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- Page 1 Installation Guide 1.15m (45”) Linear Ka-Band Maritime Stabilized VSAT System For O3b System Doc P/N: MAN34-0659 Rev.X1 OceanTRx™4-500 O3b System Installation Guide...
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Page 2: About This Manual
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. Disclaimer of Warranty Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of the material in this document. It is expected that all sections of this document will be read thoroughly and that all information and procedures should be fully understood. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..................1-1 1.1 O3b Basic System Architecture ............1-2 1.2 Antenna Handover ................ 1-3 1.2.1 Terminology ................ 1-3 1.2.2 Planned Handover ..............1-4 1.2.3 Mid-pass Handover ............... 1-6 1.2.4 System with Only One Active Antenna ........1-6 1.3 Management Applications ............... - Page 4 Contents 4.5 Blockage Zones Configuration ............4-17 4.6 Verifying O3b Files Availability ............4-18 4.7 O3b Constellation and Parameters Configuration ......4-18 4.8 Run the O3b System ..............4-19 About O3b Link .................. 5-1 5.1 O3bLink Navigation ............... 5-1 5.2 Overview of system Monitor (overview) ........... 5-2 5.2.1 Status of Each Antenna ............
- Page 5 Orbit’s O3b installation is based on OceanTRx™4-500 satellite antenna systems. The O3b installation is designed to ensure continuous coverage through handover between operating antennas, as well as robustness through redundancy of operating antennas and (optionally) a backup antenna and a backup communication room.
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Page 6: Introduction
OceanTRx™4-500 Antenna – either two or three antennas are installed. Two are operational and a third antenna (if installed) serves as backup. OSS (Orbit System Selector) – RF switch installed below deck. It is controlled by the CCU for switching up to 3 systems L-Band Signals. ... -
Page 7: Antenna Handover
Introduction Antenna Handover This section describes the default, most common antenna handover configuration and the options available for modifying the configuration for changing needs. In most cases, two antennas alternatively transmit to the currently available satellite. In installations that include a third, backup antenna, the third antenna can either be in tracking mode (by default) or in stand-by mode - ready to take over in case coverage cannot be provided by either of the operational antennas. -
Page 8: Planned Handover
Antenna Handover Introduction 1.2.2 Planned Handover This section describes the tracking and handover flow of two operational antennas for ascending and descending satellites. The handover time is planned since the track of the satellites is known and programmed in the system. For clarity, the backup antenna is shown as being in Standby mode;... - Page 9 Introduction Antenna Handover C. During handover, the secondary antenna (tracking the ascending satellite) begins receiving and transmitting the signal. The primary antenna (tracking the descending satellite) continues receiving and transmitting as well. (Each antenna receives and transmits to a different satellite). Figure ...
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Page 10: Mid-Pass Handover
Antenna Handover Introduction 1.2.3 Mid-pass Handover This type of handover is unexpected and occurs under one of the following conditions: Antenna to satellite communication path nears a (defined) blockage zone One of the operating antennas is faulty 1.2.3.1 Handover Due to Blockage Zones A blockage analysis based on the antenna location and position is performed. -
Page 11: Management Applications
Introduction Management Applications The system is setup and managed via two applications installed on the CCU: MTSVLink – used for antenna dedicated setup and management O3b Link – used for overall O3b System monitoring and management An additional application – MtsDock – is used for managing the system IP addresses, as well as for managing system configuration, operation and calibration files. -
Page 12: O3B Link Management Application
Management Applications Introduction 1.3.2 O3b Link Management Application The O3bLink application is used to manage and monitor all the antennas in the O3b System. By default, the system is already set up and the O3b Link application only used to monitor system operation. -
Page 13: Mtsdock
Introduction Management Applications 1.3.3 MtsDock This application is used to do the following: Modifying the IP Address for the CCUs, ACUs and updating the system with the modified CCU and ACU addresses and with the modem IP Addresses Saving and restoring system configuration, operation and calibration files The MtsDock main window is shown below, where the ACU menu options are displayed as an example. - Page 15 This chapter provides the descriptions of the CCU and OSS. The CCU provides single source local and remote management capabilities for the system. It is connected to the network and manages the OSS through an Auxiliary connection to the OSS. Network Power Port...
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Page 16: Element Descriptions
Power ON/OFF Ground lug The Orbit System Selector (OSS) is an RF switch controlled by the CCU. It supports a coax connection to a single antenna and (depending on the physical topology), can provide RF switching functions between two or three L-band simplex inputs to the satellite modem. - Page 17 Element Descriptions In the DL, the OSS routes Terminal Rx1/Rx2/Rx3 signals to the modem Rx1 and Rx2 ports according to system operation as controlled by the CCU. Power switch Figure 2 -3: OSS Front Panel Figure 2 -4: OSS Rear Panel Table ...
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Page 19: Power Requirements
3.1.1 Power Requirements All equipment: Antennas, OSS, CCU is classified and must be installed according to Over Voltage Category (OVC) II specifications. All equipment must be connected via single-pole or dual-pole circuit breaker - depending on the ship's electrical infrastructure. ... -
Page 20: Antenna Gnd And Power Connection
Antenna GND and Power Connection Installations Instructions WARNING!! DO NOT SWITCH ON POWER AT THIS POINT. Verify that all power is OFF. All installation must be performed by qualified service personnel. All power must be fed via single or dual pole circuit breaker according to regulations and the electrical infrastructure on your vessel. -
Page 21: Bde Installation
Installations Instructions BDE Installation 3.3.1 BDE Rack Installation Recommended installation of BDE equipment in rack: Figure 3 -1: O3b Module Installation (Rear View) For dual Antennas installation, the second OSS (the lowest one) does not exist. OceanTRx™4-500 O3b System Installation Guide... - Page 22 BDE Installation Installations Instructions 3.3.1.1 Overview of the Connections Dual Antennas Connections: Rx-1 Rx-2 Ships Switch GPS/Compass Figure 3 -2: O3b Dual Antennas Connections Triple Antennas Connections: Rx-2 Rx-1 Ships Switch GPS/Compass Figure 3 -6: O3b Triple Antennas Connections OceanTRx™4-500 O3b System Installation Guide...
- Page 23 Installations Instructions BDE Installation 3.3.1.2 Ship's Compass to CCU Connect the CCU COMPASS-NMEA rear panel D-type (9-pin) connector to the ship's NMEA compass. The CCU COMPASS-NMEA connector pinout is given below. RS-422 (D-Type 9 pin) Cable: Table 3 -2: NMEA Connector Pin-out Signal Reserved RX -...
- Page 24 BDE Installation Installations Instructions 3.3.1.4 Modem Rx and Tx Connections For Dual Antenna Installation: Connect the cable between the CCU Rx connector to Modem Rx Demod-A port. Connect the cables between the OSS Tx connector to Modem Tx (UL including 10MHz) and the Rx connector to the Modem Rx Demod-B port.
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Page 25: System Commissioning
This chapter describes the procedures required for initially setting up each of the O3b OceanTRx4-500 antennas as well as the complete system. The procedures are described in the order in which it is recommended that they be performed. The OceanTRx 4-500 Maritime Satellite Communication System is preconfigured and tested before it is shipped. -
Page 26: Power-On
Power-On System Commissioning It is assumed that all previous installation procedures have been properly performed. 4.1.1 Verifying Cable Connections Verify the following: All power cables and ground cables are routed and connected securely. Verify that the power and LMR cables inside the Radome are routed properly and secured - otherwise, they may be pulled and damaged as the antenna continuously repositions itself. -
Page 27: Ccu Management Applications Initialization
System Commissioning CCU Management Applications Initialization After powering on the CCU, verify that the following Management Applications run on the CCU Task Bar: O3bLink MTSVLink - one instance per antenna In addition, verify that following application are running (background) ... -
Page 28: Lan Connections
LAN Connections System Commissioning The CCU and each antenna (i.e. each antenna’s ACU – Antenna Controller Unit) are supplied with the following factory defined default IP addresses: CCU = 192.9.200.22, 192.9.200.23 ACU = 192.9.200.10, 192.9.200.11, 192.9.200.12 However, if necessary, the IP Addresses for the CCU and for the ACUs can be modified using the MtsDock application (installed on the CCU). - Page 29 System Commissioning LAN Connections 2. Select Edit Network Parameters and choose Detect ACU. The Detect ACU dialog appears, listing the IP Addresses of all ACUs connected to the CCU. Figure 4 -2: List of detect ACU IP Addresses 3. Click the Edit / Reboot button. 4.
- Page 30 LAN Connections System Commissioning 6. Associate the new Antenna (ACU) IP Address with the relevant MTSVLink instance: Open the MTSVLink application, select the Host drop-menu, and choose Communication. The following dialog appears. 7. To configure the IP address of the relevant ACU: ...
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Page 31: Detect And Configure The Ip Addresses Of The Ccu
System Commissioning LAN Connections 4.3.2 Detect and Configure the IP Addresses of the CCU This operation is performed using the MtsDock application. To detect configure the IP address of the CCU 1. Launch the MtsDock application on the CCU (Start/Programs/MtsDock) and choose the RemoteCCU menu. - Page 32 LAN Connections System Commissioning 3. From the RemoteCCU menu: Select Edit Network Parameters. Figure 4 -6: Modify CCU IP Address Configure the required network parameters and click OK. 4. Select the RemoteCCU menu (again) and click Reboot. The CCU will reboot to the new IP Address.
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Page 33: Configure The External Hardware Ip Address
System Commissioning LAN Connections 4.3.3 Configure the External Hardware IP Address This operation is performed using the MTSVLink application. It is required to update the ACUs with the modified IP Address of the CCU. To associate each ACU with the modified address of the CCU 1. -
Page 34: O3B Ip System Configuration
LAN Connections System Commissioning 4.3.4 O3b IP System Configuration Verify that the relevant IP addresses are configured on the O3B system. To configure the O3B system with the IP Addresses 1. Launch the MtsDock application on the CCU (Start/Programs/MtsDock) and choose the O3b menu. -
Page 35: Compass Configuration
System Commissioning Compass Configuration 4.4.1 Compass Interface Configuration 4.4.1.1 Setting Compass Interface To configure the compass interface 1. Using the MTSVLink, From the Config menu, select Compass: Set initial value. To be updated after accurate offset value is calculated Figure ... - Page 36 Compass Configuration System Commissioning 3. Make a 'naked-eye' rough estimate of the offset angle between the ship's bow-to- stern axis and the system's azimuth zero mark. Use the following syntax: Clockwise rotation from the ship's bow-to-stern = positive (+) values ...
- Page 37 System Commissioning Compass Configuration 4.4.1.2 Configuring the Compass Hardware Interface Set the communication parameters that allow communication between the NMEA compass and the CCU. Data Sharing parameter configuration is required for O3b system installations To set compass communication parameters Using the MTSVLink, From the Host menu, select Hardware Interface, click the Enable tab and verify Enable Hardware is set to Yes.
- Page 38 Compass Configuration System Commissioning 3. Configure as follows: Verify that Enable is set to Yes. Under Data Sharing, set the following values: o For one of the MTSVLink (ACU), set as Server. o For the other MTSVLinks (ACU), set as Client. ...
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Page 39: Compass Offset Configuration
System Commissioning Compass Configuration These values are preconfigured and should only be changed if the ship’s compass is using a different NMEA telegram. 4.4.2 Compass Offset Configuration To calibrate the compass offset (Antenna Azimuth) 1. Point the antenna to the desired satellite. In case a satellite is not available, the Sun Program Track mode can be used. - Page 40 Compass Configuration System Commissioning 6. Determine the azimuth deviation, using one of the following methods: Observing the graphical Tracking Error using Az/El Deviation window on the Operation Screen (scale up to ±5°). Figure 4 -15: Az/El Deviation Window ...
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Page 41: Blockage Zones Configuration
System Commissioning Blockage Zones Configuration OceanTRx™4-500 allows inserting up to four blockage zone angles (per antenna). Each zone is defined by the azimuth and elevation angles. In addition, the LNB power supply (LNBV) can be turned ON or OFF globally for all defined zones. For additional information on blockage zones configuration and antenna behavior, refer to the OceanTRx™4-500 User Manual. -
Page 42: Verifying O3B Files Availability
Verifying O3b Files Availability System Commissioning Verify that up-to-date Schedule, Channel and TLE files are available on the O3b server. These files are required by the CCU. The CCU extracts the necessary information from the Schedule, Channel and TLE files supplied by the O3b server and, based on this information, automatically configures the O3b Constellation. -
Page 43: Run The O3B System
System Commissioning Run the O3b System Verify that the O3bLink Control window parameters are configured as displayed in the following window. Figure 4 -18: Partial Control Tab – Operation/Handover Configuration For dual Antennas installation, the selected number of Antennas shall be 2. - Page 45 The O3b management application is used for routine monitoring of the O3b system. Using O3b Link, various status data on all three antennas can be simultaneously viewed. In addition, the system operation mode can be changed and operation of specific antennas controlled: for example, the roles of the active and standby antennas can be interchanged, etc.
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Page 46: About O3B Link
Overview of system Monitor (overview) About O3b Link The following Menu options are available: Tab Option Description System Monitor Default Tab. Shows antenna specific parameters such as position, mode and status, as well as graphical display of currently active antennas and approximate satellite position Control Used to change/control operation modes and configure antenna handover. -
Page 47: Status Of Each Antenna
About O3b Link Overview of system Monitor (overview) 5.2.1 Status of Each Antenna The antenna-specific window areas provide general information on each antenna and access to the antenna’s MTSVLink application. The figure below shows one of the areas. AGC Level Blockage Color Operation Mode Antenna... -
Page 48: Graphical System Display
Overview of system Monitor (overview) About O3b Link 5.2.2 Graphical System Display The following area shows the blockage map of the system, the current satellite position relative to the antennas and the operation modes of the antennas. The following display reflects a configuration in which: ... -
Page 49: Status Bar
About O3b Link Overview of system Monitor (overview) Item Description off its solid Bore-site line. Tracking Back-Up Antenna – A dotted Bore-site line with a single arrow pointing in DL direction. When in Blockage or Solar Outage, the Tracking Back-up Antenna reverts to Program Route. -
Page 50: Controlling System Operation
Overview of system Monitor (overview) About O3b Link 5.2.4 Controlling System Operation This tab is usually used if one of the antennas is faulty. You may then perform various operations through this screen in order to allow troubleshooting, replacing the antenna or reconfiguration of the system to support two antennas (or one as the situation requires). - Page 51 About O3b Link Overview of system Monitor (overview) 1. Practical Examples Roles set in O3bLink: ACU1-Secondary, ACU2-Primary, ACU3-Backup: If on handover start all 3 antennas are Ready, their roles will be the same as set in O3bLink: ACU1-Secondary, ACU2-Primary, ACU3-Backup ...
- Page 52 Overview of system Monitor (overview) About O3b Link 3. Back-up Antenna Back-up Antenna may be of two types: “Stand-by” – Back-up antenna is held still in Stand-by mode “Tracking” – Back-up antenna is copying the motion of the Primary Antenna To select “Tracking”, the operator must check the “Tracking Back Up Enable”...
- Page 53 About O3b Link Overview of system Monitor (overview) 5.2.4.3 Modifying Operation Parameters System operation parameters can be modified from the Control tab, by doing one of the following: Modifying the parameters Loading settings from a pre-defined file Be sure to click Apply after changing parameters Figure ...
- Page 54 Overview of system Monitor (overview) About O3b Link Ignore Modem Lock The system will not replace the antenna when the Modem loses lock. Rx Lock Filter Time If ignore modem lock is not checked this filters the system response to lock or not lock events from the modem. Mute Time Time to start transmitting before handover time Handover window (s)
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Page 55: Satellite General Info And Parameters
About O3b Link Satellite General Info And Parameters The Satellite Info tab displays information on the satellite(s) that this O3b system tracks. The dialog provides the following type of information: Satellite constellation parameters Detailed information on the satellite beam ... -
Page 56: Satellite Date
Satellite General Info And Parameters About O3b Link 5.3.2 Satellite Date The following types of Satellite data are provided: Beam Parameters TLE Parameters Dynamic Parameters Dynamic Parameters Parameters Beam Parameters tab Figure 5 -11: Partial Satellite Info Tab – Satellite Data 5.3.2.1 Satellite Data –... -
Page 57: Satellite Data - Tle Parameters
Arg. Of Perig - the angle measured in the direction of satellite motion from the ascending node to perigee Mean Anomaly - describes what the satellite's true anomaly would be if it were in a circular orbit. OceanTRx™4-500 O3b System Installation Guide 5-13... -
Page 58: Satellite Data - Dynamic Parameters
This occurs about four times per day for each satellite. The time is determined by a file that is continuously received continuously from the O3b system to Orbit’s system. The calculation is necessary because O3b provides only a single time of... -
Page 59: System Messaging
About O3b Link System Messaging This tab shows warnings and errors of the system operation, the errors are divided into 4 groups: ACU1, ACU2, ACU3 and CCU. For example: ACU1: communication error. CCU: No GPS data. (warning) ACU2 : Blockage Zone excepted in 25 min. System warnings and messages... -
Page 60: General System Status Review - Advanced Debug
General System Status Review – Advanced Debug About O3b Link – – This screen is used for debugging purposes it presents the some groups of parameters , if a parameter is preceded by an asterisk than there is an error with that parameter. In addition to the many debug parameters some of the important parameters are : ... -
Page 61: Program Route
The O3b system supports two groups of operation modes: TLE Based Modes - operational modes. Trigonometry based modes - mainly used for maintenance and debug. The modes use basic trigonometry with O3b Constellation Altitude (8069km), Period (6 hours) and Orbital Phase. -
Page 62: Program Track (And Peak)
Operational (TLE Based) Modes O3b Operation and Maintenance from MtsVLink (ACU) 6.1.2 Program Track (and Peak) Periodically re-peak the Antenna on signal maxima with respect to O3b Satellite Arc with the Azimuth-Elevation Satellite view angles constantly recalculated using selected Satellite TLE. - Page 63 O3b Operation and Maintenance from MtsVLink (ACU) Operational (TLE Based) Modes In any case, the Acquire Program Track mode implements the following time states: Figure 6 -1: Handover Flow for Two Antennas OceanTRx™4-500 O3b System Installation Guide...
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Page 64: Re-Acquire (Program Search)
Maintenance Modes O3b Operation and Maintenance from MtsVLink (ACU) 6.1.4 Re-Acquire (Program Search) Move Antenna in increasing Longitude swings, back and forth along the O3b Arc, around last selected view angle location Combine the Search swings with movement of the antenna on the O3b Arc, ... -
Page 65: O3B Hunt
O3b Operation and Maintenance from MtsVLink (ACU) Maintenance Modes 6.2.4 O3b Hunt This is a batch activating Satellite Preset towards the "O3b Hunt" point, then waiting for the Signal to appear (cross the Threshold level), then invoke Step- Track The "O3b Hunt"... -
Page 66: Acquire Satellite
Maintenance Modes O3b Operation and Maintenance from MtsVLink (ACU) 6.2.8 Acquire Satellite This is a batch, activating Point-to-Satellite and then Step-track modes one after the other: Point to selected O3b Satellite Arch location. If below the Horizon, move to ... -
Page 67: Ccu Events Logger
If the CCU Monitoring option is enabled in the O3b Acquire Program Track Dialog, the event logger is activated. Events log is created c:\ccu\o3blog folder files. The file names are O3bEventLog0.txt, O3bEventLog1.txt, … O3vEventLog9.txt. O3bEventLog0.txt contains latest events, O3bEventLog9.txt – earliest event. Each file size is up to 5MB. - Page 68 O3b CCU Flash Disk Contents MtsVLink O3b Files Folder Contents O3bncns.xml - next constellation data. O3bncns.xml file, according to defined in it time value, replaces O3bCNs.xml. The file is produced by CcuManager as combination of necessary data of received from remote client Channel, Schedule and Ephemeris files.
- Page 69 MtsVLink O3b Files O3b CCU Flash Disk Contents Folder Contents The module may be accessed only with pointed in rsyncd.conf user name and pointed in secrets.txt password. "o3b-logs" module corresponds to C:\Ccu\O3bLog folder with log files. The module is read-only. CCU operations fulfilled after reboot.
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Page 70: Replacing Satellites Constellation Data
Replacing Satellites Constellation Data MtsVLink O3b Files This section describes how to replace the Current satellites constellation data by the constellation data of the next satellite. O3bncns.xml file should be replaced according to its start time O3bCns.xml. To replace the data 1) New constellation data Start Time is taken as minimum of all satellites Start Time values in Schedule file. - Page 71 MtsVLink O3b Files Modifying Displayed AGC Range – – This section lists the conditions that will set the fault state of the antenna. The antenna will not be available for tracking the satellite until the fault is cleared. The fault conditions are stored in an XML file on the CCU (in addition to warning and info messages displayed on O3bLink).