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Satlink S.L. shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any kind, including indirect or consequential loss, arising from use of the information and all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied by statute, common law or otherwise, are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by English law.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 CERTITICATIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION NOTICE FCC Identifier: XGW-SLFLTONE 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.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For the sake of safety and protection, read the manual before attempting to use Fleet One User Equipment (UE). The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment.
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SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 Note: The requirements of the AC/DC power supply should take care of high surge current of 25A at 24V DC for 1ms. The chassis of the equipment must be connected to an Grounding, cables and electrical ground.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 To legally operate Inmarsat equipment, it is necessary to obtain permission from the local telecommunications regulatory authorities of the country you are operating from. Using your equipment in any country without permission causes you to run the risk of confiscation of the equipment by the local authorities.
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SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other countries. All other company and product names may be the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FLEET ONE ADU 15-m Antenna Cable Above Deck Unit (To be installed in an exposed area) Below Deck Unit (To be installed in protected area) Wi-Fi +12V / +24V DC...
Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 USER EQUIPMENT LISTS Fleet One Complete Standard Package Description Order Code Satlink Fleet One BDU with Primary Handset FLV2-9TU00-01 Satlink Fleet One ADU with 15-meter Antenna Cable FLV2-0AN00-01 Fleet One Accessories Description Order Code Fleet One Primary Handset FLV2-0PH00-01...
Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 1 FLEET ONE USER EQUIPMENT 1.1 Introduction The Fleet One UE consists of three units; Below Deck Equipment (BDU) which is a communication unit Above Deck Equipment (ADU) which is an antenna unit Wire Primary Handset with cradle 1.2 Above Deck Equipment...
Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 1.3 Below Deck Equipment The BDU is the heart unit of the Fleet One UE. It has several interface ports and handles all communication links between the ADU, Primary Handset and the local communication devices such as analogue telephone, computer, network equipment, navigation equipment etc.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 2 INSTALLATION OF FLEET ONE TERMINAL 2.1 Installation of ADU 2.1.1 Overview In general, any obstructing objects like a mast near the antenna unit can block reception or transmission from the satellite’s line of sight. In addition, RF radiation emitting from the antenna will affect the human body.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 2.1.3 Interference The antenna unit must be mounted as far as possible away from the/HF antennas, communication/navigations, VSAT systems and any high power radio transmitter (including other Inmarsat-based systems). Radar 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.
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SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 Below is the table gives the recommended minimum distance d between X- and S- band radars and the antenna. Antenna damage is normally avoided by applying the distance. Antenna location at the minimum distance from Radar (S-Band) Radar Min distance (d) at ±15⁰...
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 Other L-Band Systems Typical L-Band satellite communication equipment should be able to operate in close proximity without loss of performance ( Refer to Section 2.1.4 Distance to obstruction objects). It is to be noticed that such equipment typically includes GPS antennas, and that it can be necessary to use the typical minimum distance of typically 5 meter.
The antenna unit should be located at least 3-meter away from the ship’s mast having a diameter of less than 15cm. If the antenna mast is available on the vessel and it is free of any shock or vibration, its physical size shall support the weight and size of that Fleet One ADU.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 2.1.6 Installing Antenna Unit The antenna unit should be carefully unpacked and checked for any damage. The procedure of the installation of the antenna unit is as follow: Find a suitable place for a stainless steel tube and run cable inside tube Pass the coaxial cable through the flange and gasket Attach the coaxial cable to the RF connector on the antenna unit’s base.
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SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 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.
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SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 The BDU can be installed on a desktop, bulkhead, top ceiling or under captain’s console. The procedure of the installing the BDU is simple as follow: Place the BDU on the desired installation area.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 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.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 3 CONNECTIONS Below is the interconnection diagram of Fleet One Terminal with the cables. 15-meter Antenna Cable Antenna Unit (ADU) 1.5m Ethernet LAN (Category 5) Cable Telephone Cable Computer 1m Handset Cable 1.8m DC Power...
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 3.1 BDU’s Outputs Connection The additional information of the output ports of GPS and GPIO. 3.1.1 GPS Output Connector a GPS output (RS-232 serial) connector for outputting the GPS data in The BDU has NMEA0183 format.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 3.1.2 GPIO Port The BDU has a dedicated 10-pin phoenix connector to provide GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) interface to the external devices. I/O Connector Pinout A matching connector is included in the delivery..
4 GETTING STARTED ON THE SYSTEM 4.1 Installing the SIM card The system requires a Fleet One SIM card to access the Inmarsat’s network and it is provided by your Airtime Service Provider. Insert the SIM card to the BDU as follow: Tilt up the SIM card slot’s rubber cover.
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SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 Push the SIM card gently until it is being clicked and locked in place. SIM CARD Tilt down the SIM card cover to its original position. Page 28 of 38 Proprietary Information Not To Be Disclosed Without Written Authorisation From...
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 4.2 Powering up the system 4.2.1 Switching on the BDU Use the ON/OFF switch on the BDU’s front panel. It normally takes about 1.5 to 3 minutes for the whole terminal to be powered up and to register into the satellite network .
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 Steady Amber Attempting network registration Blinking Amber Ready for Voice only. Blinking Green Ready for Data only. REGISTERED Steady Green Ready for all (Voice and Data). Steady Network failure / Registration error.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 The Web Console will appear. The terminal will proceed automatically to “Checking PIN status” followed by “Antenna Pointing” and then registering to the network (upon power on). WARNING: If the signal strength is low (< 50 dB), check any obstruction against the antenna unit or the condition of antenna cable.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 4.3.3 Deactivating PDP Context To deactivate the PDP context for browsing internet, click “Deactivate Data Connection”. The BDU’s LED indicator (“DATA ACTIVE”) will turn off. Page 32 of 38 Proprietary Information Not To Be Disclosed Without Written Authorisation From...
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 5 GLOSSARY Alternating Current Above Decks Unit Access Point Name Below Decks Unit Direct Current File Transfer Protocol Global Position System GPIO General Purpose Input / Output IP Data Internet Protocol Data...
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 APPENDIX A OUTLINE DRAWINGS ADU’s Outline Dimensions and Weight Weight : 3.55 kg Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Page 34 of 38 Proprietary Information Not To Be Disclosed Without Written Authorisation From...
Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 003 ADU’s Hole Pattern (Cut-out Holes) Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Note: Please refer to Satlink document SL00-01132, New radome screw FB250+ before attempting to open the ADU Page 35 of 38 Proprietary Information Not To Be Disclosed Without Written Authorisation From...
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 001 BDU’s Outline Dimensions Weight : 3.1kg Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Primary Handset’s Outline Dimensions Weight : 430g (including cradle) Dimensions are expressed in terms of mm. Page 36 of 38 Proprietary Information Not To Be Disclosed Without Written Authorisation From Satlink S.L., All Rights Reserved...
Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 001 APPENDIX B GPIO PORT Data Connection Switch The data connection switch is used for enabling / disabling data connection in the Satlink Fleet One terminal. The recommended model and part number of the data connection switch is ACROLECTRIC SWTICH (P/N: C1350XBAAA), which is a non-illuminated rocker switch.
SATLINK FLEET ONE Installation Manual Ref: SL00-01191 Ver: 001 3. Connect the other end of these AWG 24 wires to the GPIO Adaptor’s Pin 1 and 3 respectively. Page 38 of 38 Proprietary Information Not To Be Disclosed Without Written Authorisation From...
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