Advertisement
Quick Links
Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX
Date: January - 2018
Document Number: 95-159859-A
Subject:
Installation of the SAILOR 100 GX Antenna Diversity Solution
This document has the following sections:
• Introduction
• Installation of the dual-antenna mode
• Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX ADS
• Installation flow see Figure 9: Flow chart on the last page
1.1
Introduction
The SAILOR 100 GX Antenna Diversity Solution (ADS) from Cobham
SATCOM has the following unique features:
• Simple installation due to single cable antenna system.
• Cost effective solution using cables and COTS RF splitters, no need for
• Ensures maximum system uptime.
• Fully automatic switching to other GX VSAT antenna, no user intervention needed.
• Switching upon programmed blocking zones.
• Switching if tracking signal strength drops 4 dB below the signal strength in
• Switching if the ADU is malfunctioning.
• Configured in minutes using the built-in web server user interface.
additional 19" rack-mount units.
the idle antenna.
Cobham SATCOM
Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
T: +45 39 55 89 89
F: +45 39 55 88 88
Advertisement
Related Manuals for Satcom SAILOR 100 GX
Summary of Contents for Satcom SAILOR 100 GX
- Page 1 • Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX ADS • Installation flow see Figure 9: Flow chart on the last page Introduction The SAILOR 100 GX Antenna Diversity Solution (ADS) from Cobham SATCOM has the following unique features: • Simple installation due to single cable antenna system.
- Page 2 Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX You can use the SAILOR 100 GX in dual antenna mode (GX ADS) to minimize downtime of the GX service in a Fleet Xpress system. The following figure shows a simplified system overview of the SAILOR 100 GX ADS.
- Page 3 The following parts are needed for the SAILOR 100 GX ADS: • 1 x 407090C-00501 SAILOR 100 GX System (Master System) • 1 x 407009C-00501 SAILOR 100 GX ADU (Slave Above Deck Unit) • 1 x 407016C-00506 SAILOR 100 GX ACU (Slave Antenna Control Unit) •...
-
Page 4: Installation
ADS connection diagram. 3. Provide the vessel heading in the web interface of the Master ACU and Slave ACU, see NMEA 0183 connector in SAILOR 100 GX installation manual (98- 141779), chapter 4. 4. Connect the cables as shown in Figure 2: GX ADS connection diagram and in the following table. - Page 5 LAN port 1 & 3 IP:192.168.1.2 and the Slave ACU on LAN port 1 & 3 ip:192.168.1.102. Connect the management device to LAN 3 on slave. See Figure 3: GX ADS LAN cabling. Figure 3: GX ADS LAN cabling Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX ADS 1.3.1 Dual antenna mode Prerequisites Before setting up the dual-antenna system set the following items: 1.
- Page 6 Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX Task overview for setting up a dual-antenna system Setting up a dual-antenna system consists of the following tasks: 1. To configure the Master ACU 2. To configure the Slave ACU 3. To set up blocking zones for dual antenna setup 4.
- Page 7 1. In the web interface, go to SETTINGS > Dual antenna. 2. Select Enable and click Apply. Figure 5: Setup of the Master ACU This SAILOR 100 GX is now ready to act as Master ACU. 1.3.3 To configure the Slave ACU The Slave ACU must be configured to use the Master ACU as a VSAT modem.
- Page 8 Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX 1. Add a specific VSAT modem profile for dual-antenna mode, go to SETTINGS > Satellite profiles > VSAT modem profiles > New entry. 2. Enter the profile name, for example Dual Antenna Master. 3. As modem select Dual Antenna Master.
- Page 9 Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX 1.3.4 To set up blocking zones for dual antenna setup It is recommended to define the following 3 types of blocking zones in each SAILOR 100 GX system: 1. Actual blocking zones on the vessel (No TX) 2.
- Page 10 Configuration of the SAILOR 100 GX 1.3.6 Flow chart for installing the SAILOR GX VSAT for dual antenna operation Figure 9: Flow chart...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SAILOR 100 GX and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers