 FB 250+ Installation Manual 3.1 BDU’s Outputs Connection The additional information of the output ports of GPS and GPIO. 3.1.1 GPS Output RJ11 (Offset) Connector The Transceiver Unit has a GPS output RJ11 (Offset) connector for The BDU has a outputting the GPS data in NMEA0183 format.
  • Page 22 FB 250+ Installation Manual 3.1.2 GPIO Output The BDU has a dedicated circular connector to provide GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) interface to the external devices. GPIO Port Pinout GPIO Port Signal Name Description of Signal Color Code GPIO-1 RES_1 Reserve line 1 Black GPIO -2 Ground line...

  • Page 23: Getting Started On The System

    FB 250+ Installation Manual 3.1.3 Grounding Stud The BDU has a grounding stud with a locking screw for the earth cable (with its colors of green and yellow) with its UE lug. It is recommended to include spring washers to secure the UE lug to the grounding stud.
  • Page 24 FB 250+ Installation Manual 4.2 Powering up the terminal Formatted: Not Highlight 4.2.1 Switching on the BDU Use ON/OFF switch on the BDU’s front panel. It normally takes about 1.5 to 3 minutes for the whole UE to be powered up. Wait for all LED indicators to turn green.
  • Page 25 FB 250+ Installation Manual 4.3 Settings on Web Console 4.3.1 Activating on Web Console Open the web browser (for example: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Firefox.) and type http://192.168.1.35 in the Address field. Username and Password will be prompted. Default Username : admin Password : 1234...
  • Page 26 FB 250+ Installation Manual 4.3.2 Satellite Selection The latest generation of Inmarsat FBB satellites which are located directly over the equator I-4 Americas Satellite at 98° W Longitude I-4 Asia-Pacific Satellite at 143.5° E Longitude I-4 EMEA Satellite at 25° E Longitude The default Satellite Selection is in Auto mode.
  • Page 27 FB 250+ Installation Manual 4.3.3 Data Connection Settings Click on the web console. Click “Primary Profiles” and set the following: Enable checkbox of “Set as default” and ensure “Standard” in the Profile Name. Enable radio button of “SIM” of Access Point Name (APN). Enable radio button of “Dynamic IP address”...
  • Page 28 FB 250+ Installation Manual Note: The Router settings cannot be changed while the Data connection is active. The Data session must be first disconnected. Click “Always On (Auto PDP Context Activation)” checkbox if it is required to get the standard IP Data connection to be reconnected automatically in the event the connection is disconnected without user intervention, i.e.
  • Page 29 FB 250+ Installation Manual 4.3.4 GPS Setting Click and then click “Admin”. Click GPS Output box and ensure radio button of “Output GPS Data (NMEA @ 9600bps)” is enabled. By default, the UE BDU outputs the GPS data in NMEA format via the NMEA 0183 Connector for GPS output.

  • Page 30: Glossary

    FB 250+ Installation Manual 5 GLOSSARY Alternating Current Above Deck Unit Below Deck Unit Direct Current FleetBroadband Global Position System GPIO General Purpose Input/Output User Equipment Page 30 of 33...

  • Page 31: Appendix A Outline Drawings

    FB 250+ Installation Manual APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS FB 250+ ADU’s Outline Dimensions Weight: 3 kg. Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Page 31 of 33...
  • Page 32 FB 250+ Installation Manual FB 250+ ADU’s Hole Pattern (Cut-out Holes) Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Page 32 of 33...
  • Page 33 FB 250+ Installation Manual FB 250+ BDU’s Outline Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Primary Handset’s Outline Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Page 33 of 33...

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