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COBHAM Sea Tel 4009-7 Installation Manual

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FOR SEA TEL 4009-7 BROADBAND-AT-SEA
Sea Tel, Inc.
4030 Nelson Avenue
Concord, CA 94520
Tel: (925) 798-7979
Fax: (925) 798-7986
Web: :
www.cobham.com\seatel
April 26, 2011
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TRANSMIT / RECEIVE SYSTEM
Sea Tel Inc doing business as Cobham SATCOM
Sea Tel Europe
Unit 1, Orion Industrial Centre
Wide Lane, Swaythling
Southampton, UK S0 18 2HJ
Tel: 44 (0)23 80 671155
Fax: 44 (0)23 80 671166
Web:
www.cobham.com\seatel
Document. No. 134411 Revision A

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  • Page 1 Tel: (925) 798-7979 Southampton, UK S0 18 2HJ Fax: (925) 798-7986 Tel: 44 (0)23 80 671155 Web: : www.cobham.com\seatel Fax: 44 (0)23 80 671166 Web: www.cobham.com\seatel Sea Tel Inc doing business as Cobham SATCOM April 26, 2011 Document. No. 134411 Revision A...
  • Page 2 Sea Tel, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2009 Sea Tel, Inc is doing business as Cobham SATCOM. This document has been registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 4009-7 Installation Manual     09 SERIES SYSTEM CONFIGURATION(S) ........................... 1-1     1.1. 09 B ..............................1-1 ERIES ASIC YSTEM NFORMATION     1.2......................................1-1 YSTEM ABLES     1.3................................... 1-1 THER NPUTS TO THE YSTEM  ...
  • Page 6 4009-7 Installation Manual Table of Contents     3.6.3. System Configuration ................................3-10     3.6.4. Installing the Below Deck Equipment ......................... 3-10     3.7............................3-11 ONNECTING THE ELOW ECKS QUIPMENT     3.7.1. Connecting the ADE AC Power Cable ......................... 3-11  ...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 4009-7 Installation Manual     9.1.2. You Observe “Home” Pointing is LEFT of the Bow-line: ..................9-2     9.1.3. You Observe “Home” Pointing is RIGHT of the Bow-line: ..................9-2     9.1.4. To Enter the HFO value in the DAC_2202: ........................9-3  ...
  • Page 8 4009-7 Installation Manual Table of Contents     FUNCTIONAL TESTING ..................................15-1     15.1. ACU / A ................................15-1 NTENNA YSTEM HECK     15.2............................15-1 ATITUDE ONGITUDE PDATE CHECK     15.3....................................15-1 EADING OLLOWING    ...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 4009-7 Installation Manual     18.5.1. IF Signal Cables ..................................18-5     18.5.2. SBS/Synchro Gyro Compass Interface Cable (Customer Furnished) ............18-5     4009-7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 19-1     19.1. 4009 ................................19-1 NTENNA EFLECTOR  ...
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  • Page 11: Series System Configuration(S)

    09 Series System Configuration(s) 4009-7 Installation Manual 09 Series System Configuration(s) The 09 Series Stabilized Antenna system is to be used for Transmit/Receive (TX/RX) satellite communications, it is comprised of two major groups of equipment. These are the Above Decks Equipment (ADE) and the Below Decks Equipment (BDE). There will also be interconnecting cables between the ADE &...

  • Page 12: Dual Antenna Configuration

    4009-7 Installation Manual 09 Series System Configuration(s) Customer Furnished Equipment - Satellite Modem and other below decks equipment required for the • desired communications purposes (including LAN and VOIP equipment). Appropriate Coax, Ethernet, and telephone cables • 1.5. Dual Antenna Configuration Sometimes, due to very large blockage conditions, you may need to install a dual antenna configuration to provide uninterrupted services.

  • Page 13: Dual Antenna Arbitrator

    09 Series System Configuration(s) 4009-7 Installation Manual 1.6. Dual Antenna Arbitrator The Dual Antenna Arbitrator panel can pass LNB voltages (and handle 250-400 ma of current) and the RXIF signals on the RX connections. TXIF, Reference and BUC supply voltage can be passed through this arbitrator panel to the antenna, but it is not recommended that BUC power be supplied through the dual channel rotary joint of the antenna (a BUC power supply is provided on all Series 09 Antenna Pedestals).

  • Page 14: Interface Requirements

    4009-7 Installation Manual 09 Series System Configuration(s) the parameters of both the satellite modem (proper option files) and the ACU/PCU (setup parameters) are actually compatible for the intended satellite(s). 1.7.2. Interface requirements: 1.7.2.1. Hardware Sea Tel Antenna Control Units Model DAC2202 or DAC2302. Any Satellite modem manufacturer that is compatible with OpenAMIP CAT5 Patch cable 1.7.2.2.

  • Page 15: Site Survey

    Site Survey 4009-7 Installation Manual Site Survey The objective of the Site survey is to find the best place to mount the antenna & the below decks equipment, the length and routing of the cables and any other items or materials that are required to install the system and identify any other issues that must be resolved before or during the installation.

  • Page 16: Mounting Foundation

    4009-7 Installation Manual Site Survey 2.3. Mounting Foundation 2.3.1. Mounting on Deck or Deckhouse While mounting the ADE on a mast is a common solution to elevate the ADE far enough above the various obstructions which create signal blockages, sometimes the best mounting position is on a deck or deckhouse top.

  • Page 17: Mounting Height

    Site Survey 4009-7 Installation Manual For an ADE mounted greater than 0.6 meters (24 inches) above the ship’s structure, at least one (1) foot rung should be added. Additional rungs should be added for every 0.3 meter (12 inches) of pedestal height above the ship’s structure.

  • Page 18: Vertical Masts

    4009-7 Installation Manual Site Survey 2.5.1. Vertical Masts Vertical masts are a very ancient and common mast design. In essence, it is the mast derived from the sailing mast, adapted for mounting the ever-increasing array of antennae ships need to communicate with the world.

  • Page 19: Truss Mast

    Site Survey 4009-7 Installation Manual support structure will reduce the vibration tendencies. Mounting the antenna directly above the girder columns provides ample support to the antenna pedestal and locates the antenna weight where it will influence the natural frequency of the mast the least. 2.5.4.

  • Page 20: Ade/Bde Coaxial Cables

    4009-7 Installation Manual Site Survey 2.8.1. ADE/BDE Coaxial Cables The first concern about the coaxial cables installed between the ADE & BDE is length. This length is used to determine the loss of the various possible coax, Heliax or fiber-optic cables that might be used. You should always provide the lowest loss cables to provide the strongest signal level into the satellite modem.

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Your antenna pedestal comes completely assembled in its radome. This section contains instructions for unpacking, final assembly and installation of the equipment. It is highly recommended that installation of the system be performed by trained technicians.

  • Page 22: Installing The Ade

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation 3.3. Installing the ADE The antenna pedestal is shipped completely assembled in its radome. Please refer to the entire Site Survey chapter of this manual. Base Hatch Access - Mounting the radome directly on the deck, or platform prevents access to the hatch in the base of the radome unless an opening is designed into the mounting surface to allow such entry.

  • Page 23: Installing The 50, 60 Or 66" Radome Assembly

    Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual Attach shackles and four part web lifting sling arrangement to the eyebolts. Attach a suitable length tagline to one of the eyebolts. 3.3.2. Installing the 50, 60 or 66” Radome Assembly The antenna pedestal is shipped completely assembled in its radome. Man the tag line(s).
  • Page 24 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Remove the hardware in the cable mounting frame. Lift the cable mounting frame out from the cable passage channel. NOTE: If the bottom center cable passage will NOT be used, it is recommended that the strain reliefs be installed in place of this cable mounting frame.
  • Page 25 Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual 15. Remove the rubber bar from the top of the Roxtec® Multidiameter® blocks. 16. Remove the Roxtec® Multidiameter® blocks from the cable mounting frame. 17. Pass the coaxes and power cable through the cable mounting frame. HINT: Again, It may be easier to connect, or tie-wrap, the coaxes and power cable temporarily.

  • Page 26: Removing The Shipping/Stow Restraints Prior To Power-Up

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation HINT: It may be helpful to put the clamp bar and rubber bar in place (held loosely by one screw) to hold some of the Roxtec® Multidiameter blocks in place while you complete the others. 22. Re-install the clamp bar using the hardware removed in step 14 above.

  • Page 27: Removing The El Shipping/Stow Restraint

    Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual 3.4.2. Removing the EL Shipping/Stow Restraint The EL Shipping/Stow restraint is formed by a Stow pin-bolt mounted through a bracket and is engaged into a hole/slot in the elevation driven sprocket when the dish is up at zenith (90 degrees elevation).
  • Page 28 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Remove the washer from the stow pin-bolt and thread one of the 2 hex nuts onto the bolt and tighten. Put one of the washers onto the stow pin-bolt and insert it into the bracket toward the elevation driven sprocket.

  • Page 29: Removing The Cl Shipping/Stow Restraint

    Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual 3.4.3. Removing the CL Shipping/Stow Restraint The CL Shipping/Stow restraint is formed by a red locking bar with adjustable bumpers at each end of the bar. This mechanism is placed under the cross-level beam to lock it in place.

  • Page 30: General Cautions & Warnings

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation 3.6.1. General Cautions & Warnings CAUTION - Electrical Shock Potentials exist on the Gyro Compass output lines. Assure that the Gyro Compass output is turned OFF when handling and connecting wiring to the Terminal Mounting Strip. CAUTION - Allow only an authorized dealer to install or service the your Sea Tel System components.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Below Decks Equipment

    Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual Install your Satellite Modem, Router, VOIP adapters, Telephone equipment, Fax machine, Computers and any other below decks equipment that are part of your installation. 3.7. Connecting the Below Decks Equipment Connect this equipment as shown in the System Block Diagram. 3.7.1.

  • Page 32: 133Buradio Control Serial Cable

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation extension cable. Another choice is to connect the “ETHERNET” connector on the rear panel of the ACU to a LAN connection on the computer or hub using an Ethernet crossover cable. 3.7.6. Radio Control Serial Cable 133BU If desired, connected the Radio Control Serial Cable from the Base Multiplexer to the COM Port of a Customer Furnished Computer.
  • Page 33 Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual  Connections - The modem lock signal connects to EXT AGC and a ground reference from the modem. The expected signal from the modem allows 0VDC to +15VDC. Low voltage indicates modem lock, high voltage indicates modem unlock. ...

  • Page 34: Other Bde Connections

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation provided. 126865-1 supplies 8Vdc @ 1Amp, while the 126865-2 assembly supplies 5Vdc @ 2Amps.  GND Screw terminal is the ground reference for the regulated and unregulated power terminals.  12/24 Screw terminal is commonly used to provide operating voltage to a external GPS, Dual Antenna Arbitrator or other below decks tone generators or switches.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual Energize and check the other Below Decks Equipment to verify that all the equipment is operating. You will need to assure that the ACU is setup correctly and that the antenna acquires the correct satellite before you will be able to completely check all the below decks equipment for proper operation.
  • Page 36 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation  A normal trace display will be ± 1 divisions from the red reference line while under calm sea conditions and with DishScan Drive turned off. See example below  The Cross Level display will decrease (plots below red line) as the antenna requires drive to the left and increase (plots above red line) as the antenna requires to the right.
  • Page 37 Installation 4009-7 Installation Manual  The Azimuth display should decrease (plots below red line) as the antenna is driven CCW and increase (plots above red line) as the antenna is rotated CW. 3-17...
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  • Page 39: Basic Setup Of The Acu

    Basic Setup of the ACU 4009-7 Installation Manual Basic Setup of the ACU 4.1. Operator Settings Refer to the Operation chapter of this manual to set the Ship information. Latitude and Longitude should automatically update when the GPS engine mounted on the antenna pedestal triangulates an accurate location, but you may enter this information manually to begin.

  • Page 40: Save New Parameters

    4009-7 Installation Manual Basic Setup of the ACU AZ LIMIT 1 AZ LIMIT 2 EL LIMIT 12 AZ LIMIT 3 AZ LIMIT 4 Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation Hazard Zones EL LIMIT 34 AZ LIMIT 5 AZ LIMIT 6 EL LIMIT 56 5v OFFSET Leave at factory Defaults...

  • Page 41: Setup - Ships Gyro Compass

    Setup – Ships Gyro Compass 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Ships Gyro Compass The Ships Gyro Compass connection provides true heading (heading of the ship relative to true North) input to the system. This allows the ACU to target the antenna to a “true” Azimuth position to acquire any desired satellite. After targeting this input keeps the antenna stabilized in Azimuth (keeps it pointed at the targeted satellite Azimuth).
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  • Page 43: Setup - Tracking Receiver - Vsat

    Setup – Tracking Receiver - VSAT 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Tracking Receiver - VSAT 6.1. Determining the IF Tracking Frequency (MHz) The IF Tracking frequency parameter is a value entered into the ACU’s MHZ Sub-Menu. The value itself may be provided by your air-time provider and the MHz value will be entered directly in this sub-menu.

  • Page 44: Volt

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Tracking Receiver - VSAT 6.5. Volt 6.5.1. VSAT Application Above Decks Powered - The LNB’s installed onto all Series 09 VSAT antenna systems are powered by the antenna itself (above decks), and thus there is no applicable use for VOLT control. For antenna systems that have voltage and tone controlled multiband LNB’s installed, you will use the tracking band selection to control/toggle the voltage output of the ADE 400MHz FSK modem.

  • Page 45: Setup - Band Selection

    Setup – Band Selection 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Band Selection To properly control the band selection of the LNB(s) mounted on the antenna the TRACK DISP (Tracking Display) parameter must be set correctly. Which value the TRACK DISP parameter is set to depends on the hardware configuration of the antenna pedestal.

  • Page 46: Cross-Pol Only Quad-Band Lnb

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Band Selection 7.4. Cross-Pol only Quad-Band LNB This is the default setting for the Series 09 antenna pedestals with Quad-Band SMW LNB. Use the Band1 when you want Cross-Pol Band1 output to be routed to below decks, Band 2 selects Cross-Pol Band2, Band 3 selects Cross-Pol Band3 and Band 4 selects Cross-Pol Band4.

  • Page 47: Setup - Targeting

    Setup – Targeting 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Targeting In this lesson you will learn how to optimize the targeting of the antenna to land on or near a desired satellite (within +/-1 degree). 8.1. AUTO TRIM The Auto Trim function will automatically calculate and set the required Azimuth and Elevation trim offset parameters required to properly calibrate the antennas display to the mechanical angle of the antenna itself, while peaked ON satellite.

  • Page 48: El Trim

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Targeting 8.3. EL TRIM Elevation trim offset parameter is entered in tenths of degrees. Adjusts display to correct for antenna alignment errors or imbalances in the antenna system. Increase number to increase display. Refer to “Optimizing Targeting” in the Setup section of your antenna manual.

  • Page 49: Setup - Home Flag Offset

    Setup – Home Flag Offset 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Home Flag Offset Home Flag Offset is used to calibrate the relative azimuth value of the antenna to the bow line of the ship. This assures that the encoder input increments/decrements from this initialization value so that the encoder does not have to be precision aligned. When the antenna is pointed in-line with the bow (parallel to the bow) the “Relative”...

  • Page 50: You Observe "Home" Pointing Is Left Of The Bow-Line

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Home Flag Offset If AZ TRIM was a plus value: HFO = (TRIM / 360) x 255 Example: AZ TRIM was 0200 (plus 20 degrees). HFO = (20/360) x 255 = (0.0556) x 255 = 14.16 round off to 14. Set, and Save, HFO to 014 using the “To Enter the HFO value”...

  • Page 51: To Enter The Hfo Value In The Dac_2202

    Setup – Home Flag Offset 4009-7 Installation Manual “home” was to the right of bow) this difference of 09.0 to the bow line position 000.0. Therefore “home” should be 90.0 Relative. I now calculate the HFO = = ((90.0) / 360)) x 255 = 0.25 x 255 = 63.75 which I round off to 64. I set, and Save, HFO to 222 using the “To Enter the HFO value”...

  • Page 52: Mechanical Calibration Of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset)

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Home Flag Offset 9.2. Mechanical Calibration of Relative Antenna Position (Home Flag Offset) During initialization, azimuth drives the antenna CW until the Home Flag Switch senses the trailing edge of the metal tab (as shown in the left picture above). The sensor will appear to go past the metal tab, then come back to the trailing edge of the metal tab and stay there.

  • Page 53: Setup - Searching

    Setup – Searching 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Searching 10.1. Searching Operation The ACU will initiate an automated search pattern after AGC falls below the current Threshold setting (indicates that satellite signal has been lost). The SEARCH DELAY parameter sets the amount of delay, in seconds, that the ACU will wait after AGC has fallen below the threshold value before it starts a search.

  • Page 54: Inclined Orbit Search Pattern

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Searching 10.1.2. Inclined Orbit Search Pattern Some older satellites, in order to save fuel to keep them exactly positioned over the Equator, are in an inclined geosynchronous orbit. The satellite remains geosynchronous but is no longer geostationary. From a fixed observation point on Earth, it would appear to trace out a figure-eight with lobes oriented north- southward once every twenty-four hours.

  • Page 55: No Gyro Search Pattern

    Setup – Searching 4009-7 Installation Manual 10.1.3. No Gyro Search Pattern If the ship does not have a gyro compass to use as a heading input to the Antenna Control Unit, you may manually key in the actual heading of the vessel and then re-target the desired satellite, every time you need to re-target a satellite, or configure the ACU to do a “No Gyro Search Pattern”.

  • Page 56: Changing The Search Parameters

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Searching 10.2. Changing the Search Parameters The information above described what some of these parameters need to be set to for a specific search pattern. Below are some additional pieces of information on the other parameters and the steps to change any one of these parameters.

  • Page 57: Search Inc

    Setup – Searching 4009-7 Installation Manual 10.2.5. SEARCH INC Sets size of search pattern increment. Units are in pedestal step resolution (12 steps per degree). The suggested setting is equal to the full 3dB beamwidth of your antenna. Default value is 15 these systems. To manually update, press the LEFT arrow key to bring the cursor under the least significant character.
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  • Page 59: Setup - Blockage & Rf Radiation Hazard Zones

    Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation Hazard Zones 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation Hazard Zones This section discusses how to set up blockage, or RF Radiation Hazard, zones in the ACU. 11.1. Radiation Hazard and Blockage Mapping (AZ LIMIT parameters) The ACU can be programmed with relative azimuth sectors (zones) where blockage exists or where transmit power would endanger personnel who are frequently in that area.
  • Page 60 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation Hazard Zones When used for “FCC TX Mute” logic output for a single Sea Tel TXRX antenna, this output is used to suppress RF transmissions whenever the antenna is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees or more, is blocked, searching, targeting or unwrapping.
  • Page 61 Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation Hazard Zones 4009-7 Installation Manual EXAMPLE 2 - Three blockage Zones, Dual Antenna configuration: A ship has 2 Sea Tel antennas, “Antenna A” mounted on the port side and “Antenna B” mounted on the starboard side. Antenna A is designated as the master antenna and its zones would be set as in example 1 above.

  • Page 62: Save New Parameters

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Blockage & RF Radiation Hazard Zones ZONE 2 is not needed. Enter AZ LIMIT 3 value of 0000 and AZ LIMIT 4 value of 0000. Set EL LIMIT 34 to 0000. ZONE 3 is not needed. Enter AZ LIMIT 5 value of 0000 and AZ LIMIT 6 value of 0000. Set EL LIMIT 56 to 0000.

  • Page 63: Setup - Modem Connections, Setup And Test

    Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test In order to be compliant with FCC Order 04-286 and WRC-03 Resolution 902 the Satellite Modem MUST be connected to the Antenna control Unit/Terminal Mounting Strip to provide TX Mute control functionality. The FCC/WARC requirements have been adopted by ITU &...

  • Page 64: Connections (Acu To Satellite Modem)

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 12.4. Connections (ACU to Satellite Modem) 12.4.1. iDirect Modems Infinity 3100 - Use an RJ-45 straight serial cable connected from the Terminal Mounting Strip “Console Port” connector to the Console Port connector on the rear panel of the modem.

  • Page 65: Blockage Simulation Test

    Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 4009-7 Installation Manual The functions below can be enabled to change the normal behavior of the system if desired. Select system options according to the following table. Add together all the desired options and enter the sum into the SYSTEM TYPE parameter to enable the desired functions.

  • Page 66: Nput In The Acu

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test  When used as simple “RF Radiation Hazard” logic output for a single Sea Tel TX/RX antenna, this output could be used to suppress RF transmissions while the antenna is pointed where people would be harmed by the transmitted microwave RF power output.

  • Page 67: Save New Parameters

    Setup – Modem Connections, Setup and Test 4009-7 Installation Manual to change the next digit. Continue until frequency value, recorded in step 3, is displayed and press the ENTER key to re-tune the tracking receiver. 12.8. SAVE NEW PARAMETERS Parameters that have been changed are only temporarily changed until they are SAVED. If changes are made and not stored, they will still be effective but will be lost when power is removed or the RESET key is pressed.
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  • Page 69: Setup - Optimizing Polarity & Cross-Pol Isolation

    Setup – Optimizing Polarity & Cross-Pol Isolation 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Optimizing Polarity & Cross-Pol Isolation The only way to optimize the polarization of the antenna properly is to peak the polarity angle while the system is in auto- polarization mode.

  • Page 70: Optimizing Auto-Polarization Cross-Pol Isolation

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Optimizing Polarity & Cross-Pol Isolation Make a series of small changes in the opposite direction until you see the signal peak and then fall the same amount as noted in step 6. Note this SAT SKEW value. 10.

  • Page 71: Setup - Other Parameters

    Setup – Other Parameters 4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Other Parameters 14.1. SETUP Parameter display and entry menus. Press and hold BOTH the LEFT and the RIGHT arrow keys for 6 seconds to access to the system setup parameters (at the EL TRIM selection). Press BOTH the LEFT and the RIGHT arrow keys momentarily to access to the SAVE NEW PARAMETERS parameter.

  • Page 72: Satellite Reference Mode

    4009-7 Installation Manual Setup – Other Parameters 14.7. Satellite Reference Mode The ships gyro compass input to the ACU may be accurate and stable in static conditions and yet may NOT be accurate or stable enough in some underway dynamic conditions. If there is no gyro compass or if the input is corrupt, not stable or not consistently accurate the tracking errors will become large enough to cause the antenna to be mis- pointed off satellite.

  • Page 73: Functional Testing

    Functional Testing 4009-7 Installation Manual Functional Testing If not already ON, Turn ON the Power switch on the front panel of the ACU. 15.1. ACU / Antenna System Check Turn ACU power ON. Turn antenna Pedestal/RF Equipment power ON Press RESET on the ACU front panel. Verify the display shows "SEA TEL INC - MASTER" and the ACU software version number.

  • Page 74: Four Quadrant Test Tracking

    4009-7 Installation Manual Functional Testing  When used as simple “BLOCKED” logic output for a single Sea Tel antenna, this output could be used to light a remote LED and/or sound a buzzer to alert someone that the antenna is blocked, and signal is lost. ...

  • Page 75: Blockage Simulation Test

    Functional Testing 4009-7 Installation Manual A flashing ‘2’ indicates an Elevation Down command A flashing ‘8’ indicates an Elevation Up command A flashing ‘4’ indicates an Azimuth Down (CCW) command A flashing ‘6’ indicates an Azimuth Up (CW) command A flashing ‘0’ indicates No antenna drive command 10.

  • Page 76: Test Broadband Operation

    4009-7 Installation Manual Functional Testing 15.7. Test Broadband Operation Open your Internet Browser and access several internet sites, email or other functions as you normally would. Operation should be the same as any equivalent service ashore (based on your subscription rate). 15.8.

  • Page 77: Installation Troubleshooting

    Installation Troubleshooting 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Troubleshooting This section describes the theory of operation to aid in troubleshooting and adjustments of the antenna system. Also refer to the Troubleshooting section of your ACU manual for additional troubleshooting details. WARNING: Electrical Hazard – Dangerous AC Voltages exist in the Breaker Box and the Antenna Pedestal Power Supply.

  • Page 78: Acu Display Is Blank

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Troubleshooting Try pressing RESET first and then in some cases you may want to turn Power OFF for a short period of time then turn it back ON to see if that restores normal operation. Remember, with most Gyro Compass types (Synchro and SBS inputs) you MUST enter the beginning Heading value EVERY time you power-up the ACU, before you will be able to retarget your desired satellite.

  • Page 79: 360:1 Synchro

    Installation Troubleshooting 4009-7 Installation Manual S3 and finally S3 and S1. They should all read between 0 and 90 VAC. The voltage level will change as the ship turns. If one reading is very close to 0 volts wait until the ship has made a major change in heading and then check voltage again.
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  • Page 81: Installing The Stow Restraints

    Installation Troubleshooting 4009-7 Installation Manual Stowing the Antenna for Underway with Power OFF This antenna must be properly stowed if the ship will be underway while AC power to the Above Decks Equipment (ADE) is de- energized. Failure to do so may void your warranty. It is strongly recommended that AC Power to the ADE be supplied from an adequately rated Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS).

  • Page 82: Installing The El Shipping/Stow Restraint

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Troubleshooting 17.1.2. Installing the EL Shipping/Stow Restraint The EL Shipping/Stow restraint is formed by a Stow pin-bolt mounted through a bracket and is engaged into a hole/slot in the elevation driven sprocket s when the dish is up at zenith (90 degrees elevation).
  • Page 83 Installation Troubleshooting 4009-7 Installation Manual Remove the washer from the stow pin-bolt and unthread the hex nut from the bolt. Put one of the washers onto the stow pin-bolt and insert it into the bracket toward the elevation driven sprocket. Put the other washer, and then thread the 2 hex nuts onto the bolt.

  • Page 84: Installing The Cl Shipping/Stow Restraint

    4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Troubleshooting 17.1.3. Installing the CL Shipping/Stow Restraint The CL Shipping/Stow restraint is formed by a red locking bar with adjustable bumpers at each end of the bar. This mechanism is placed under the cross-level beam to lock it in place (at level).

  • Page 85: Removing The El Shipping/Stow Restraint

    Installation Troubleshooting 4009-7 Installation Manual To un-restrain azimuth rotation of the antenna simply untie/unbuckle the web strap and remove it from the azimuth post and clips. Save the web strap so that the antenna can be restrained in the future should it be required. Verify that the antenna rotates freely and easily a full 360 degrees CW &...
  • Page 86 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Troubleshooting To un-restrain the elevation axis of the antenna, unthread the two hex nuts. Remove the hex nuts and washer from the stow pin- bolt. Remove the stow pin-bolt from the bracket. Remove the washer from the stow pin-bolt and thread one of the 2 hex nuts onto the bolt and tighten.

  • Page 87: Removing The Cl Shipping/Stow Restraint

    Installation Troubleshooting 4009-7 Installation Manual Tighten the hex nut to prevent the hardware from loosening while in the un-stowed configuration. Verify that the antenna rotates freely and easily through its full elevation range of motion. 17.2.3. Removing the CL Shipping/Stow Restraint The CL Shipping/Stow restraint is formed by a red locking bar with adjustable bumpers at each end of the bar.
  • Page 88 4009-7 Installation Manual Installation Troubleshooting Extract the locking bar from the underside of the cross-level beam and retain these parts for later re-use if it becomes necessary to stow the antenna. Verify that the antenna rotates (tilts left & right from level) freely and easily a through its full cross-level range of motion.

  • Page 89: Dac-2202 Technical Specifications

    DAC-2202 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual DAC-2202 Technical Specifications The technical specifications for the DAC-2202 ACU and some of the specifications for general Below Decks are: 18.1. DAC-2202 Antenna Control Unit The technical specifications for the DAC-2202 ACU are: 18.1.1. General Physical Dimensions: Rackmount: 1.75"...

  • Page 90: J4B "Antenna" Pedestal M&C Interface

    4009-7 Installation Manual DAC-2202 Technical Specifications 18.1.5. J4B “Antenna” Pedestal M&C Interface Communications Parameters: 9600 Baud, 8 bits, No parity, 1Stop Bit Interface Protocol: Full Duplex FSK Modulated at 70 KHz (TX) & 120 KHz (RX) Antenna Power: 30 Volts DC Interface Connector: Type F female 18.1.6.

  • Page 91: Dvb Compliant Tracking Receiver

    DAC-2202 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual 18.1.10. DVB Compliant Tracking Receiver Internal Satellite Identification Receiver Tuning range 950 to 2150 MHz in 1 MHz increments in DVB Mode. Input RF Level -85 to -25 dBm typical Output RF Level Input level +/- 1 dB typical Sensitivity 30 mV / dB typical Bandwidth...

  • Page 92: Sbs Interface

    4009-7 Installation Manual DAC-2202 Technical Specifications 18.2.2. SBS Interface Connectors 4 screw terminal connections Input Voltage Level 20-90 VDC Interface Opto-Isolated, Polarity Auto switching Ratio 6 steps per degree Impedance: 10K ohm 18.2.3. Control Interface 18.2.3.1. External AGC External AGC or Satellite Modem Lock Input. Connections 2 screw terminal connections (AGC and GND) Voltage Level:...

  • Page 93: Environmental Conditions

    DAC-2202 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual 18.3. Environmental Conditions The following requirements apply to equipment installed in weather protected locations. Temperature 0 to 40 degrees C Humidity Up to 100% @ 40 degrees C, Non-condensing 18.4. DAC-2202 AC Power Consumption Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 1 Phase Cycle:...
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  • Page 95: 4009-7 Technical Specifications

    4009-7 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual 4009-7 Technical Specifications The specifications of your antenna system are below. For Naval Engineering level information on this subject, please refer to Antenna Installation Guideline – Site Arrangement, document number 130040_A available on the Sea Tel Dealer Support Site.

  • Page 96: Tx Radio Package

    4009-7 Installation Manual 4009-7 Technical Specifications Noise Figure 0.8 dB Current (typ) 270 mA 19.3. TX Radio Package SSPBUC (Block Up-Converter) Gilat, 4 Watt 19.4. MK 2 Pedestal Control Unit (PCU) The PCU Assembly contains 3 Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). Connectors AC Power 100-240 VAC, 2A-1A...

  • Page 97: Mh Z Base & Pedestal Unlimited Azimuth Modems (3 Channel )

    4009-7 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual 19.5. 400 MHz Base & Pedestal Unlimited Azimuth Modems (3 Channel) Combined Signals (-1,-2) Pass-Thru 950-3200 MHz RX IF, Injected 22Khz Tone DC LNB Voltage Select 400 MHz Pedestal M&C Connectors: RX IF L-Band SMA female Rotary Joint SMA female...

  • Page 98: Stabilized Antenna Pedestal Assembly

    4009-7 Installation Manual 4009-7 Technical Specifications 19.7. Stabilized Antenna Pedestal Assembly Type: Three-axis (Level, Cross Level, AZ) Stabilization: Torque Mode Servo Stab Accuracy: 0.1 degrees RMS, 0.2 degrees MAX in presence of specified ship motions (see below). Azimuth Motor: Size 23 Brushless DC Servo, Double Stacked w/ Encoder Level and Cross Level Motors, Size 23 Brushless DC Servo w/ Brake Inertial Reference:...

  • Page 99: Radome Assembly , 50

    4009-7 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual 19.8. Radome Assembly, 50” Type Frequency Tuned Material Composite foam/laminate Size: Diameter: 131.3 cm (51.75 inches) Height: 149.9 cm (59 inches) MAX 147.4 kg (325 lbs.) Including antenna pedestal. Installed weight RF attenuation Less than 0.3 dB @ 10.7-12.75 GHz, dry Less than 0.3 @ 14.0-14.5 GHz, dry Wind: Withstand relative average winds up to 56 m/sec (125 mph) from...

  • Page 100: Ade Pedestal Power Requirements

    4009-7 Installation Manual 4009-7 Technical Specifications 19.9. ADE Pedestal Power Requirements: Antenna AC Input Power 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, single phase 450 Watts MAX (brake release, pedestal drive and 8W BUC Antenna Power Consumption drive) 19.10. XX09 Environmental Specifications 19.10.1. Climatic Conditions Environmental condition Test Level...

  • Page 101: Transit Conditions

    4009-7 Technical Specifications 4009-7 Installation Manual 19.10.4. Transit Conditions Environmental Condition Test Level Drop (Transit Shock) 30 G @ 8 inches 19.11. Below Decks Equipment 19.11.1. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Refer to the information in the Specifications chapter of this Manual. 19.11.2.

  • Page 102: Multi-Conductor Cables (Customer Furnished)

    4009-7 Installation Manual 4009-7 Technical Specifications 19.12.3. Multi-conductor Cables (Customer Furnished) Due to the voltage loss across the multi-conductor cables, Sea Tel recommends the following wire gauge for the AC & DC multi-conductor cables used in our standard pedestal installations: Run Length Conductor Size up to 50 ft...

  • Page 103: Drawings

    DRAWINGS 4009-7 Installation Manual DRAWINGS The drawings listed below are provided as a part of this manual for use as a diagnostic reference. 20.1. D AC-2202 Antenna Control Unit Drawings 1 0 4 B Drawing Title     125411-1_M DAC-2202 w/ DVB Rackmount General Assembly 20-3  ...
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  • Page 105: Drawings

    SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 124265 G ENCLOSURE, 1U RACKMOUNT, DAC-2200 SER 1 EA 122300 LID, DAC-2200 SERIES ENCLOSURE 1 EA 120385-2 B1 BRACKET, LID, ACU ASS'Y, 4-40 PEM 1 EA 122445 FRONT PANEL ASS'Y, DAC-2202 1 EA 122307-1...
  • Page 106 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 124871 6.08 SOFTWARE, DAC-2202 ACU, GP32, STD 1 EA 108929-2 D POWER CORD, 110V AC (NOT SHOWN) 1 EA 109752-3 POWER CORD, 220V AC (NOT SHOWN) 1 EA 110959-1 C4 DECAL, SERIAL NUMBER/PATENT, SMALL...
  • Page 107 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 124265 G ENCLOSURE, 1U RACKMOUNT, DAC-2200 SER 1 EA 122300 LID, DAC-2200 SERIES ENCLOSURE 1 EA 120385-2 B1 BRACKET, LID, ACU ASS'Y, 4-40 PEM 1 EA 122445 FRONT PANEL ASS'Y, DAC-2202 1 EA 127166-1...
  • Page 108 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 124871 6.08 SOFTWARE, DAC-2202 ACU, GP32, STD 1 EA 108929-2 D POWER CORD, 110V AC (NOT SHOWN) 1 EA 109752-3 POWER CORD, 220V AC (NOT SHOWN) 1 EA 110959-1 C4 DECAL, SERIAL NUMBER/PATENT, SMALL...
  • Page 112 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 133928-1 GENERAL ASS'Y, 4009-7, MK2, GILAT 1 EA 129165-1 D RADOME ASS'Y, GA INSTALL, 50 IN, TX/R 1 EA 134189-1 BUC, GILAT, 4W 1 EA 127386-2 A3 LNB, SMW, KU BAND, QUAD LO 1 EA 125411-3 M DAC-2202, SCPC RCVR, 9 WIRE IF...
  • Page 113 This drawing and specifications are the property FINISH: APPROVED DATE: GILAT, 50 INCH RADOME of Cobham PLC. Neither this document, the information, or the specifications disclosed shall be reproduced or transferred in whole or in part for any purpose without the specific written...
  • Page 114 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 133928-1 GENERAL ASS'Y, 4009-7, MK2, GILAT 1 EA 128043-2 G FEED ASS'Y, 4009, KU-BAND 0 EA 122188-X (REF ONLY) LNB, KU-BAND, NJRC, TYPE F SEE SYSTEM BOM 0 EA 127386-X (REF ONLY) LNB, SMW, KU BAND, DUAL/TR...
  • Page 115 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 126144-1 D1 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, 180 DEG E-BEND 1 EA 114281-3 A3 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, 90 DEG. TWIST, 3 IN 1 EA 128534-4 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, H-BEND W/ FULL FLEX 1 EA 115551-320 E4 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, EXTENSION, 2 IN, GR 1 EA 128716-1...
  • Page 117 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 131829-1 RADOME ASS'Y, 50 IN, TUNED, WHITE 1 EA 130390-1 KIT, HARDWARE, GA TO RADOME, STD 2 EA 119801-012 CABLE TIE, NYLON, 4 IN, NATURAL 1 EA 111679-7 CABLE CLAMP, NYLON, .50 DIA, #8 MTG H 1 EA 111679-25...
  • Page 118 REVISION HISTORY REV ECO# DATE DESCRIPTION 7/13/09 RELEASED TO PRODUCTION. DEL ITEM 7; ITEM 10 WS ITEM 8; ITEM 5 WS QTY10; ITEM 51 QTY WS 7; ITEM 52 QTY WS 7; ITEM 53 QTY WS 7; 6911 10/05/09 ADDED ITEMS 8, 9, 20, 54, 99; ADDED NOTES 4, 5, 6. 6920 10-20-09 ADD BOMs: -2 TO -7 AND DASH TABLE.
  • Page 119 POSITION GAWITH CABLE EXIT TOWARDS CABLE PASS-THRU PLATE ROUTE CABLES AS SHOWN (GA) BASE PLATE DETAIL J (4 PLACES) DETAIL J GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) ATTACHMENT GROUND STRAP NOT SHOWN CABLE PASS THRU ASS'Y DETAIL D APPLY SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF ITEM 10 (AS SHOWN).
  • Page 121 Procedure, Radome Strain Relief Installation Purpose. To define the installation procedure for installing strain reliefs in “smooth base” radomes. Scope. This installation procedure applies to fiberglass radomes having Sea Tel’s standard four-hole mounting pattern, and M12 mounting hardware , in the 80-180 cm (34-66 in) nominal size range, typically referred to as “smooth”...
  • Page 122 Procedure, Radome Strain Relief Installation Making the holes PLANNING: Space has been allowed for up to 5 ea. strain reliefs, but, install only as many as needed. (Typically only 2-3 for TX/RX systems). Refer to Fig 2 then plan which hole positions to use. For 76-inch radomes lowest holes may be approx 1.5 inches from inside wall corner with floor (ref drawing 129416).
  • Page 123 Procedure, Radome Strain Relief Installation Measure, mark and drill pilot holes CAUTION: The hole locations cannot be determined accurately from outside of the radome. Using full scale drawing 132234, provided in the strain relief kit, measure mark and drill pilot holes from the inside out, and using only light pressure, use the small drill bit, (~1/8”...
  • Page 124 Procedure, Radome Strain Relief Installation Fig. 5 – Outside view. Rotate General Assembly (G.A.) Once cables have been installed, rotate General Assembly (G.A.), to ensure cables are routed properly and do not interfere with azimuth rotation. Fig. 6 – Inside view. Records.
  • Page 125 Procedure, Radome Strain Relief Installation Strain relief positioning for 80-180 cm (34-66 in) smooth based radomes, (May use Sea Tel drawing 132234 as template.) Document No Page 5 of 6 131226 Rev A Form # 117140-B...
  • Page 126 Procedure, Radome Strain Relief Installation Strain relief positioning for 193 cm (76-inch) radomes. (May use Sea Tel drawing 132234 as template.) Document No Page 6 of 6 131226 Rev A Form # 117140-B...
  • Page 127 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 2 EA 118169-4 CONNECTOR, MODULAR PLUG, RJ45 60 IN 119678 CABLE, FLAT MODULAR LINE CORD CABLE ASS'Y, RJ-45 SERIAL, 60 IN. PROD FAMILY EFF. DATE DRAWING SHT 1 OF COMMON 7/8/2010...
  • Page 129 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 37 IN 117950-5 CABLE, SHIELD CONTROL 9535 3 EA 121899-22 A2 PIN TERMINAL, CRIMP, 22 AWG, TRQS 3 EA 112267-13 SOCKET, SNAP N CRIMP, DB, 24-20 AWG 1 EA 110935-38 K1 CONNECTOR, D-SUB, DA-15S 1 EA 112570-12...
  • Page 131 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 112657 MACHINING, TERMINAL MOUNTING STRIP 1 EA 126865-2 PCB ASS'Y, TERMINAL MOUNTING STRIP, 5 1 EA 112936-36 D1 CABLE ASS'Y, D-SUB, 25 PIN, 36 IN 1 EA 116669-36 B1 CABLE ASS'Y, D-SUB, 9-PIN, 36 IN.
  • Page 132 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 112657 MACHINING, TERMINAL MOUNTING STRIP 1 EA 126865-2 PCB ASS'Y, TERMINAL MOUNTING STRIP, 5 1 EA 112936-36 D1 CABLE ASS'Y, D-SUB, 25 PIN, 36 IN 1 EA 116669-36 B1 CABLE ASS'Y, D-SUB, 9-PIN, 36 IN.
  • Page 135 SINGLE LEVEL MFG BILL OF MATERIAL FIND QTY PART NO REV DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATOR 1 EA 116880 G PANEL MACHINING, RACK, BASE MUX 1 EA 129613-2 D MODEM ASS'Y, 400MHZ FSK, 3 CH, BDE, R 1 EA 116388 D BRACKET, CONNECTOR 1 EA 115492-1 C1 ADAPTER, N(F)-SMA(F), W/FLANGE 8 EA 114588-107...

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