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Quick guide Configuration tasks (minimum) This quick guide aims at experienced service personnel who have installed the SAILOR 60 GX system and connected power. It lists the minimum configuration tasks you have to make before the system can be used on-air on a satellite.
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Safety summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
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Power supply The voltage range for the SAILOR 60 GX ADU and ACU is 20 – 32 VDC. The Above Deck Unit is powered by the ACU. If a DC power bus is not available, an external 115/230 VAC to 28 VDC power supply can be used, for example a SAILOR 6080 Power Supply.
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Record of Revisions Rev. Description Release Date Initials Original document 30 November 2015 98-148247-A...
Satellite type approvals ....................2-7 2.1.6 Service activation ........................2-7 Part numbers and options ..................2-8 2.2.1 Applicable model and part numbers ................2-8 2.2.2 Options for SAILOR 60 GX ....................2-8 Chapter 3 Installation What’s in the box ......................3-1 3.1.1 To unpack ..........................3-1 3.1.2 Initial inspection ........................3-2...
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Power cable of the modem ....................5-3 Power up ..........................5-3 5.3.1 To connect the power cable to the ACU and GMU ...........5-3 5.3.2 Power-up procedure ......................5-3 5.3.3 Initialisation steps in daily use ..................5-4 5.3.4 SAILOR 60 GX operational ....................5-4 viii 98-148247-A...
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Table of contents Chapter 6 Configuration Introduction to the built-in web interface ..........6-1 6.1.1 Overview ..........................6-1 6.1.2 Connecting to the web interface ................6-1 Heading input and position system ..............6-4 Calibration ..........................6-7 6.3.1 Azimuth calibration ......................6-7 6.3.2 Service profile for calibration ..................6-10 6.3.3 Cable calibration .......................6-11 6.3.4...
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Event list for troubleshooting ..................8-19 8.7.3 Diagnostics report for troubleshooting ..............8-19 To return units for repair ..................8-20 Appendix A Technical specifications SAILOR 60 GX system components ..............A-1 A.1.1 General specifications .......................A-1 A.1.2 ADU ............................A-2 A.1.3 ACU ............................A-3 A.1.4...
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Table of contents Alternative ground for aluminum hulls ............B-6 B.4.1 To ground the ACU ......................B-6 B.4.2 To ground the ADU ......................B-6 Alternative ground for fibre glass hulls ............B-7 B.5.1 To ground the ACU ......................B-7 B.5.2 To ground the ADU ......................B-7 Separate ground cable ....................B-8 B.6.1 To make a ground cable ....................B-8...
About this manual Intended readers This is an installation and service manual for the SAILOR 60 GX system, intended for installers of the system and service personnel. Personnel installing or servicing the system must be properly trained and authorized by Cobham SATCOM. It is important that you observe all safety requirements listed in the beginning of this manual, and install the system according to the guidelines in this manual.
Typography Typography In this manual, typography is used as indicated below: Bold is used for the following purposes: • To emphasize words. Example: “Do not touch the antenna”. • To indicate what the user should select in the user interface. Example: “Select SETTINGS >...
2.1.1 Overview The SAILOR 60 GX is a unique stabilized maritime GX antenna system operating in the Ka- band (19.2 to 30 GHz). It is used with the Global Xpress service from Inmarsat, delivering consistent high-performance download speeds of up to 50 Mbps and 5 Mbps over the uplink.
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SAILOR 60 GX system access the SAILOR 60 GX remotely and make in-depth performance analysis using the built- in web interface. The following figure shows the SAILOR 60 GX system. Above Deck Unit (ADU) Antenna Control Unit (ACU) GX Modem Unit (GMU)
2.1.2 Above Deck Unit (ADU) The SAILOR 60 GX ADU is a 65 cm stabilized tracking antenna, consisting of a suspended antenna with a standard global RF configuration. It is stabilized by heavy duty vibration dampers in 3-axis and can be used in environments with elevations of -28° to + 120°. The ADU weighs 37 kg and is powered by the ACU.
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SAILOR 60 GX system Modules in the SAILOR 60 GX ADU Figure 2-4: Above Deck Unit modules 1/2 1. GNSS module. 2. X-elevation motor and encoder. 3. Wave guide. 4. Elevation motor and encoder 5. Inertial Sensor Module (ISM2). 6. Polariser.
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SAILOR 60 GX system Figure 2-5: Above Deck Unit modules 2/2 11. VSAT Interface Module (VIM2). 12. Azimuth motor and encoder. 13. Zero Reference Module (ZRM) 14. Feed horn. 15. Field Vector Driver Module (FDM). A lifting harness (included in the delivery helps getting the ADU safely into place. Satellite profile parameters are entered in the built-in web server of the ACU, using a PC.
SAILOR 60 GX system 2.1.3 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) The ACU is the central control unit in the system. It contains all user interfaces and manages all communication between the ADU and the connected modem, a connected PC and an optional FleetBroadband service communication line. The ACU has a display, status LEDs and a keypad.
For a list of satellite type approvals see Appendix E, Approvals. 2.1.6 Service activation Before you can start using the SAILOR 60 GX, you need to activate the system for the service. Contact your service provider for activation. 98-148247-A Chapter 2: Introduction...
Part numbers and options Part numbers and options 2.2.1 Applicable model and part numbers The following model and part numbers are available for the SAILOR 60 GX system: Part number Description 407006A-00500 Above Deck Unit (ADU) 407016B-00520 Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter has the following sections: • What’s in the box • Site preparation • Installation of the ADU • Installation of the ACU • Installation of the modem • To connect the ADU, ACU and modem What’s in the box 3.1.1 To unpack...
What’s in the box 3.1.2 Initial inspection Inspect the shipping cartons immediately upon receipt for evidence of damage during transport. If the shipping material is severely damaged or water stained, request that the carrier's agent be present when opening the cartons. Save all box packing material for future use.
1. Mount the ADU on stiffened structures with a minimum of exposure to vibrations. You do not have to align the ADU with the bow-to-stern line of the ship. When configuring the SAILOR 60 GX system, the azimuth calibration provides the correct azimuth of the ADU. Painting the radome Customers may wish to paint the radome in order to match the vessel’s colour.
Site preparation 3.2.2 Obstructions (ADU shadowing) The ADU is stabilized in 3-axis (plus skew) and can be used in environments with elevations of -28° to + 120° to allow for continuous pointing even in heavy sea conditions. The ADU beam is approximately 0.6 m in diameter for the first 30 m from the ADU. Beyond 30 m the beam gradually widens so that it is approximately 5 m in diameter at 100 m distance.
Site preparation 3.2.3 Blocking zones with azimuth and elevation Your installation may require that you set up blocking zones for the ADU, i.e. areas where the ADU will not transmit and areas where transmit power is potentially dangerous for persons frequently being in these zones. You can set up 8 blocking zones. Each blocking zone is set up with azimuth start and stop, and elevation angle.
Site preparation 3.2.4 Safe access to the ADU (radiation hazard) The ADU radiates up to 50.4 dBW EIRP at 29.5 GHz. This translates to a minimum safety distance of 30 m from the ADU while it is transmitting, based on a radiation level of 10 W/m MICROWAVE RADIATION NO PERSONNEL within safety...
Site preparation 3.2.5 Ship motion and offset from the ship’s motion centre When installing the ADU you must consider the mounting height carefully. The higher up the ADU is mounted, the higher is the linear g force applied to the ADU. The g force also depends on the roll period of the ship, see Table 3-1.
Site preparation 3.2.6 Mast foundation and height The ADU mast must be designed to carry the weight of the ADU (37 kg), plus the weight of the mast flange. The mast must also be able to withstand on-board vibrations and wind speeds up to 110 knots on the radome, even in icing conditions.
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Site preparation CAUTION! Avoid sharp edges where the flange is in direct contact with the radome. Round all edges as much as possible to avoid damaging the surface of the radome. 3. Allow sufficient space so the nut is free of the welded seam and there is room for tools (min.
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Site preparation Mast length and diameter The placement of the ADU must ensure a rigid structural connection to the hull or structure of the ship. Parts of the ship with heavy resonant vibrations are not suitable places for the ADU. A small platform or short mast shall provide rigid support for the ADU fastening bolts and a rigid interface to the ship.
(below approximately 10 m) between radar antenna and the SAILOR 60 GX ADU. Therefore it is recommended to ensure as much vertical separation as possible when the SAILOR 60 GX ADU has to be placed close to a radar antenna.
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Even at distances greater than “d min.” in the previous section the radar might still be able to degrade the performance of the SAILOR 60 GX system. The presence of one or more S or X-band radars within a radius up to 100 m may cause a minor degradation of the Ka-band connection.
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Site preparation It is strongly recommended that interference-free operation is verified experimentally before the installation is finalized. If radar interference is suspected, or the antenna is placed inside the radar beam, configure the radar to have a blanking zone to avoid transmission towards the antenna.
Site preparation 3.2.8 Condensation, water intrusion and deposits In some weather conditions there may occur condensation inside the radome. The drain tube is designed to lead any water away from inside the radome. Observe the following guidelines for condensation and water intrusion: 1.
Installation of the ADU Installation of the ADU 3.3.1 Overview The following sections describe the installation and grounding of the antenna. The ADU is shipped fully assembled. You have to install it on the mast and attach the ADU cable. WARNING! Use the already mounted lifting harness to lift the ADU without damaging the radome.
Installation of the ADU Lifting Harness – Declaration of Conformity The lifting harness (Cobham SATCOM part number TT 48-149056) is designed, tested and conforms to the requirements for lifting equipment in DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast).
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Installation of the ADU Figure 3-15: ADU installation, 4 lifting straps on crane hook 5. Attach two tag lines of suitable length to the harness and man them. 6. With a crane lift the ADU off the packaging and move it on top of the mast. Maintain vertical orientation of the ADU center line.
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Installation of the ADU 9. Remove the harness as shown in the following figure: Figure 3-16: Removal of the harness 10. Locate the quick link (1) and open it (2). 11. Pull the strap with the quick link through the harness to remove it (3). 12.
Installation of the ADU 3.3.3 To ground the ADU The ADU must be grounded using one of the mounting bolts. To ground the ADU do as follows: 1. Clean the metal underneath the head of at least one bolt of insulating protective coating and use a serrated washer to obtain a good ground connection 2.
Installation of the ADU 3.3.4 Alternative ADU cable The allowed RF loss in the antenna cable must be maximum 20 dB RF loss @ 1950 MHz and maximum 35 dB RF loss @ 4450 MHz. You can verify the cable attenuation margin with the cable calibration, see Cable calibration on page 6-11 for more details.
Installation of the ACU Installation of the ACU The following sections describe the installation and grounding of the ACU. 3.4.1 To install the ACU To install the ACU, do as follows: 1. Slide the ACU into a 1U space in a 19” rack. 2.
Installation of the modem Installation of the modem The following sections describe the installation and how to ground the GMU. 3.5.1 To install the modem To install the modem, do as follows: 1. Slide the modem into a 1U space in a 19” rack, preferably directly below or above the ACU.
To connect the ADU, ACU and modem To connect the ADU, ACU and modem The following figure shows how to connect the ADU, ACU and the modem. AC power DC power Service port for control PC Figure 3-22: Connection between ADU, ACU and modem 1.
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Chapter 4 Interfaces This chapter has in the following section: • Interfaces of the ACU • Interfaces of the modem Interfaces of the ACU 4.1.1 LEDs, display, keypad and connectors The following figure shows the LEDs, display and the keypad of the ACU. For an explanation of the texts in the display see ACU display and keypad on page 6-33.
Interfaces of the ACU 4.1.2 DC Input connector The ACU must be provided with DC power, for example by using the SAILOR 6080 AC/DC Power Supply or 24 VDC from the vessel’s power supply. DC input: Female plug (Weidmuller, Part number 1930050000) for wires up to AWG10/6 mm (included in the delivery).
Interfaces of the ACU Do not use TNC connectors on the ADU antenna cable or on pigtails. TNC Important connectors cannot carry the DC current for operating the ADU. 4.1.4 Rx In and Tx Out connectors The ACU has an Rx Out and a Tx In connector. Use these connectors to connect the ACU to the modem.
Interfaces of the ACU NMEA 0183 The NMEA 0183 connection supports EN 61162-1 (baud rate 4800, format 8N1) and EN 61162-2 (baud rate 38400, format 8N1). The ACU detects the baud rate automatically, you cannot configure this interface. Supported NMEA sentences: •...
LAN connector of the ACU for system control. 4. Use Port 4 (network 3) to connect the SAILOR 60 GX to the vessel’s LAN For more details about the LAN networks see To configure the LAN network on page 6-21.
Interfaces of the modem Interfaces of the modem The following sections describe the connectors of the modem and how to connect to the ACU, power and other equipment. 4.2.1 Connector panel The following figure shows the connector panel of the modem. Figure 4-4: Connector panel of the modem 4.2.2 Rx In and Tx Out connectors...
Interfaces of the modem 4.2.3 RS-232 and RS-422 connectors The modem has two RS-232 and one RS-422 connector for control information to and from the ACU. See section To connect the ADU, ACU and modem on page 3-23 for details how to connect the ACU to the modem.
Interfaces of the modem 4.2.4 LAN connectors (8 + 2) The modem has 8 Ethernet connectors (type RJ45). Port 1 connects to the ACU and is used for modem control. The other ports are not used. The maximum cable length per connection is 100 m.
Chapter 5 Power and startup This chapter has the following sections: • Power source • Power cables • Power up Power source The ACU is powered with DC power. There are different options for the power supply: • The 24 VDC ship supply provides power for the ACU. •...
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Power cables 3. Set the current to e.g. 1 A by adjusting R.var. 4. Measure the corresponding voltage change. Example: 1 A and 50 mV. Source impedance: 50 mV/1 Amp = 50 mOhm. Figure 5-1: Measuring the ship source impedance If the total impedance is higher than the limits stated in Note section , the terminal may become unstable and start to on/off...
Power up 0 5 Maximum length Rmax Rsource Rwire – The length is multiplied by 0.5 because there are two conductors in the cable. If the SAILOR 6080 AC/DC Power Supply is used, use R = 0 mOhm.
Power up 5. The SAILOR 60 GX is ready to be calibrated (for first time power up) or receive data from the modem (when in normal operation). The LEDs Power and Fail/Pass are steady green, the LED Logon is off. For further information on status indicators see Status signalling with LEDs and status messages on page 8-14.
Overview Use the built-in web interface (installation of software is not necessary) of the SAILOR 60 GX ACU to make a full configuration of the SAILOR 60 GX. You can use a standard Internet browser. For quick start instructions see Heading input and position system on page 6-4.
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Introduction to the built-in web interface Figure 6-1: LAN 3 connector used for configuring the SAILOR 60 GX If you want to use another LAN port to access the web interface you must configure it according to your network requirements. See To configure the LAN network on page 6- 21 for more information.
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Introduction to the built-in web interface Figure 6-3: Dashboard For a detailed introduction to the web interface see Overview and dashboard on page 6- 98-148247-A Chapter 6: Configuration...
Make sure that the modem is switched off at this point. Switch on the Important modem after the cable calibration. Before the SAILOR 60 GX can be used you must select the heading input and the positioning system. You must log on as an administrator. See Administration on page 6-29.
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(fixed heading). 5. For GNSS System, select from GPS, Beidou, GPS and Beidou, GPS and GLONASS. The SAILOR 60 GX uses GPS by default 6. For Manual enter the latitude, longitude and altitude. 7. Click Apply.
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Heading input and position system Background information on the acquisition process and search pattern With heading input or fixed heading 1. The antenna starts the acquisition and searches for 10 seconds at the expected position. If RX lock is detected the antenna goes to Tracking. 2.
Important modem after the cable calibration. Before the SAILOR 60 GX can be used you must make an azimuth and cable calibration. The azimuth calibration is required in order to determine the offset of the ADU zero direction to the bow-to-stern line of the ship. This procedure is fully automatic. The satellite data for calibration can be entered directly on the calibration page or you can define a Service profile to be used for the azimuth calibration.
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Calibration Satellite Position Frequency Satellite identifier 62.6 E 19.707 GHz GSC 180 W 19.707 GHz GSC 55 W 19.707 GHz GSC Table 6-3: Inmarsat GSC satellite information The calibration function is not able to verify the correctness or precision of Important the supplied longitude.
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Calibration leaves the harbour and gets line of sight to the GX satellite, the system automatically finds and tracks the satellite and makes the azimuth calibration. After a successful azimuth calibration the ACU will automatically disable the Azimuth calibration (active satellite profile) on the page SERVICE >...
Calibration 3. Click Start in the section Azimuth calibration and wait typically 5 minutes for the calibration to finish. After finished calibration a message with the result of the calibration is displayed in the field Result. 6.3.2 Service profile for calibration Use this approach if you do not want to use the automatic azimuth calibration or if you want to enter the satellite parameters directly on the calibration page.
Calibration 7. Click Apply to save the settings for this satellite profile for calibration. The system is ready for the azimuth and cable calibration. 6.3.3 Cable calibration Make sure that the modem is not switched on at this point. The modem can Important be switched on after the cable calibration.
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Calibration If a new cable calibration is made, the ACU displays the alarm BUC calibration outdated. Then you must make a manual One Touch Commissioning. To make a manual One Touch Commissioning (OTC) for the modem, do as follows: WARNING! For your safety: Active RF transmission may occur during an OTC procedure.
Fixed TX IF principle The SAILOR 60 GX uses a TX IF gain concept. After calibration it provides a fixed average gain from the TX-port of the ACU to the input of the BUC. Advantages of the fixed TX IF gain principle are: •...
Configuration with the web interface Configuration with the web interface 6.4.1 Overview and dashboard Topics in the web interface Use the site map to get an overview over the existing menus, submenus and topics. You can click on each menu in the site map to go directly to the page or display the respective submenu.
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Configuration with the web interface Figure 6-13: Web interface: DASHBOARD of SAILOR 60 GX 1. The navigation pane holds the main menu. Clicking an item in the menu opens a submenu in the navigation pane or a new page in the contents section.
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Configuration with the web interface To navigate the web interface • To expand a menu, click the menu in the navigation pane. • To access status and settings, click the relevant subject in the navigation pane or click the relevant icon in the icon bar. The status or settings are displayed in the contents section.
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28.05 GHz (system hardware) ACU part name, Part names, serial numbers for ACU and ADU, software version of Antenna part name, the SAILOR 60 GX. ACU serial number, Antenna serial number, Software version Table 6-6: Web interface, DASHBOARD, first section a.
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Description BUC TX On or Off. Shows if the SAILOR 60 GX has enabled the BUC or not. It is the same TX ON/TX OFF as shown in the display of the ACU, see ACU display and keypad on page 6-33.
Configuration with the web interface 6.4.2 To set up blocking zones (RX and TX) You can define blocking zones, i.e. NO TX and RX zones, enter azimuth values and elevation angles for each blocking zone. To enable a blocking zone you must select Active. Figure 6-14: Web interface: SETTINGS, Blocking zones –...
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Configuration with the web interface 3. Enter start and stop azimuth value in degrees for the blocking zone. Values allowed: 0 to 360 degrees. Enter clockwise. Figure 6-15: Blocking zone, example: 315 - 45 degrees Figure 6-16: Blocking zone, example: 45 - 315 degrees 4.
6.4.3 To configure the LAN network On this page you can enter a host name. The host name helps identifying the SAILOR 60 GX system when sending e-mail reports through an external Internet connection. The ACU has four 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports labelled LAN port 1, 2, 3 and 4. The ports are divided in three groups, each group operating in its own network.
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Configuration with the web interface Sections Preferred use NETWORK Host The host name is used for identifying the ACU in local networks and in e- name mail reports. The default host name is acu. You can change the name. Letters (a-z), digits (0-9) and hyphen (-) are allowed as legal characters. Note: The host name must start with a letter.
Configuration with the web interface The default gateway can be set as a static IP address. Then set the default gateway source to static and enter the IP address of the default gateway. To remove the default gateway set it to 0.0.0.0. Alternatively, if your DHCP server is able to provide a default gateway address and you have selected DHCP client above, then select the same LAN as your default gateway source.
Configuration with the web interface 6.4.5 Reports, syslog and SNMP traps The antenna can send the following reports and messages: • Diagnostics report • Statistics report • Remote syslog • SNMP traps Figure 6-19: Web interface: SETTINGS, Reporting Diagnostics report You can send automatically generated diagnostic reports at fixed intervals.
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8-2. Statistics report SAILOR 60 GX can send a statistics report at fixed intervals through an external Internet connection. This report contains historical information from the SAILOR 60 GX up to 1 month. It contains statistics data for the selected intervals. The report is sent as a zipped attachment to an e-mail address.
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Configuration with the web interface Parameter recorded Description SW ver. Software version System type SAILOR 60 GX Table 6-11: Statistics report, header record (Continued) Parameter recorded Description UTC. (s) UTC in seconds and date format for the data set. UTC (YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm) RSSI.Av...
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Configuration with the web interface Parameter recorded Description Blocking (%) Ship in blocking zone, in percent of the sampling interval. DualAntenna.mode Shows the current mode, the time active and remote DualAntenna.active logon. DualAntenna.logon_remote Table 6-12: Parameters recorded in a statistics report (Continued) 360°...
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Configuration with the web interface Figure 6-21: Statistics report (example, MS Excel 2007) Remote syslog You can set up the antenna to send each syslog message to a syslog server to advise the system administrator of the current status of the antenna. To set up sending syslog messages to a syslog server, do as follows: 1.
Configuration with the web interface 3. Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap receiver/manager to which the SNMP traps will be sent. 4. Enter the Community name. This is the name of the SNMP trap receiver/manager. This is needed for authentication of the SNMP trap request. 5.
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Configuration with the web interface If you have forgotten the administrator password, you can reset the password, see the next section. To change the administrator password, do as follows: 1. After entering the administrator user name and password in the ADMINISTRATION page, locate the section Change logon.
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2. Click Logoff. To set up user permissions (guest login) You can manage user access to certain functions of the SAILOR 60 GX system. You can allow or deny users that are not administrator (user name: guest, password: guest)s access to certain functions and make these pages read-only.
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To import and export a system configuration If you need to reuse a configuration in another SAILOR 60 GX system, you can save the current configuration to a file, which can then be loaded into another SAILOR 60 GX. You can also use this feature as backup.
(warnings, errors and information) and how the system has been configured. Use the keypad to navigate through the menu tree. Signal strength Figure 6-27: Display and keypad of the ACU (example) 1. Current status of the SAILOR 60 GX: Antenna initializing Antenna SW upload Antenna POST error...
Keypad and menus of the ACU Azimuth calibration TX cable calibration BUC calibration Test Not ready (waiting for input from GNSS, e.g. GPS) Not ready: Initializing Not ready: Need pos Blocking zone (antenna is pointing into a blocking zone) No TX zone (antenna is pointing in a no TX zone; TX is off) 2.
Top-level menu Description MAIN View with current status of the SAILOR 60 GX. Example when logged on to the satellite: This view is displayed after a time out of 10 minutes. Press any key (except left arrow) to enter the menu at MAIN.
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Keypad and menus of the ACU Top-level menu Description NETWORK IP addresses and netmasks of the LAN connectors of the ACU and the management mask. SATELLITE Current satellite information. This information is selected using the web interface. EVENTS System events. Active events are shown as: X ACTIVE EVENTS in the MAIN display.
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Current IP address for LAN 1 MASK 1 Current netmask for LAN 1 PORT 3 IP (LAN 3) Current IP address of the SAILOR 60 GX web interface (default: http://192.168.0.1) MASK 3 (LAN 3) Current netmask of the SAILOR 60 GX web interface (default: 255.255.255.0)
Keypad and menus of the ACU EVENT menu Description to go <EVENT> In this menu all active events are listed. Use through the active events. Events can be of the type WARNING or ERROR. If a new event occurs or there is a change in the event list while you are in the EVENTS menu, a * is shown in the upper left corner of the display, next to the menu name.
SNMP is always enabled on all Ethernet interfaces. The SNMP community string is public. The SAILOR 60 GX offers via SNMP most of the data that are available from the DASHBOARD web pages. Detailed documentation about supported OIDs can be found in the SAILOR 60 GX MIB file.
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Chapter 7 Installation check Now that you have installed the system, you can test it to verify it is ready for customer delivery. Follow the check lists below to test the system for proper operation. • Installation check list: Antenna •...
Installation check list: Antenna Installation check list: Antenna Step Task Further information Done Check that the antenna is free of obstructions. See Obstructions (ADU shadowing) on page 3-4. Make sure to maintain the vertical orientation See To install the ADU on page 3-16. of the ADU center line.
Installation check list: ACU and modem, connectors and wiring Installation check list: ACU and modem, connectors and wiring Step Task Verification and further information Done Check that the ACU is grounded correctly, See To ground the ACU on page 3-21 using the mounting bolts and washers.
Installation check list: Functional test in harbor Installation check list: Functional test in harbor Step Task Further information Done Check that the antenna is The logon LED in the ACU display must be tracking the satellite steady green and the display must show: TRACKING.
Chapter 8 Service This chapter has the following sections: • To get support • Software update • Satellite profiles and modem profiles • Status signalling with LEDs and status messages • Removal and replacement of the ACU • Removal and replacement of ADU modules •...
To get support To get support If this manual does not provide the remedies to solve your problem, contact your service provider. 8.1.1 Help desk and diagnostic report During the installation you can enter the support contact for this installation. 1.
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Warning! The SAILOR 60 GX will reboot to perform Important the self test. Rebooting the ACU will terminate all existing connections. You can reset the SAILOR 60 GX modem to factory defaults. See Reset to factory default - GMU on page 8-6. 98-148247-A Chapter 8: Service...
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To get support Proxy server settings in your browser If you are connecting your computer using a LAN or WLAN interface, the Proxy server settings in your browser must be disabled before accessing the web interface. Most browsers support disabling of the Proxy server settings for one specific IP address, so you can disable Proxy server settings for the web interface only, if you wish.
To get support 8.1.2 Reset to factory default You can reset the SAILOR 60 GX ADU and ACU to factory default. Warning! Reset to factory default will delete all settings, including Important satellite and VSAT modem profiles, blocking zones, network setup, user permissions and ACU display brightness settings.
To get support 8.1.3 Reset to factory default - GMU WARNING! The system becomes inoperable if you select Default Factory Configuration in the drop down list on the page SERVICE > Modem. To reset the GMU to factory default, do as follows: 1.
This is shown in the ACU display as ADU SW UPLOAD. To make a software update, do as follows: 1. Power up the SAILOR 60 GX system, i.e. switch on the ACU. Wait until the ACU has finished initializing. 2. Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 (Service port, standard Ethernet) of the ACU or to the front LAN connector of the ACU.
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Software update Figure 8-5: Software update with the web interface 7. lick Browse... and locate the new software file. 8. Click Upload. Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate the Important upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically. 9.
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Software update Software recovery procedure (SAFE MODE) To recover from a failed software upload, turn off the ACU and turn it on again. Then repeat the upload procedure as described in Software update on page 8-7. If this does not help use the following recovery procedure: 1.
Software update To verify the software update (ADU and ACU) The software version can be viewed in the DASHBOARD window of the web interface. After completing the software update procedure, the ACU will perform a POST (Power On Self Test). When the POST has finished, the green Pass/Fail LED on the front of the ACU must become steadily green.
Satellite profiles and modem profiles Satellite profiles and modem profiles 8.3.1 Satellite profiles A satellite profile with the GX Modem is already set up at the factory. You may add a satellite profile with the generic modem for troubleshooting purposes. This is done on the page Satellite profiles.
Satellite profiles and modem profiles 2. Enter or edit the Satellite profile name. It is helpful to assign a name containing the location where Note the Satellite profile is to be used (e.g. Gulf of Mexico or North Sea) and possibly the provider. 3.
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Satellite profiles and modem profiles Figure 8-12: Web interface: SETTINGS, VSAT modem profile – supported modems 2. Fill in a VSAT modem profile name of your own choice. 3. Select one of the supported VSAT modems from the drop down list. Generic modem: If you have a modem that is not included in the list, select the generic modem.
For details on error messages after a POST or a self test see Event list on page 8-3. Means of signalling The SAILOR 60 GX provides various methods for signalling the system status. LEDs on the front panel of the ACU are used to signal: •...
Status signalling with LEDs and status messages 8.4.2 LEDs in the ACU The ACU has 3 LEDs: on the front panel: Power, Logon and Fail/Pass LED. Behaviour Description Power Steady green Power supply OK Steady red Power supply failure No power Logon Flashing Current status is displayed:...
Removal and replacement of the ACU Removal and replacement of the ACU There are no parts in the ACU that you can remove or replace. Contact your Cobham SATCOM service partner for further repair or replacement. 8-16 Chapter 8: Service...
Removal and replacement of ADU modules Removal and replacement of ADU modules All replacement of modules must be carried out by a Cobham SATCOM service partner. The figure below shows the modules and their position. Some modules are equipped with LEDs for status information and troubleshooting.
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Removal and replacement of ADU modules 4. Elevation motor and encoder 5. Inertial Sensor Module (ISM2). 6. Polariser. 7. Low Noise Block downconverter (LNB), 8. BUC Control Module (BCM). 9. Block Up Converter (BUC). 10. Pedestal Control Module (PCM2). Figure 8-15: Above Deck Unit modules 2/2 11.
Troubleshooting 8.7.1 Overview This section describes an initial check of the primary functions of the SAILOR 60 GX system, and provides some guidelines for troubleshooting. Generally, if a fault occurs without any obvious reason, it is always recommended to observe the LEDs and the ACU display showing the active events. Possible failure states are shown in the web interface and the display of the ACU: •...
To return units for repair To return units for repair Should your Cobham SATCOM product fail, please contact your dealer or installer, or the nearest Cobham SATCOM partner. You will find the partner details on www.cobham.com/satcom where you also find the Cobham SATCOM Self Service Center web-portal, which may help you solve the problem.
Appendix A Technical specifications This appendix has the following sections: • SAILOR 60 GX system components • Outline drawings SAILOR 60 GX system components A.1.1 General specifications Item Specification Frequency band Ka-Band (Inmarsat GX) 19.2 to 20.2 GHz 29.0 to 30.0 GHz Reflector size 65 cm (25.5 inch)
Pointing loss Satellite acquisition Automatic - with or without Gyro/GPS compass input Vibration, operational Sine: Certified for EN60945 (8.7.2), DNV2.4-A and 1.1 g Cobham Maritime. Designed for MIL-STD-167-1 (5.1.3.3.5) Vibration, survival Sine: Certified for EN60945 (8.7.2) dwell and EN60721-3-6 class 6M3 mod.
SAILOR 60 GX system components Item Specification Shock EN60721-3-6 class 6M3 mod. by EN60721-4-6 Temperature (ambient) Operational: -25° C to 55° C Storage: -40°C to 85°C Humidity 100%, condensing Rain (IP class) EN 60945 Exposed (IPx6) Wind resistance Operational: 80 kt. Survival: 110 kt.
SAILOR 60 GX system components Item Specification IP class IP30 Compass safe distance 0.1 m (4 inch) to EN 60945 Interfaces 1 x N-Connector for antenna RF Cable (50 Ohm) with automatic cable loss compensation 1 x NMEA 0183 (RS-422 TBC: for which: or RS-232) for Gyro/GPS compass...
SAILOR 60 GX system components Item Specification Interfaces 2 x F-Connectors (75 Ohm) for Rx/Tx to ACU 1 x LAN connector for control and user data (routes through ACU) 1 x RS-422 data (Modem control) 1 x RS-232 data (Modem control)
• Jumper cable for grounding Why is a ground connection required? You must grounding the SAILOR 60 GX system for at least two reasons: • Safety: Lightning protection of persons and equipment. • Protection: ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) protection of equipment.
Recommendations Recommendations B.2.1 To ground the ACU To ground the ACU do as follows: 1. Ground the ACU to the ship/hull. For this purpose you may use a short ADU cable and a grounding kit. 2. Further, the ACU must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure proper grounding if the short ADU cable is disconnected.
Recommendations Per used jumper cable the maximum cable length of the cable to the antenna is reduced by: • Enviroflex 400: 1.25 m • SPUMA 400-FR: 6 m • SUCOFEED 1/2" FR: 10 m B.2.2 To ground the ADU To ground the ADU do as follows: 1.
Alternative ground for steel hulls Alternative ground for steel hulls The following guidelines assume a two-wire, isolated grounding arrangement; that is no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment. B.3.1 To ground the ACU To ground the ACU do as follows: 1.
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Alternative ground for steel hulls The ADU must be electrically isolated at its mounting bolts Note by means of shoulder bushings and washers ensuring the isolated RF ground - see Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base on page B-9. Figure B-3: Grounding at a dedicated RF ground (alternative) 98-148247-A Appendix B: Ground and RF protection...
Alternative ground for aluminum hulls Alternative ground for aluminum hulls The following guidelines assume a two-wire, isolated grounding arrangement; that is no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment. B.4.1 To ground the ACU To ground the ACU do as follows: 1.
Alternative ground for fibre glass hulls Alternative ground for fibre glass hulls B.5.1 To ground the ACU To ground the ACU do as follows: 1. Preferably ground the ACU with the short ADU cable and a grounding kit (available from Thrane &...
Separate ground cable Separate ground cable B.6.1 To make a ground cable When dealing with electrical installations in a marine environment, all wiring must be done with double insulated, tinned strands, high quality and if exposed also UV resistant cables. This shall also apply to the separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
Separate ground cable B.6.3 Isolation of the ADU from the mounting base In cases where the ADU is to be isolated from the mounting base, do as follows: 1. Use shoulder bushings and washers (accessories) as illustrated below. Note that the isolation must be implemented on all four mounting bolts (including the bolt securing the ground cable).
RF interference Interference induced from nearby high-power RF transmitters might cause system failures and in extreme cases permanent damage to the SAILOR 60 GX equipment. If there are problems with interference from HF transmitters, do as follows: 1. Mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF.
• CM (Continuous Monitoring) – automatically performed while the system is in operation. When the SAILOR 60 GX detects an event that requires your action, it issues an event message and the red Fail/Pass LED in the LED panel of the ACU is lit. As long as an event is active, it is shown in the ACU display, the Control Panel and the web interface (in HELPDESK >...
List of ADU events List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A001-0 Antenna ERROR Production data Production data is invalid. 0A002-0 Antenna ERROR XIM internal Antenna configuration data stored in the PCM module is invalid. 0A003-0 Antenna ERROR XIM external Antenna configuration data stored in the VIM/TIM module is invalid.
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List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A018-0 Antenna ERROR ISM ABS device Cannot initialise the ISM Info: 0x00000000: Device not found (possible cabling problem) 0x000cbbaa: Device internal error (replace device) aa=status, bb=state, c=calibration data error. 0A019-0 Antenna ERROR PMM ABS device Cannot initialise the PMM.
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List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A02B-0 Antenna ERROR ABS software version The ABS software version in the antenna is too old to match the hardware requirements. Upload new software via the web interface. 0A02D-0 Antenna ERROR BUC reference switch The BUC reference switches do not work.
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List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A043-0 Antenna WARNING LNB voltage low The voltage for the LNB is too low probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM/TIM or LNB. 0A044-0 Antenna WARNING LNB voltage high The voltage for the LNB is too high probably caused by a malfunctioning VIM/TIM.
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List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A054-0 Antenna ERROR PMM communication Communication error between PCM and PMM. Check SUB-D connectors and cables. 0A055-0 Antenna WARNING Azi DDM warning The azimuth motor controller has temporarily observed an unusual situation for temperature, voltage, current or velocity.
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List of ADU events Error code Unit Severity Description Explanation (ID) 0A05B-0 Antenna WARNING Ele cal. limits Check limits of the calibration result for the elevation axis are exceeded. Pointing performance may be degraded. Info: See 0A059-0. 0A05D-0 Antenna WARNING ISM warning The ISM has temporarily observed an unusual situation for temperature or voltage.
List of ACU events List of ACU events Error code (ID) Unit Severity Description Explanation 08060-0 ADM WARNING Antenna modem ACU/Antenna communication error detected (framing and parity). If the situation is persistent, check if cable specifications comply (length and attenuation). 08063-0 ADM ERROR Antenna connection...
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List of ACU events Error code (ID) Unit Severity Description Explanation 0806E-0 ADM ERROR VMU reference signal The VMU Rx or Tx reference signal is not present. Whether this error Rx or Tx reference, depends on the users selection on the modem profile page.
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List of ACU events Error code (ID) Unit Severity Description Explanation 08101-0 ADM ERROR PSM high voltage (48 The ADM measures a different antenna voltage than expected. Check for short circuit of the antenna coax connector. If the problem is not solved by a restart, and the PSM is not reporting any errors, the ADM is probably defective.
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List of ACU events Error code (ID) Unit Severity Description Explanation 08841-0 ADM ERROR Tuner lock The internal tuner PLL was unable to lock. 08842-0 ADM WARNING GSC demodulator The GSC demodulator has reported an error. 08843-0 ADM WARNING DVBS demodulator The DVBS demodulator cannot be initialised and loaded correctly.
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List of ACU events Error code (ID) Unit Severity Description Explanation 0B000-0 PSM ERROR PSM production data Missing or invalid production data in the PSM. It should be replaced. 0B001-0 PSM ERROR NMEA 2000 identifier Missing or invalid production data in the PSM. It should be replaced.
Appendix D Command line interface Introduction After you have done the initial configuration and connected the SAILOR VSAT system to your network, you can use Telnet to configure the SAILOR VSAT system. You can also setup VSAT modem parameters. Note that the following sections cover the command line interface for all SAILOR VSAT antennas.
Supported commands D.1.2 Help If you enter help directly at the prompt UCLI:/$ all available commands are listed. Additionally any command will take help as first argument and display detailed information of the specific command. D.1.3 Conventions The command description below uses the following special typography: Convention Description Information that is displayed on the screen.
Supported commands D.2.1 config Command Description Shows the sub commands available, including a short config description. config pending_list Shows the number of pending changes. config current_list Shows the values for the current satellite profile, antenna and some tracking information. Discards all pending changes. config discard Use this command to save and activate the pending config activate...
Supported commands D.2.5 help Command Description Shows a list of commands available, including a short help description. help satellite Shows the sub commands and description for the command satellite. Shows the sub commands and a short description for the help modem command modem.
Supported commands D.2.7 satellite Command Description Shows the name of the currently active satellite satellite name profile. Shows or sets the longitude position of the satellite lon satellite, in degrees. • 1.0W or 1.0E or -1.0 for west and 1.0 for east satellite lon 1W Shows or sets an additional skew offset of the satellite skew...
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Supported commands Command Description Shows or sets the Rx frequency and LNB Lo satellite rx_rf_freq frequency. • Ku band: satellite rx_rf_freq RF frequency: 10.7 – 12.75 GHz. 12.123456 9.75 LNB Lo frequency: 9.6 GHz – 11.3 GHz. The SAILOR VSAT system supports any LNB Lo. •...
Command Description Shows the sub commands available, including a short status description. Shows the current status of the SAILOR 60 GX. status system Shows the current values for all tracking parameters: status track_all • vessel heading • azimuth relative •...
Shows or sets the receiver bandwidth or mode, the way track mode the SAILOR 60 GX tracks the satellite: • narrow (recommended, uses the built-in 300 kHz track mode dvb filter of the SAILOR 60 GX) • rssi (uses the RSSI signal from the VSAT modem) •...
Supported commands Command Description The frequency for the receiver to tune to. Verify that track rx_rf_freq the frequency is in the same range as the modem rx_rf_frequency, above or below 11.7 GHz. I.f rx_rf_freq is set to 0, the tracking frequency is the same as the RX frequency provided by the modem •...
This appendix lists the approvals for SAILOR 60 GX: • CE (R&TTE) CE (R&TTE) The SAILOR 60 GX is CE certified (R&TTE directive) as stated in the “Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive”, enclosed in copy on the next page. 98-148247-A...
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CE (R&TTE) Appendix E: Approvals 98-148247-A...
Glossary Glossary ADU Bus Slave Antenna Control Unit ACU Digital Module. A main processor board in the ACU. Antenna Module Bus Block Up Converter - The BUC can be thought of the “transmitter”, and its actions are effectively the direct opposite to the LNB. The BUC consists of the Up Converter and HPA. Conformité...
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Glossary FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array GX Modem Unit GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System, e.g. GPS. General Public License Global Positioning System. A system of satellites, computers, and receivers that is able to determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by calculating the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver.
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Glossary frequencies of the signal into lower frequencies, a process called down converting, for conveyance to the indoor equipment (demodulator) for processing. Management Information Base Network IDentification NMEA National Marine Electronics Association (standard). A combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices such as echo sounder, sonars, anemometer (wind speed and direction), gyrocompass, autopilot, GPS receivers and many other types of instruments.
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Glossary ROSS Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. An Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. It is used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. Secure Shell. A network protocol for secure data communication, remote shell services or command execution and other secure network services between two networked computers that it connects via a secure channel over an insecure network.
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