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  • Page 3 MBR 179 Maritime Broadband Radio Instruction Manual G210–55/4 December 2021 © 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 179.................. 8 System description ......................8 System diagram........................9 Scope of supply........................10 Restrictions in guarantee....................10 Radio frequency license....................11 FCC compliance statement ....................11 Health and safety......................11 Network security......................12 Support information ......................12 OPERATION ................
  • Page 6 MBR 179 Status ........................43 Edit network ......................44 Resource management....................45 Join network ......................47 Crypto key con!guration ..................47 System status ......................48 Network status ......................48 Individual radio site status..................49 INSTALLATION ..............50 Preparations........................50 Mechanical drawings....................50 Necessary tools and equipment ................51 Radio Unit location ....................51 Radio Unit power source ....................51 Installing the Radio Unit....................52 Pin layout combined Ethernet and power cable...............53...
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual Environmental speci!cations ...................68 Standards and regulations ....................68 Manufacturer’s conformity declaration ................69 MAINTENANCE ..............70 Checking the product version ..................70 Updating the system software..................70 Cleaning the Radio Unit cover..................71 Repairing the Radio Unit ....................71 EQUIPMENT HANDLING............72 Taking delivery ........................72 Unpacking and handling ....................72 Storage ..........................73 Disposal ...........................73...
  • Page 8 MBR 179 G210–55/4...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About this manual About this manual Purpose of manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures required to install, con!gure, operate and maintain the MBR 179. Target audience This publication is intended for all users of the MBR 179 system. This includes project engineering personnel, installation personnel, IT administrators and operators.

  • Page 10: Mbr 179

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual MBR 179 Topics System description, page 8 System diagram, page 9 Scope of supply, page 10 Restrictions in guarantee, page 10 Radio frequency license, page 11 FCC compliance statement, page 11 Health and safety, page 11 Network security, page 12 Support information, page 12 System description...

  • Page 11: System Diagram

    24 – 48 V DC power source or from an MBR Power Supply unit with AC input. The MBR Power Supply can be purchased from Kongsberg Seatex AS. The MBR 179 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).

  • Page 12: Scope Of Supply

    Changes or modi!cations 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 pro!t or damage to other systems traceable back to this product's malfunctions, are excluded.

  • Page 13: Radio Frequency License

    MBR 179 Radio frequency license This product contains a radio transmitting device. A frequency license for the use of radio frequencies is required for operation. Use in national waters will require a frequency license issued by the relevant national authorities. The owner and user of the equipment are responsible for obtaining such a license prior to switching the product ON.

  • Page 14: Network Security

    The damage done if a remote computer succeeds doing this. Kongsberg Seatex has no information regarding the complete system installation on any vessel. Systems provided by Kongsberg Seatex are regarded as stand-alone of!ine systems. They are stand-alone even though they may be connected to a network for sensor interfaces and/or data distribution.
  • Page 15 MBR 179 • : Havnegata 9, 7010 Trondheim, Norway Address • : +47 73 54 55 00 Telephone • : +47 33 03 24 07 Telephone, 24h support • : km.support.seatex@km.kongsberg.com E-mail address • http://www.kongsberg.com/maritime Website G210–55/4...

  • Page 16: Operation

    The Radio Unit can either be powered directly from a power source on the vessel or from the MBR Power Supply unit. The MBR Power Supply can be purchased from Kongsberg Seatex AS. Context The software is pre-installed and the system will start automatically after it has been turned on.

  • Page 17: Enabling Contact With The Radio Unit

    Operation Procedure Make sure that the Ethernet cable is properly connected. Apply power to the Radio Unit. Insert the power connector into the power source on the vessel. Press the ON/OFF swtich located under the lid at the front of the MBR Power Supply.

  • Page 18: De!Ning The Ip Address On The Computer's Network Adapter

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Type the IP address of the Radio Unit in the browser address bar. Observe that the page appears. MBR Con!guration Wizard For previously con!gured 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 De!ning the IP address on the computer's network adapter, page 16...
  • Page 19 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 ® search function. In the search box, type "Network Connections", and open the Network dialog box.

  • Page 20: Operating Procedures

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Operating procedures Topics Setting up the radio site for operation, page 18 Joining a wireless network, page 22 Editing an existing radio network, page 23 Adding or removing equipment, page 25 Enabling the embedded MBR link crypto, page 26 Checking the status of the MBR network, page 27 Setting up the radio site for operation The setup is done using a wizard.
  • Page 21 Operation Procedure On the page, which appears after you have enabled MBR Con!guration Wizard contact with the Radio Unit, select to start the installation wizard. Con!gure 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 179 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 179 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 identi!cation 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 54...
  • Page 26 MBR 179 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 179 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 179 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 Display organisation, page 29 User preference procedures Topics...

  • Page 31: User Interface

    Operation User interface Topics Operational principles, page 29 Display organisation, page 29 Display views, page 30 Operational principles The MBR 179 has a graphical con!guration and user interface. Use a mouse and keyboard to navigate, select and operate the system. The MBR 179 is operated and con!gured from the menu.

  • Page 32: Display Views

    MBR 179 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 179 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. How to open Select the box to the left in the...
  • Page 35 Operation Frequency This is the con!gured operating frequency of the network. Superframe length This is the length of the repeating superframe of bandwidth allocation in milliseconds. Pro!le This is the current network pro!le. 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 179 Instruction Manual Example Details Data rate [Mbps] This is the con!gured data rate. Contention free slot length [ms] This is the con!gured reserved transmission time for the local site. Crypto status This is the status of the link crypto functionality. Relay This shows the status of the relay functionality for this site, if the relay functionality has been enabled.

  • 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 179 Instruction Manual Crypto key con!guration , 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 Con!Guration Wizard

    Operation MBR Con!guration Wizard page is the start page of your radio unit con!guration. MBR Con!guration Wizard It only appears when the radio site is not con!gured. It is either the !rst time the radio is started, or after con!guration is reset. How to open page appears when you have enabled contact with the MBR Con!guration Wizard...

  • Page 40: Create Site

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Details Start Select the button to start the step-to-step con!guration 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. How to open This page is step 2 in the step-to-step con!guration 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: Con!Gure Site

    MBR 179 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 Details Status serial number, product version, con!gured values and diagnostics for the Radio...
  • 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 179 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. How to open This dialog box is opened from the page.

  • 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 Con!gure site, page 40...

  • Page 46: Edit Network

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Rate This is the con!gured 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 Con!gure site, page 40 Checking the product version, page 70 Edit network...

  • 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 !xed 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 179 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 !xed 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 179 Instruction Manual Details Generate key Select this button to generate a new crypto key. Load from !le Select this button if you want to upload a crypto key from a text !le. Here you can type the crypto key manually. Save to !le Select this option if you want to save a crypto key to a text !le.

  • 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 179 Instruction Manual Installation Topics Preparations, page 50 Radio Unit power source, page 51 Installing the Radio Unit, page 52 Pin layout combined Ethernet and power cable, page 53 Setting to work summary, page 54 Preparations Topics Mechanical drawings, page 50 Necessary tools and equipment, page 51 Radio Unit location, page 51 Mechanical drawings...

  • 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: Installing The Radio Unit

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Caution With reference to the IEC/EN 61010-1 safety standard, the required current from the Power Supply Unit to the Radio Unit exceeds the limits set for a Limited Energy Circuit. This requires the use of double insulated power cables. The included combined Ethernet and power cable meets these requirements.

  • Page 55: Pin Layout Combined Ethernet And Power Cable

    Installation Procedure Insert the stud bolts into the Radio Unit. Fasten the stud bolts with an Allen key. 3 mm. Torque 0.1 Nm Thread the upper part of the mounting bracket through the stud bolts. Place the unit horizontally on the rail. Thread the lower part of the mounting bracket through the stud bolts.

  • Page 56: Setting To Work Summary

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual 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. Con!gure the radio site.

  • Page 57: Installation With Mbr Power Supply

    MBR Power Supply. The MBR Power Supply has AC input. The MBR Power Supply is not a part of the standard scope of supply. The MBR Power Supply can be purchased from Kongsberg Seatex AS. Kongsberg Seatex AS part no. MBR-E-PSU_00.

  • Page 58: Preparing The Installation

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual The power ON/OFF switch is located behind the lid to the left at the front of the unit. This is also where you access the air inlet !lter. The rear panel of the unit contains power input and terminals for power output.

  • Page 59: Mounting The Mbr Power Supply In A Rack

    Installation with MBR Power Supply • The unit has an internal fan and requires free air!ow from the rear and out to the sides. It is recommended that ventilation or air conditioning is provided in order to keep the ambient operating temperature at around 20 °C. •...

  • Page 60: Mbr Power Supply Speci!Cations

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Related topics MBR Power Supply dimensions, page 64 MBR Power Supply speci!cations Weights and outline dimensions • Outline dimensions – : 88.1 mm (2U) Height – : 485 mm (19") Width – : 334.75 mm Depth •...

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Mbr Power Supply Air Inlet !Lter

    6.3 A. The fuse type is Nano2. The fuse must be compliant to the safety standard for fuses. If you have replaced the fuse it is recommended to buy a new spare fuse. Fuses can be purchased from Kongsberg Seatex AS or any third party supplier. G210–55/4...

  • Page 62: Changing The Fuse On The Mbr Power Supply Circuit Board

    500 mA fuses. The fuse type is Nano2. One spare fuse is supplied for the 2 x 6.3 A fuse. If you have replaced the fuse it is recommended to buy a new spare fuse. The fuse must be compliant to the safety standard for fuses. Fuses can be purchased from Kongsberg Seatex AS or any third party supplier.
  • Page 63 Installation with MBR Power Supply Remove the blown fuse. Replace it with the spare fuse. Replace and refasten the lid. Reconnect the connectors. Refasten the unit to the rack. Order a new spare fuse when you have used the spare one. G210–55/4...

  • Page 64: Drawings

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Drawings Topics About drawings, page 62 Radio Unit dimensions, page 63 MBR Power Supply dimensions, page 64 About drawings These drawings are for information and planning purposes only. Unless otherwise speci!ed, all measurements are in millimetres. The drawings are not to scale.

  • Page 65: Radio Unit Dimensions

    Drawings Radio Unit dimensions G210–55/4...

  • Page 66: Mbr Power Supply Dimensions

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual MBR Power Supply dimensions G210–55/4...
  • Page 67 Drawings G210–55/4...

  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Technical speci!cations Topics Performance speci!cations, page 66 Interface speci!cations, page 66 Weights and outline dimensions, page 67 Power speci!cations, page 67 Frequency speci!cations, page 67 Environmental speci!cations, page 68 Standards and regulations, page 68 Manufacturer’s conformity declaration, page 69 Performance speci!cations These performance speci!cations summarize the main functional and operational characteristics of the MBR 179.

  • Page 69: Weights And Outline Dimensions

    Technical speci!cations Weights and outline dimensions These weights and outline dimension characteristics summarize the physical properties of the MBR 179. • Outline dimensions – : 323 mm Length – : 323 mm Width – : 111 mm Height • Weight –...

  • Page 70: Environmental Speci!Cations

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Environmental speci!cations These environmental speci!cations summarize the temperature and humidity speci!cations for the MBR 179. :-40 °C – 55 °C • Operating temperature • : 20 – 100 % RH Operating humidity • : 20 – 70 % RH Storage humidity •...

  • Page 71: Manufacturer's Conformity Declaration

    Technical speci!cations Manufacturer’s conformity declaration This product is in compliance with relevant directives and product standards. G210–55/4...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Maintenance Topics Checking the product version, page 70 Updating the system software, page 70 Cleaning the Radio Unit cover, page 71 Repairing the Radio Unit, page 71 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 73: Cleaning The Radio Unit Cover

    The Radio Unit is not designed for repair in the !eld. All repairs and modi!cations of the unit, except for installation of new software versions and system setup, must be done by quali!ed personnel. A failed Radio Unit should be shipped back to Kongsberg Seatex AS or other agreed service point for repair.

  • Page 74: Equipment Handling

    MBR 179 Instruction Manual Equipment handling Topics Taking delivery, page 72 Unpacking and handling, page 72 Storage, page 73 Disposal, page 73 Taking delivery When the equipment arrives at its destination: • Perform an inspection immediately to register any damage that may have occurred in transit.

  • Page 75: 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 76 MBR 179 Instruction Manual Index description ..........47 about maintenance ..........7 product license ..........7 description purpose of this manual ........7 Add radios to site dialog box..
  • Page 77 Power Supply Unit power inlet............59 Power Supply Unit circuit board....... 60 Kongsberg Seatex AS support ............ 12 guarantee restrictions .
  • Page 78 MBR 179 Instruction Manual how to change fuse ........59 procedure network adding or removing equipment ......25 how to edit existing network ......23 checking individual site status ......27 network adapter checking network status...
  • Page 79 Power Supply Unit ........58 removing equipment........25 support repairing Kongsberg Seatex AS ........12 Radio Unit ..........71 support information......... 12 required items system not provided with the delivery .
  • Page 80 ©2021 Kongsberg Seatex...

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