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- Page 1 MBR 144 Maritime Broadband Radio Instruction Manual G210–34/1 ????? 2020 © Kongsberg Seatex AS...
- Page 2 The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Seatex AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within it is not to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written consent of Kongsberg Seatex AS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 5 MBR 144.................. 6 System description ......................6 System diagram........................7 Scope of supply........................7 Restrictions in guarantee....................8 Radio frequency license.....................8 Equipment identification....................8 FCC compliance statement ....................8 ISED Canada compliance statement..................9 Health and safety........................9 Network security......................10... - Page 4 MBR 144 Third party equipment ....................37 Status ........................38 Edit current network ....................39 New network ......................40 Resource management....................42 Join network ......................43 System status ......................44 Network status ......................44 Individual radio site status..................44 INSTALLATION ..............45 Preparations........................45 Mechanical drawings....................45 Necessary tools and equipment ................46 Radio Unit location ....................46...
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Page 5: About This Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures required to install, configure, operate and maintain the MBR 144. Target audience This manual is intended for all users of the MBR 144. This includes project engineering personnel, installation personnel, IT administrators and operators. License information The MBR 144 is not subject to product licensing. -
Page 6: Mbr 144
Ethernet on one location. A radio network is a wireless network of radio sites. The MBR 144 requires no extra infrastructure to operate. It serves as an extension of your local radio network. The MBR 144 is set up via a web interface which is available on each radio unit. G210–34/1... -
Page 7: System Diagram
• 1 ea Combined Ethernet and power cable, 10 m • 1 ea End user documentation Additional required items Observe these additional items which are required for installation and/or operation. They can be ordered from Kongsberg Seatex AS or purchased locally. • Power supply • Computer G210–34/1... -
Page 8: Restrictions In Guarantee
Changes or modifications to the product not explicitly approved by Kongsberg Seatex AS will void the guarantee. The liability of Kongsberg Seatex AS is limited to repair of this product only under the given terms and conditions stated in the sales documents. Consequential damages such as customer's loss of profit or damage to other systems traceable back to this product's malfunctions, are excluded. -
Page 9: Ised Canada Compliance Statement
MBR 144 This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 10: Network Security
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Network security If a MBR 144 system is connected to a local area network, data security is important. Equipment manufactured by Kongsberg Seatex is frequently connected to the vessel's local area network (LAN). When you connect a computer to a local area network you will always expose the data on that computer. - Page 11 MBR 144 • : Havnegata 9, 7010 Trondheim, Norway Address • : +47 73 54 55 00 Telephone • : +47 33 03 2407 Telephone, 24h support • : km.support.seatex@km.kongsberg.com E-mail address • http://www.kongsberg.com Website G210–34/1...
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Page 12: Operation
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Operation Topics Getting started, page 12 Operating procedures, page 16 User preference procedures, page 28 User interface, page 29 Functions and dialog boxes, page 30 Getting started Topics Turning on the Radio Unit, page 12 Enabling contact with the Radio Unit, page 13... -
Page 13: Enabling Contact With The Radio Unit
Operation Procedure Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected. Insert the power connector into the dedicated power source on the vessel. 24 V DC. To turn off the Radio Unit, simply remove the power connector. Result The system is now ready for configuration. Related topics Enabling contact with the Radio Unit, page 13 Defining the IP address on the computer network adapter, page 14... -
Page 14: Defining The Ip Address On The Computer Network Adapter
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Type the radio’s IP address in the browser address bar. Observe that the page appears. Welcome For previously configured systems the view appears. Main Result You are now connected to the web interface on your local radio. - Page 15 Operation Open the dialog box. Network Connections This procedure is made for the Microsoft ® Windows ® 10 operating system. In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows ® button. Start On the menu, select Settings Observe that the dialog box opens.
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Page 16: Operating Procedures
The IP address and the MAC address for the third party equipment must be known. Context The MBR 144 Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) uses static layer 2 bridging (OSI model - Open Systems Interconnection Basic Reference Model). Therefore it needs both the IP address and the MAC address of the equipment in order to establish an IP connection. - Page 17 Operation Note The default colour palette setting is with dark background. If your current light conditions require white background, select the button to open the System menu menu. In the group you can change the colour palette. System Palette Select on the page to start the step-by-step configuration Start...
- Page 18 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Select the radios you want to add to the site. Type a description of the location of the Radio Unit. Select Continue Note Radio units connected on the local Ethernet will appear automatically. They are by default selected.
- Page 19 Operation Type the radio frequency. Select the data rate for the radio site from the list. Rate Select to open the dialog box. Manage third party equipment Third party equipment This is where you add third party equipment to your radio site. Type the IP address of the equipment you want to connect.
- Page 20 MBR 144 Instruction Manual If the third party equipment is switched on, the MAC address appears automatically. If not, type the MAC address. Select to add the equipment. Note You can add and/or change information later by selecting the equipment, making the changes and selecting .
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Page 21: Creating A New Radio Network
Operation Creating a new radio network You must create a new radio network in order to communicate with other radio sites. Context Important The radio network name is in upper case. It is converted into a numeric value. This numeric value is the ID of the new radio network. It is this name that other sites which shall join this radio network must type in the dialog box when they want Join network... - Page 22 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Select to open the dialog box. This is Resource management Resource management where you adjust the bandwidth resource for each radio site. Leave the value at 100 ms. Select the wanted Superframe Resource distribution from the list.
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Page 23: Joining A Radio Network
Operation 10 Select if you want to distribute the network changes to other radio sites. Select if you do not want to distribute the network changes to other radio sites. Cancel Related topics Setting up the radio site for operation, page 16 New network, page 40 Editing an existing radio network, page 24 Resource management, page 42... -
Page 24: Editing An Existing Radio Network
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Note The radio network name is in upper case. Select to join the radio network. Join Related topics Setting to work summary, page 48 Join network, page 43 Editing an existing radio network During operation you might want to administer and make changes to an existing radio network. -
Page 25: Adding Or Removing Third Party Equipment
Operation Type a new site name in the box. Select to add a new site to the Add by site ID existing network. If you want to adjust the bandwidth resource for each site, select Resource to enter the dialog box. management Resource management Select... - Page 26 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Select the button to open the Manage third party equipment Third party equipment dialog box. Type the IP address of the equipment you want to connect. Select equipment type from the drop-down list. Type a description of the equipment for identification purposes.
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Page 27: Checking The Status Of The Mbr Network
Operation Checking the status of the MBR network During operation you can check the status of the local radio site, the remote site(s) and the entire network of radio sites. Prerequisites The radio site(s) must have been set up for operation. If not, there is no status information to display. -
Page 28: User Preference Procedures
MBR 144 Instruction Manual indicates the bandwidth resource allocated to the remote radio site. Related topics System status, page 44 Network status, page 44 Individual radio site status, page 44 Display organisation, page 29 User preference procedures Topics Choosing the colour palette, page 28 Choosing the colour palette You can select a colour scheme for the display which suits your current light conditions. -
Page 29: User Interface
Operational principles, page 29 Display organisation, page 29 Operational principles The MBR 144 has a graphical configuration and user interface. Use a mouse and keyboard to navigate, select and operate the system. The MBR 144 is operated and configured from the menu. -
Page 30: Functions And Dialog Boxes
MBR 144 Instruction Manual : It shows the name and frequency of the current network. Network information A list of radio sites in the current network. Site list: : It displays the MBR sites in the current network. Network view : It provides various system settings and operational functions. -
Page 31: Menu System
Operation Menu system Select the button in the top right corner of the view to open the System menu Main menu. When the menu is open, this button changes to a button System System Close Select the button to close the menu. -
Page 32: Configuration Guide
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Details Configure site button Select the button to open the installation wizard. The wizard takes Configure site you through the step-to-step configuration of your radio site. Related topics Enabling contact with the Radio Unit, page 13 Configuration guide An installation wizard takes you through the setup of the radio site. -
Page 33: Create Site
Operation Details Start button Select the button to start the step-to-step configuration of your radio site. Start Related topics Setting up the radio site for operation, page 16 Create site Here you can type the name of your radio site. How to open This page is step 2 in the step-to-step configuration of your radio site. -
Page 34: Add Radios To Site
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Details Name of site Type a suitable name for your radio site. This name will be displayed in the Site and in the view. list Network Related topics Setting up the radio site for operation, page 16 Add radios to site Here you can add radios to your radio site. -
Page 35: Configure Site
Operation Details Available radios This is a list of available radios. Radio units connected on the local Ethernet will appear automatically. They are by default selected. Details Select the button to open the . This dialog box Details Radio status property sheet shows the serial number, product version, configured values and diagnostics for the Radio Unit. - Page 36 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Details Frequency This is the operating frequency of the radio site. Rate This is the operating data rate of the radio site. Radios This is a list of radios which are added to the radio site.
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Page 37: Third Party Equipment
Operation Third party equipment In the dialog box you can manage third party equipment connected Third party equipment to your radio site. It contains a list of equipment where the radio site provides internet protocol (IP) connectivity in the Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) network. How to open This dialog box is opened from the page. -
Page 38: Status
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Related topics Adding or removing third party equipment, page 25 Configure site, page 35 Status The radio dialog box shows the serial number, product version, configured values Status and diagnostics for the Radio Unit. How to open... -
Page 39: Edit Current Network
Operation Antennas This is the number of active antenna elements. Current This graph shows the input current to the Radio Unit. Voltage This graph shows the input voltage to the Radio Unit. Related topics Add radios to site, page 34 Configure site, page 35 Checking the product version, page 55 Edit current network... -
Page 40: New Network
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Details Network This is the name of the current radio network. Open resource It shows the percentage of the bandwidth which is an open resource. Open resource is a contention-based multiple access protocol which allows radio sites to communicate without having a fixed allocated time slot. - Page 41 Operation Details Factory presets Factory presets contains a set of default configuration parameters for the radio network. Your presets This is a list of saved presets. Network This is the name of the new radio network. Open resource It shows the percentage of the bandwidth which is an open resource. Open resource is a contention-based multiple access protocol which allows radio sites to communicate without having a fixed allocated time slot.
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Page 42: Resource Management
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Resource management This button opens the dialog box. This is where you can Resource management change the resource distribution between the radio sites. Save preset This button allows you to save the current configuration as a preset. -
Page 43: Join Network
Operation Details Superframe length This is the length of the repeating superframe of bandwidth allocation in milliseconds. Open resource It shows the percentage of the bandwidth which is an open resource. Open resource is a contention-based multiple access protocol which allows radio sites to communicate without having a fixed allocated time slot. -
Page 44: System Status
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Related topics Joining a radio network, page 23 System status shows the status for the local System status radio site. The status is when the radio site is Active configured. The status is when the radio Not configured site is not configured. -
Page 45: Installation
Installation Installation Topics Preparations, page 45 Installing the Radio Unit, page 46 Cable layout and interconnections, page 47 Setting to work summary, page 48 Preparations Topics Mechanical drawings, page 45 Necessary tools and equipment, page 46 Radio Unit location, page 46 Mechanical drawings Outline dimension drawings are included in this manual. -
Page 46: Necessary Tools And Equipment
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Necessary tools and equipment We assume that you are equipped with a standard set of tools. This tool set must comprise the normal tools for electronic and electromechanical tasks. This includes different screwdriver types, pliers, spanners, a cable stripper, a soldering iron, etc. Each tool must be provided in various sizes. -
Page 47: Cable Layout And Interconnections
Installation Insulation shim Clamping bracket Rail, 28 mm – 32 mm Procedure Find a suitable location for the Radio Unit according to your environment. Remove the clamping bracket from the Radio Unit by unscrewing the four screws. Place the insulation shim in the correct position depending on if you want vertical or horizontal rail mount. -
Page 48: Setting To Work Summary
MBR 144 Instruction Manual • Combined Ethernet and power cable from the Radio Unit to user equipment. Combined Ethernet and power cable Cable colours Signal Orange ETH Orange Orange/White ETH Orange/White Green ETH Green Green/White ETH Green/White Brown Brown/White Blue... -
Page 49: Drawings
Drawings Drawings Topics About drawings, page 49 Radio Unit dimensions, page 50 About drawings Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are in millimetres. The drawings are not to scale. G210–34/1... -
Page 50: Radio Unit Dimensions
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Radio Unit dimensions G210–34/1... -
Page 51: Technical Specifications
Power specifications, page 52 Frequency specifications, page 52 Standards and regulations, page 53 Performance specifications These performance specifications summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the MBR 144. • : 20 km (Dependent on antenna placement and height). Operating range •... -
Page 52: Environmental Specifications
MBR 144 Instruction Manual Environmental specifications These environmental specifications summarize the temperature and humidity specifications for the MBR 144. • : Coated aluminium, UV resistant plastic Enclosure material : -40 °C – 55 °C • Operating temperature • : 20 – 100 % RH Operating humidity •... -
Page 53: Standards And Regulations
Technical specifications – : 4900 MHz - 5900 MHz Frequency overall tuning range Configurable range for the single 20 MHz channel. – : 5852 and 5890 MHz Frequency range ETSI EN 303 276 – : 5725 – 5850 MHz Frequency range FCC part 15.407 •... - Page 54 MBR 144 Instruction Manual • Radiation hazard standards – EN 50385I – FCC ET ELLER ANNET ???? G210–34/1...
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Page 55: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Topics Checking the product version, page 55 Cleaning the Radio Unit cover, page 55 Repairing the Radio Unit, page 56 Checking the product version For software updates, or contact with customer support, it is useful to know the product version of the Radio Unit. -
Page 56: Repairing The Radio Unit
The Radio Unit is not designed for repair in the field. All repairs and modifications of the unit, except for installation of new software versions and system setup, must be done by qualified personnel. A failed Radio Unit should be shipped back to Kongsberg Seatex AS or other agreed service point for repair. -
Page 57: Equipment Handling
Equipment handling Equipment handling Topics Taking delivery, page 57 Unpacking and handling, page 57 Storage, page 58 Disposal, page 58 Taking delivery When the equipment arrives at its destination: • Perform an inspection immediately to register any damage that may have occurred in transit. -
Page 58: Storage
The storage premises must be dry and well protected. Disposal At the end of the product lifetime, all Kongsberg Seatex AS products must be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way. All electrical and electronic components must be disposed... - Page 59 Index Index Network status dialog box ......44 New network dialog box........ 40 about Radio status dialog box ......... 38 maintenance ..........5 Remote radio site status dialog box ....44 product license ..........5 Resource management dialog box..... 42 purpose of this manual ........
- Page 60 MBR 144 Instruction Manual FCC identification number ......... 8 join network frequency how to ............. 23 radio frequency interference......8 Join network dialog box specifications ..........52 description ..........43 functional diagram............. 7 functions System menu ..........31 Kongsberg Seatex AS support ............
- Page 61 Subnet mask interference ..........8 network adapter .......... 14 license ............8 support specifications ..........52 Kongsberg Seatex AS ........10 radio site support information......... 10 setup ............16 system Radio status dialog box description ..........6 description ..........38 diagram.............
- Page 62 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Third party equipment dialog box description ..........37 this manual purpose ............. 5 target audience ..........5 tools installation of system units ......46 turning on the Radio Unit........12 unpacking equipment........57 waste handling ..........58 WEEE ............
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