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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual MBR 144 Maritime Broadband Radio...
  • Page 3 MBR 144 Maritime Broadband Radio Instruction Manual G210–34/3 March 2022 © Kongsberg Seatex AS...
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 7 MBR 144.................. 8 System description ......................8 System diagram........................9 Scope of supply........................10 Restrictions in guarantee....................10 Radio frequency license....................10 Equipment identification....................11 FCC compliance statement ....................11 ISED Canada compliance statement................11 Exposure statement ......................12...
  • Page 6 MBR 144 Add radios to site....................39 Configure site ......................40 Local Host List .......................42 Status ........................43 Edit network ......................44 Resource management....................45 Join network ......................47 Crypto key configuration ..................47 System status ......................48 Network status ......................48 Individual radio site status..................49 INSTALLATION ..............50 Preparations........................50...
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual Disposal ...........................64 G210–34/3...
  • Page 8 MBR 144 G210–34/3...

  • Page 9: 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 publication is intended for all users of the MBR 144 system. This includes project engineering personnel, installation personnel, IT administrators and operators. License information The MBR 144 is not subject to product licensing.

  • Page 10: Mbr 144

    Support information, page 13 System description The MBR 144 is a Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR). It is a part of the Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) product family of real-time steerable phased array digital radio units. It is developed for use in maritime applications where reliable communication and data transfer are crucial for efficient and safe operations.

  • Page 11: System Diagram

    All antennas, radio transceivers and signal processing are contained in the radio unit. The MBR 144 is set up via a web interface which is available on each radio unit. It can also be set up from an API (application programming interface). Contact Kongsberg Seatex AS for information on API.

  • Page 12: Scope Of Supply

    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 13: Equipment Identification

    MBR 144 This product is in compliance with FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Part 15.407. This applies to the frequency band 5725 to 5850 MHz. Related topics Frequency specifications, page 58 Equipment identification This product has the following identifications for FCC (Federal Communications Commissions) and IC (Industry Canada).

  • Page 14: Exposure Statement

    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 15: Support Information

    Securing the MBR 144 system itself has no meaning unless there is a policy in place that secures all computers in the network. This policy must include physical access by trained and trusted users.

  • Page 16: Operation

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Operation Topics Getting started, page 14 Operating procedures, page 18 User preference procedures, page 28 User interface, page 29 Functions and dialog boxes, page 35 Getting started Topics Turning on the Radio Unit, page 14 Enabling contact with the Radio Unit, page 15...

  • Page 17: Enabling Contact With The Radio Unit

    Operation Insert the power connector into the 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 15 Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter, page 16 Setting to work summary, page 53 Enabling contact with the Radio Unit...

  • Page 18: Defining The Ip Address On The Computer's Network Adapter

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual 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 14 Defining the IP address on the computer's network adapter, page 16...
  • Page 19 Operation In the search box, type "Network Connections", and open the Network dialog box. Connections Right-click the network adapter you are going to use and select Properties on the shortcut menu. On the list of connections, select , and then Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ®...

  • Page 20: 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). It needs both the IP address and the MAC address of the equipment in order to establish an IP connection over the wireless network.
  • Page 21 Operation Procedure On the page, which appears after you have enabled MBR Configuration Wizard contact with the Radio Unit, select to start the installation wizard. Configure site Note The default colour palette setting is with dark background. If your current light conditions require white background, select the white colour palette in the Palette group.
  • Page 22 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Type a suitable name for your radio site and select Continue 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 23 Operation Type the radio frequency. Select the data rate for the radio site from the list. Rate Select to open the dialog box. This is where Manage Local Host List Local Host List you add the equipment to your radio site which shall be available in the wireless network.

  • Page 24: Joining A Wireless Network

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Type the IP address of the equipment you want to connect. Select type of equipment from the list. Type a description of the equipment for identification purposes. Type If the equipment is switched on, the MAC address appears automatically. If not, type the MAC address.

  • Page 25: Editing An Existing Radio Network

    Operation Procedure On the menu —> , select to open the dialog box. System Network Join Join network Type the name of the wireless network you want to join. Note The wireless network name is in upper case. Select to join the wireless network. Join Related topics Setting to work summary, page 53...
  • Page 26 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Procedure On the menu —> , select to open the dialog box. System Network Edit Edit network If you want, type a new site name in the box. Select to add a Add by site ID new site to the existing network.

  • Page 27: Adding Or Removing Equipment

    Operation Adding or removing equipment If you want to communicate with other types of equipment, for example sensors, you can add this equipment to your radio site. When third party equipment is no longer in use on your site, you can remove it. Procedure On the menu, select...

  • Page 28: Enabling The Embedded Mbr Link Crypto

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Enabling the embedded MBR link crypto Here you can generate, upload or download the symmetrical crypto keys for the MBR embedded link crypto. The same crypto key must be entered on all radios in the same wireless network so the radios can communicate with each other.

  • Page 29: 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 30: User Preference Procedures

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual indicates the bandwidth resource allocated to the remote radio site. The signal strength bar indicates the signal strength of each local site. Related topics System status, page 48 Network status, page 48 Individual radio site status, page 49...

  • Page 31: User Interface

    Display organisation, page 29 Display views, page 30 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 32: Display Views

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual : It shows the overall radio system status. System status : It shows the name and frequency of the current network. Network information A list of radio sites in the current network. Site list: : Three views may appear here, depending on which box is Status information views selected to the left.
  • Page 33 Operation System Overview view The System Overview view shows all sites in the wireless network. It also shows the radio serial number, signal margin, distance and data age for every site. How to open Select the box to the left in the view.
  • Page 34 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Network Overview view The Network Overview view is useful to monitor details about the wireless network. It shows the network parameters and the Network Host List. The Network Host List is the combination of all the Local Host Lists in the wireless network.
  • Page 35 Operation Frequency This is the configured operating frequency of the network. Superframe length This is the length of the repeating superframe of bandwidth allocation in milliseconds. Profile This is the current network profile. Minimum contention period This is the minimum contention period in the superframe. It shows the percentage of the bandwidth which is an open resource.
  • Page 36 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Example Details Data rate [Mbps] This is the configured data rate. Contention free slot length [ms] This is the configured reserved transmission time for the local site. Crypto status This is the status of the link crypto functionality.

  • Page 37: Functions And Dialog Boxes

    Operation Sent wireless headers This is the number of wireless frames sent from this site (IP frames and management data). Transmit busy This shows the number of datagrams currently in queue for transmission. No link This shows the frames which have not been sent due to no link. Link busy This shows the frames which have not been sent due to a full transmission queue.

  • Page 38: Menu System

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Crypto key configuration , page 47 System status, page 48 Network status, page 48 Individual radio site status, page 49 Menu system menu is always visible at the top of the display. The menu provides various System system settings and operational functions.

  • Page 39: Mbr Configuration Wizard

    Operation MBR Configuration Wizard page is the start page of your radio unit configuration. MBR Configuration Wizard It only appears when the radio site is not configured. It is either the first time the radio is started, or after configuration is reset. How to open page appears when you have enabled contact with the MBR Configuration Wizard...

  • Page 40: Create Site

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Details Start 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 18 Create site Here you can type the name of your radio site.

  • Page 41: 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 18 Add radios to site Here you can add radios to your radio site.

  • Page 42: Configure Site

    MBR 144 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 radio box. This dialog box shows the...
  • Page 43 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 radio box.

  • Page 44: Local Host List

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Local Host List In the dialog box you can manage equipment connected to your radio Local Host List site. It contains a list of equipment where the radio site provides IP connectivity in the MBR network.

  • Page 45: Status

    Operation automatically for the entered IP address. Select the button to change or view the MAC address. Check store MAC Select this button if you want to recheck the MAC address for every equipment added to the list in order to verify current status on the local network. Related topics Adding or removing equipment, page 25 Configure site, page 40...

  • Page 46: Edit Network

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Rate This is the configured data rate for the Radio Unit. Temperature This is the internal temperature of the Radio Unit. Active antennas This is the number of active antenna elements. Related topics Add radios to site, page 39...

  • Page 47: Resource Management

    Operation 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 site list of the network by typing the site ID for the remote site.
  • Page 48 MBR 144 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 49: Join Network

    Operation Join network dialog box allows you to join an existing MBR network (Maritime Join network Broadband Radio) by typing the network name. How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu. System Details Enter network name This is the name of the wireless network you want to join. The wireless network name is in upper case.

  • Page 50: System Status

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Details Generate key Select this button to generate a new crypto key. Load from file Select this button if you want to upload a crypto key from a text file. Here you can type the crypto key manually.

  • Page 51: Individual Radio Site Status

    Operation Individual radio site status contains information about each radio site in the network. Both for local Site list and remote radio sites. is located to the left in the view. Site list Main Local radio site The site name for the local radio site is displayed. indicates the bandwidth resource allocated to the local site.

  • Page 52: Installation

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Installation Topics Preparations, page 50 Installing the Radio Unit, page 51 Cable layout and interconnections, page 53 Setting to work summary, page 53 Preparations Topics Mechanical drawings, page 50 Necessary tools and equipment, page 51 Radio Unit location, page 51 Mechanical drawings Outline dimension drawings are included in this manual.

  • Page 53: 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 54 MBR 144 Instruction Manual 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.

  • Page 55: Cable Layout And Interconnections

    Installation 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. Combined Ethernet and power cable Cable colours Signal Orange ETH Orange Orange/White ETH Orange/White Green ETH Green Green/White...

  • Page 56: Drawings

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Drawings Topics About drawings, page 54 Radio Unit dimensions, page 55 About drawings These drawings are for information and planning purposes only. Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are in millimetres. The drawings are not to scale.

  • Page 57: Radio Unit Dimensions

    Drawings Radio Unit dimensions G210–34/3...

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Frequency specifications, page 58 Standards and regulations, page 58 Manufacturer’s conformity declaration, page 60 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 59: Environmental Specifications

    Technical specifications 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 60: Frequency Specifications

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Frequency specifications The radio frequency specifications summarize the frequency specifications for the receivers in the system. • Frequency range – : 4900 MHz - 5900 MHz Frequency overall tuning range Configurable range for the single 20 MHz channel.
  • Page 61 Technical specifications – Product safety: ∗ IEC 61010–1/EN 61010–1 • Environmental standards – IEC 60945/EN 60945 – DNVGL-CG-0339 – IACS E10 • Radiation hazard standards – EN 50385 G210–34/3...

  • Page 62: Manufacturer's Conformity Declaration

    MBR 144 Instruction Manual Manufacturer’s conformity declaration This product is in compliance with relevant directives and product standards. G210–34/3...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Topics Checking the product version, page 61 Cleaning the Radio Unit cover, page 61 Repairing the Radio Unit, page 62 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 64: 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 65: Equipment Handling

    Equipment handling Equipment handling Topics Taking delivery, page 63 Unpacking and handling, page 63 Storage, page 64 Disposal, page 64 Taking delivery When the equipment arrives at its destination: • Perform an inspection immediately to register any damage that may have occurred in transit.

  • Page 66: 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 67 Index Index Local radio site status dialog box...... 49 Local Site view........... 33 about Network Overview view ........ 31 maintenance ..........7 Network status dialog box ......48 product license ..........7 radio Status box .......... 43 target audience ..........7 Remote radio site status dialog box ....
  • Page 68 MBR 144 Instruction Manual Join network dialog box description ..........47 FCC identification number ........ 11 frequency radio frequency interference......11 specifications ..........58 Kongsberg Seatex AS functions support ............ 13 System menu ..........36 license guarantee product license ..........7 restrictions ..........
  • Page 69 ......57 setting to work ........... 53 how to clean ..........61 support how to enable contact ........15 Kongsberg Seatex AS ........13 how to repair..........62 support information......... 13 installing ..........51 system power specifications ........57 description ..........
  • Page 70 MBR 144 Instruction Manual taking delivery of equipment..........63 target audience this publication ..........7 technical specifications performance ..........56 this publication about ............7 purpose ............. 7 target audience ..........7 this user manual about ............7 purpose ............. 7 target audience ..........
  • Page 72 ©2022 Kongsberg Seatex...

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