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MBR 144 OEM
Maritime Broadband Radio
Instruction Manual
G210–58/3
????? 2020 © Kongsberg Seatex AS

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  • Page 1 MBR 144 OEM Maritime Broadband Radio Instruction Manual G210–58/3 ????? 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 5 MBR 144 OEM ................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 ....................9 ISED Canada compliance statement..................9 Exposure statement ......................10 Health and safety......................
  • Page 4 MBR 144 OEM Configure site ......................36 Third party equipment ....................38 Status ........................39 Edit current network ....................40 New network ......................41 Resource management....................43 Join network ......................44 System status ......................45 Network status ......................45 Individual radio site status..................45 INSTALLATION ..............46 Preparations........................46 Mechanical drawings....................46 Necessary tools and equipment ................47...

  • 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 OEM. Target audience This manual is intended for all users of the MBR 144 OEM. This includes project engineering personnel, installation personnel, IT administrators and operators. License information The MBR 144 OEM is not subject to product licensing.

  • Page 6: Mbr 144 Oem

    Support information, page 12 System description The MBR 144 OEM is a Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR). The MBR 144 OEM is intended for operations where personnel require a robust communication link during surveillance and inspection. The tilted antennas are suitable for helmet mounting.

  • Page 7: System Diagram

    The MBR 144 OEM requires no extra infrastructure to operate. It serves as an extension of your local radio network. The MBR 144 OEM is set up via a web interface which is available on each radio unit. System diagram...

  • 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: Fcc Compliance Statement

    MBR 144 OEM • : Q8IM144M2OEM FCC ID • : 5637A-M144M2OEM FCC compliance statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following conditions. This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 10: Exposure Statement

    The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Supported antennas: • MBR 144 OEM antennas (MBR-E-ANTxx) Texte en Français Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 5637A-M144M2OEM) a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci‑dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal.

  • Page 11: Health And Safety

    The equipment complies with IEC 61010-1/EN 61010-1 standards regarding product safety. Network security If a MBR 144 OEM 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).

  • Page 12: Support Information

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Support information If you need technical support for your Seatex MBR 144 OEM you must contact your local dealer, or one of our support departments. • : Kongsberg Seatex AS Company name • : Havnegata 9, 7010 Trondheim, Norway Address •...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Operation Topics Getting started, page 13 Operating procedures, page 17 User preference procedures, page 29 User interface, page 30 Functions and dialog boxes, page 31 Getting started Topics Turning on the Radio Unit, page 13 Enabling contact with the Radio Unit, page 14 Defining the IP address on the computer network adapter, page 15 Turning on the Radio Unit The Radio Unit is turned on when the power connector is inserted in the power source on...

  • Page 14: Enabling Contact With The Radio Unit

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.

  • Page 15: Defining The Ip Address On The Computer Network Adapter

    Operation 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. Related topics Turning on the Radio Unit, page 13 Defining the IP address on the computer network adapter, page 15 Setting up the radio site for operation, page 17...
  • Page 16 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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...

  • Page 17: Operating Procedures

    Ethernet on one location. A radio network is a wireless network of radio sites. You must set up the radio site before you can start the radio network configuration. All configuration of the MBR 144 OEM Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) is done through the web interface.
  • Page 18 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.
  • Page 19 Operation 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. G210–58/3...
  • Page 20 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.
  • Page 21 Operation 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 .

  • Page 22: Creating A New Radio Network

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.
  • Page 23 Operation 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. Note For Superframe length it is recommended to use 100 ms. However, for applications where a lower latency is needed, the superframe can be adjusted.

  • Page 24: Joining A Radio Network

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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 17...

  • Page 25: Editing An Existing Radio Network

    Operation Note The radio network name is in upper case. Select to join the radio network. Join Related topics Setting to work summary, page 51 Join network, page 44 Editing an existing radio network During operation you might want to administer and make changes to an existing radio network.

  • Page 26: Adding Or Removing Third Party Equipment

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.
  • Page 27 Operation 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.

  • Page 28: Checking The Status Of The Mbr Network

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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 29: User Preference Procedures

    Operation indicates the bandwidth resource allocated to the remote radio site. Related topics System status, page 45 Network status, page 45 Individual radio site status, page 45 Display organisation, page 30 User preference procedures Topics Choosing the colour palette, page 29 Choosing the colour palette You can select a colour scheme for the display which suits your current light conditions.

  • Page 30: User Interface

    Operational principles, page 30 Display organisation, page 30 Operational principles The MBR 144 OEM has a graphical configuration and user interface. Use a mouse and keyboard to navigate, select and operate the system. The MBR 144 OEM is operated and configured from the menu.

  • Page 31: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Operation : 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. System menu button : It shows the position of local site in the network.

  • Page 32: Menu System

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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 33: Configuration Guide

    Operation 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 14 Configuration guide An installation wizard takes you through the setup of the radio site. The Configuration page is the first page in the step-to-step configuration of your radio site.

  • Page 34: Create Site

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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 17 Create site Here you can type the name of your radio site.

  • Page 35: Add Radios To Site

    Operation 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 17 Add radios to site Here you can add radios to your radio site.

  • Page 36: Configure Site

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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...
  • Page 37 Operation 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. Details Select the button to open the .

  • Page 38: Third Party Equipment

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.

  • Page 39: Status

    Operation Related topics Adding or removing third party equipment, page 26 Configure site, page 36 Status The radio dialog box shows the serial number, product version, configured values Status and diagnostics for the Radio Unit. How to open This dialog box is opened by selecting the button in the page or Details...

  • Page 40: Edit Current Network

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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 35...

  • Page 41: New Network

    Operation 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. Add by site ID You can add a radio site to the guest list of the network by typing the site ID for the remote site.
  • Page 42 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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.

  • Page 43: Resource Management

    Operation 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. Related topics Creating a new radio network, page 22 Resource management, page 43 Resource management...

  • Page 44: Join Network

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual 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 45: System Status

    Operation Related topics Joining a radio network, page 24 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. is located to the left in the view.

  • Page 46: Installation

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Installation Topics Preparations, page 46 Arranging the antennas, page 47 Installing the Radio Unit, page 49 Cable layout and interconnections, page 50 Setting to work summary, page 51 Preparations Topics Mechanical drawings, page 46 Necessary tools and equipment, page 47...

  • Page 47: Necessary Tools And Equipment

    Installation 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 48 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Linear array Arrange the antennas in a straight line with 25 mm space between the antennas. Distributed array If you have a situation where an obstruction will cause shadowing of the signal in a particular direction, it is better for the signal margin to arrange the antennas around the obstruction.

  • Page 49: Installing The Radio Unit

    Installation Installing the Radio Unit Mount the Radio Unit on a flat surface which allows for heat transfer. Prerequisites Thermal paste or thermal pad for the aluminium bottom plate. M3 screws which fit the mounting surface. Torque wrench 21 Ncm to tighten the antenna connectors. Context The Radio Unit has four mounting holes which must be used when mounting the unit.

  • Page 50: Cable Layout And Interconnections

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Cable layout and interconnections The cable connections for the Radio Unit consists of: • Combined Ethernet and power cable from the Radio Unit to user equipment. • Four SMA antenna connectors. The cable connector type is LEMO FGL.1B.308.CLLD72.

  • Page 51: Setting To Work Summary

    Installation Setting to work summary When all hardware units have been installed, and all the cables have been connected, the Radio Unit can be turned on and set to work. Procedure Turn on the Radio Unit. Enable contact with the Radio Unit. Configure the radio site.

  • Page 52: Drawings

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Drawings Topics About drawings, page 52 Radio Unit dimensions, page 53 About drawings Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are in millimetres. The drawings are not to scale. G210–58/3...

  • Page 53: Radio Unit Dimensions

    Drawings Radio Unit dimensions G210–58/3...

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    • : 360 degrees azimuth, omni-directional Antenna coverage Interface specifications The system will interface with external systems and sensors via Ethernet. The MBR 144 OEM product is available in two versions. MBR 144 OEM • : 1 Port Ethernet/LAN G210–58/3...

  • Page 55: Frequency Specifications

    • : 6 dBi Antenna gain • Antenna elements Weight and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the MBR 144 OEM. • Outline dimensions – : 35 mm Height Radio Unit – : 78 mm Width Radio Unit –...

  • Page 56: Power Specifications

    Note Use a dedicated power supply or battery to power the Radio Unit. Environmental specifications These environmental specifications summarize the temperature and humidity specifications for the MBR 144 OEM. • : Aluminium Enclosure material : -30 °C – 55 °C •...
  • Page 57 Technical specifications ∗ IEC 60945/EN 60945 – Radio spectrum: ∗ ETSI EN 303 276 – Product safety: ∗ IEC 61010–1/EN 61010–1 • Environmental standards – IEC 60945/EN 60945 • Radiation hazard standards – EN 50385 – FCC ???? G210–58/3...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    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 59 Maintenance Related topics Support information, page 12 G210–58/3...

  • Page 60: Equipment Handling

    MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Equipment handling Topics Taking delivery, page 60 Unpacking and handling, page 60 Storage, page 61 Disposal, page 61 Taking delivery When the equipment arrives at its destination: • Perform an inspection immediately to register any damage that may have occurred in transit.

  • Page 61: Storage

    Related topics Environmental specifications, page 56 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 of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
  • Page 62 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual Index Configure site dialog box ....... 36 Create site dialog box ........34 about Edit current network dialog box ....... 40 maintenance ..........5 Join network dialog box ........ 44 product license ..........5 Local radio site status dialog box...... 45 purpose of this manual ........
  • Page 63 ............. 24 diagram............. 7 Join network dialog box functions description ..........44 System menu ..........32 Kongsberg Seatex AS guarantee support ............ 12 restrictions ..........8 license handling product license ..........5 waste............61 radio frequency..........8 hazard linear antenna array.........
  • Page 64 MBR 144 OEM Instruction Manual System menu ..........32 environmental specifications ......56 operation how to install ..........49 creating new radio network......22 how to repair..........58 joining a radio network ......... 24 location ............ 47 procedures ..........13 power specifications ........
  • Page 65 Index how to open..........32 system status how to check..........28 System status dialog box description ..........45 taking delivery of equipment......60 target audience this manual..........5 third party equipment how to add or remove ........26 Third party equipment dialog box description ..........
  • Page 66 ©2020 Kongsberg Seatex...

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