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COBHAM SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution Installation and user manual...
  • Page 3 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution Installation and user manual Document number: 98-138669-B Release date: March 20, 2015...
  • Page 4 In the event of any discrepancies, the English version shall be the governing text. Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM. Copyright © 2015 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Safety summary 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 manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
  • Page 6 Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorised 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 7: Table Of Contents

    To install the Dual Antenna Control Unit ........8 Outline drawing, DACU ..............12 Outline drawing, cabinet for rack mount ....... 13 To install the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband systems ..15 Chapter 3 Configuration To configure the dual antenna solution ......... 17 To configure the slave terminal ..........
  • Page 8 Table of contents NMEA0183 input (X3) ..............36 LAN interface (X6) ................39 To ground the Dual Antenna Control Unit ......40 Cable requirements ................40 Chapter 5 Service To update software ................41 Status signalling .................. 44 To return units for repair ..............46 To repack for shipment ..............

  • Page 9: Purpose Of The Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband Dual Antenna Solution

    Purpose of the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution When your SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna cannot obtain full line of sight to the satellite, e.g. because of blocking objects on board the ship, you can use a dual antenna solution. The purpose of the dual antenna solution is to obtain full line of sight with a combination of two SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband systems.

  • Page 10: Units In The Dual Antenna Solution

    Units in the dual antenna solution A dual antenna solution consists of the following units: • Two SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals (master and slave) • Two SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antennas (A and B) • An IP Handset (optional - included with the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals) •...
  • Page 11 IP Handset (other local numbers) Any version SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals For details on the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals, see the SAILOR FleetBroadband manuals [1] and [2]. Master/slave configuration The master terminal controls the system and connects to user equipment.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1: Introduction SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antennas For details on the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antennas, see the SAILOR FleetBroadband manuals [1] and [2]. Minimum antenna version Early versions of the FleetBroadband antennas will not work Important with the dual antenna solution. Check the serial number label on your antennas for the information below.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction IP Handset Functions of the IP Handset In addition to the general functions of the IP Handset, the master handset (with local number 0501) can be used to check the status of the dual antenna system. If manual switchover is selected in the web interface, you can also select which antenna is to be active.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Introduction Units in the dual antenna solution...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to unpack, store and install the Dual Antenna Control Unit and how to install the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution. It contains the following sections: • To unpack the Dual Antenna Control Unit •...

  • Page 16: To Install The Dual Antenna Control Unit

    Chapter 2: Installation Warning! To avoid electric shock, do not apply power to the system if there is any sign of shipping damage to any part of the front or rear panel or the outer cover. Read the safety summary at the front of this manual before installing or operating the system.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Installation To mount the Dual Antenna Control Unit The Dual Antenna Control Unit can be mounted on a flat surface, e.g. on a bulkhead, or in a cabinet for rack-mounting. Distance between units: When installing the DACU, keep in mind that the DACU and the FleetBroadband terminals must be placed close enough to each other to comply with the maximum cable lengths (100 m for Ethernet).
  • Page 18 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Tighten the screws. 3. Connect all cables as described in Connecting cables on page 31 and fasten the cables to the cable relief with cable strips. 4. When all cables are installed, mount the cover for the spring-loaded terminals.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Installation To mount the unit in a rack The Dual Antenna Control Unit is available in a cabinet for rack-mounting. 1. Slide the DACU with cabinet into a 2U space in a 19” rack. 2. Mount two screws in each side through the holes in the front and fasten the screws to the rack.

  • Page 20: Outline Drawing, Dacu

    Chapter 2: Installation Outline drawing, DACU Dimensions are in mm. Outline drawing, DACU...

  • Page 21: Outline Drawing, Cabinet For Rack Mount

    Chapter 2: Installation Outline drawing, cabinet for rack mount Bottom and front view Dimensions are in mm. Outline drawing, cabinet for rack mount...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Installation Top and side view Dimensions are in mm. Outline drawing, cabinet for rack mount...

  • Page 23: To Install The Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband Systems

    The following antennas can be used with the dual antenna solution: P/N 403052C-THR-001 or 403052C-NEU-001, all revisions. P/N 403052C: Antennas with • minimum Rev. B.03 and • minimum S/N 80519208 To install the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband systems...
  • Page 24 Dual Antenna Control Unit. SIM card The SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution is one system that uses one SIM card, installed in the master terminal. If a SIM card is installed in the slave terminal, it is not used as long as the system is configured to be a dual antenna solution.

  • Page 25: Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration To configure the dual antenna solution To use your SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution you must go through the following configuration steps with the built-in web interface of the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals: • To configure the slave terminal •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Configuration 5. Enter the administrator user name and password (default: user name: admin and default password: 1234). 6. From the left navigation pane, select Dual antenna. 7. Select Slave. 8. At Local IP address, type in a new IP address different from the master, but in the same range (192.168.0.---), e.g.

  • Page 27: To Configure The Master Terminal

    Chapter 3: Configuration To configure the master terminal To set the terminal to be master The SIM card must be present in the master terminal. Note For details on how to insert the SIM card, see the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Installation manual [2]. 1.

  • Page 28: To Check The Dual Antenna Function

    The Power and Antenna indicators must be green. The Terminal indicator must be green or flashing green. For details, see the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband User manual [1]. 3. If possible, check the light indicators on the DACU. They must both be green.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Configuration Check with web interface To verify that the system works as a dual antenna solution, do as follows: 1. On the master terminal, access the web interface and select HELPDESK > Extended status. 2. Under Dual antenna check that the Status field shows Operational. If Manual switchover is selected, the Status field shows Note Manual instead of Operational.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Configuration Check with IP Handset Only the master handset (IP Handset with number 0501) can be used to access the dual antenna status and settings. For general information on the IP Handset, see the user manual [3]. The IP handset can only show dual antenna status and settings if Note connected to a functional dual antenna solution.

  • Page 31: To Select Antenna Switchover

    Chapter 3: Configuration To select antenna switchover By default, the system automatically switches antenna if the active antenna moves into a blocking zone. However, you can choose to manually select one of the antennas. • The antenna connected to the master terminal is called A. •...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Configuration The system will now only use the selected antenna. In the web interface under HELPDESK > Extended status you can check that the correct antenna is active. To select the active antenna from the IP Handset If Antenna switchover is set to Manual in the web interface, you can use the master IP Handset (no.0501) to change which antenna is to be active.

  • Page 33: To Configure Blocking Zones

    Visibility affects the Quality of Service during the antenna switch. The SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution can automatically switch to the other antenna if the active antenna moves into a blocking zone. For the system to work properly, it is important that you Important identify and configure the blocking zones for the ship.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Configuration Margin for blocking zones In the example below, extra margin is added to the blocking zones for the two antennas. When the Antenna A passes from free line of sight to e.g. the 52° limit configured in the system, the system switches to Antenna B before the actual blocking (at 45°) occurs.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Configuration When the active Antenna A enters the configured blocking zone at 52°, it will not switch over to Antenna B, because B is also configured to be in a blocking zone, though it actually has line of sight to the satellite. Always avoid blind spots if possible! Important To configure blocking zones...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Configuration These blocking zones are for the antenna connected to the Note terminal, i.e. if you are configuring the master terminal, the blocking zones are for the antenna connected to the master terminal (called antenna A). 3. Select Active to enable the blocking zone. 4.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Configuration To see information on blind spots When both terminals are configured and the system is operational, the master terminal can show whether or not there are configured blind spots (areas where both antennas are configured to be blocked). To check for blind spots, access the web interface of the master terminal and select Blocking zones.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Configuration To configure blocking zones...

  • Page 39: Connecting Cables

    This chapter provides a description of the connectors on the Dual Antenna Control Unit and gives guidelines to cabling of the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution. It has the following sections: • To connect the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution •...

  • Page 40: To Connect The Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband Dual Antenna Solution

    LAN 2 Lower priority signalling and ship heading information The picture below shows the location of the LAN connectors in the connector panel of a SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminal. LAN interface To connect the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution...
  • Page 41 Power (X2) on page 35. 6. When all units in the system are connected, verify the function of the system as described in To check the dual antenna function on page 20. To connect the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution...

  • Page 42: Dacu Connector Overview

    Chapter 4: Connecting cables DACU Connector overview The drawing below shows the connectors on the Dual Antenna Control Unit. X6 is a standard Ethernet connector (RJ-45), X2 and X3 are spring-loaded terminals. Only X2, X3 and X6 are used. Note DACU Connector overview...

  • Page 43: Power (X2)

    Chapter 4: Connecting cables Power (X2) X2 is used for connecting power (12-24 VDC) to the DACU. For specifications for the power input, see Specifications on page 49. Refer to the drawing and pinout table below for location and pin-out. The table below shows the pin assignment of X2.

  • Page 44: Nmea0183 Input (X3)

    Chapter 4: Connecting cables NMEA0183 input (X3) Overview There is one NMEA0183/ IEC 61162-1 input on the DACU. This input is used to connect the NMEA0183 ship heading true (HDT) information from the ship to the DACU. The baud rate must be 4800 Bd. For specifications on the NMEA0183 interface, see NMEA input on page 49.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Connecting cables Pin-out The table below shows the pin assignment of X3. Pin no. Pin function on X3 NMEA0183- (A) NMEA0183+ (B) Field Signal GND (C) Do not connect Do not connect Digital GND Differential connection For a differential connection, connect your cable as follows: Pin no.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4: Connecting cables Single-ended connection This connection type is not recommended, use only in Note installations with short cabling. For a single-ended connection, connect your cable as follows: Pin no. Pin function on X3 Single-ended connection NMEA0183- (A) NMEA0183- (A) NMEA0183+ (B) GND (Connect to Pin 3) Field Signal GND (C)

  • Page 47: Lan Interface (X6)

    Chapter 4: Connecting cables LAN interface (X6) Overview There is one Ethernet (10/100 MB) connector on the Dual Antenna Control Unit. This interface is used to connect the DACU to one of the FleetBroadband terminals in the dual antenna solution. We recommend connecting to the slave unit, in order to reserve the free LAN connectors for user interfaces on the master unit.

  • Page 48: To Ground The Dual Antenna Control Unit

    Chapter 4: Connecting cables To ground the Dual Antenna Control Unit The base plate of the Dual Antenna Control Unit must be connected to ship ground in one of two ways: • Mount the Dual Antenna Control Unit on a conducting surface connected to ship ground, or •...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Service

    To update software SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals The software for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals can be updated using the ThraneLINK Management Application (TMA) described below, or using the built-in web interface of the terminals. See the user manual for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband terminals [1] for details.
  • Page 50 Chapter 5: Service 3. Locate the new software image for the Dual Antenna Control Unit (.tiif file). 4. Download the .tiif file to a USB memory stick or to a folder on your PC. To update the Dual Antenna Control Unit software To update the Dual Antenna Control Unit software, do as follows: 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Service screen and on the Dual Antenna Control Unit page at the bottom, where the icon for software update flashes. 5. Click the icon Software update. 6. Click the button Update and wait for the update procedure to finish. The software is now updated and the Dual Antenna Control Unit automatically restarts with the new software.

  • Page 52: Status Signalling

    Chapter 5: Service Status signalling Light indicators The Dual Antenna Control Unit has two light indicators for signalling status and errors/warnings. The indicators are not visible in the rack version. Note Power Status The following sections show the function of each light indicator. Status signalling...
  • Page 53 Chapter 5: Service Light indicator functions Power indicator Behavior Meaning Steady green Dual Antenna Control Unit is on. Dual Antenna Control Unit is off. Status indicator Behavior Meaning Steady green Dual Antenna Control Unit is OK. Steady red Critical error. Dual Antenna Control Unit is off Should the system fail, you may see a warning message in the web interface in the FleetBroadband terminals.

  • Page 54: To Return 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. To repack for shipment The shipping carton has been carefully designed to protect the Dual Antenna Control Unit and its accessories during shipment.

  • Page 55: Part Numbers

    SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband DACU in 19” Rack 403748A-00510 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system For information on the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system, see the user manual for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system [1]. You need two SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband systems in the Note SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Solution.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5: Service Part numbers...

  • Page 57: General Specifications For The Dacu

    Specifications This appendix only contains the specifications for the SAILOR FleetBroadband Dual Antenna Control Unit. For specifications for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system, see the installation manual for the SAILOR 500/250 FleetBroadband system [2]. General specifications for the DACU Item...
  • Page 58 Appendix A: Specifications Item Specifications Compass safe 20 cm distance Dimensions Stand-alone 239 mm x 174 mm x 52 mm (9.4” x 6.9” x 2”) DACU In 19” Rack 483 mm x 388 mm x 88 mm (19” x 15.3” x 3.5”), including cabinet (2U) cable relief Weight...

  • Page 59: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary DACU Dual Antenna Control Unit. Actual vessel Heading in Degrees True. IMSO International Mobile Satellite Organisation. An intergovernmental organisation that oversees certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided via the Inmarsat satellites. Ingress Protection. An international classification system for the sealing effectiveness of enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion into the equipment of foreign bodies (i.e.
  • Page 60 Glossary...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Index differential connection NMEA 0183, 37 active antenna dimensions, 50 select manually with IP Handset, 24 cabinet for rack mount, 13 select manually with web interface, DACU, 12 document number administrator this manual, i password for web interface, 17 dual antenna function antenna version, 4 verifying, 20...
  • Page 62 Index items included in delivery, 8 part numbers, 47 password web interface, administrator, 17 LAN connector, 39 Power connector, 35 LED signalling, 44 rack mounting, 11 manual repacking for shipment, 46 document number, i returning units, 46 manual selection of active antenna IP Handset, 24 web interface, 23 master terminal...
  • Page 63 Index unpacking, 7 updating software, 41 verifying dual antenna function, 20 version of antennas, 4 version of software, 3 warranty, 46 web interface configuring blocking zones, 25 configuring master terminal, 19 configuring slave terminal, 17 select active antenna, 23 view dual antenna status, 21...
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