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  • Page 1 Saturn Bm Marine Class 2 Operator`s Manual...
  • Page 2 SATURN B - TELEPHONE DISTRESS CALL TRANSMISSION Saturn B Lift telephone handset DISTRESS Lift flap over DISTRESS BUTTON. ALARM Press and hold down ACKNOWLEDGE DISTRESS BUTTON Reception: at least 6 seconds. ACKNOWLEDGE DISTRESS Wait for dialing tone. PUSH BUTTON BUTTON ALARM INDICATOR Press -key to initiate...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring Ports * .......... 3.12 Incoming Call Route * ........3.16 Various Configurations * ........3.22 6. Appendices Printout of Lists and Settings * ......3.23 Cont`d on next page Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual Doc. No. QLZB911020 Rev. E 11/02...
  • Page 4 List of Terms ..........G-1 Appendix H MCU Maintenance ........H-1 Appendix J Rotary Joint ..........J-1 0434/00 A MEMBER OF CIRM This manual complies with MCU software version no. 5.XX © Nera SatCom AS, 2002 Saturn Bm – Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Service Address Calls ............... 1.13 Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls ........1.14 Using Telefax ................1.15 Connector Panel ................ 1.16 Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction General Saturn Bm Marine is an Inmarsat-B terminal providing access to the international terrestrial telephone network providing telephone, data and telefax service. chapter 4. System for an overview of satellite communications and the Inmarsat-B system. The figure below shows the basic parts of a Below Deck Equipment installation.
  • Page 8 Introduction Cont’d Below Deck Equipment - BDE Main Control Unit The Saturn Bm Main Control Unit (MCU) - which constitutes the major electronic part - is designed for wall or desktop installation. The MCU power requirement is 150 W at 11 - 34 VDC. Display Handset The Display Handset keypad and built-in display allows dialing and alphanumeric editing for communication and system control.
  • Page 9 Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started...
  • Page 10 The normal version can be run on a conventional PC w/printer. The GMDSS version can only be run on a dedicated PC delivered by NERA. Refer to the "Saturn B Telex, Operator’s Manual". Saturn B – Chapter 1. Getting Started...
  • Page 11 Introduction Cont’d Saturn B Data Service The Asynchronous Data Service (ASD) offers data transmission at 9.6 kbps via the built-in modem feature of the Saturn B terminal. Only modem communication software needs to be installed in the associated PC to allow data transfer. The Asynchronous Data Service is provided as standard feature.
  • Page 12 • Saturn B Lease Mode, a service offered by Inmarsat for parties that require closed network operation. • Nera EBM, Enhanced Bandwidth Module • Nera VBS, Variable Bandwidth Service The above service options are enhanced functions that must be bought, installed and activated in the Saturn B MCU (function no. 89, Enhanced Setup) to enable external modem operations in various configurations.

  • Page 13: Handset W/Display & Keypads

    Handset w/Display & Keypads The figure below shows all keys and indicators required for full operation and control of Saturn B. SHIFT SHIFT ALPHA SHIFT BAT ALPHA FUNC ALPHA ENTER Auxiliary keys: MORE/ SHIFT HELP FUNC ON/OFF LIST ALPHA LIST ENTER Number keys: PLAY...

  • Page 14: Starting Up

    Starting Up Switching ON The POWER Switch on the back panel of the Main Control Unit switches all basic units of the Saturn Bm terminal on/off: • the Display Handset • the Main Control Unit (MCU), and the Antenna Unit figure 1.3 for location of the POWER switch and POWER indicator.
  • Page 15 Starting Up Cont’d Note! Entering gyro data and initiating a satellite search require that the Saturn Bm User Level is extended to "Operator Level", see "Set- ting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation. Checking Heading Data Check the current heading input: •...
  • Page 16 Starting Up Cont’d Signal Quality Indication The signal quality indicators are displayed during communication and signal strength readout: 1 - 3 asterisks – increasing quality of communication. No asterisks – call may be possible, but uncertain. Observing Signal Strength Pressing SHIFT + 7 displays SHIFT the signal strength: Pressing MORE/HELP displays...

  • Page 17: Call From Display Handset

    Call from Display Handset Call through Default LES • Ready for operation: To check the default LES in this Ocean Region: (To modify, see "Selecting Default LES" in chapter 2. Operation.) Key in the international call prefix 00: ÄÖÜ ÄÖÜ Key in the country code, e.g.

  • Page 18: Call From Telephone

    Call from Telephone General A telephone is used for basic telephone calls. Control of functions and other facilities must be done from the Display Handset. Call through Default LES routes the call via the default Land Earth Station for the Ocean Region you are operat- ing in.

  • Page 19: Service Address Calls

    Service Address Calls General The LESs support special information services accessible with 2-digit Service Address Codes. See appendix B. Example of obtaining assistance from the International Operator where the default LES is situated: Lift handset and dial: Example of obtaining meterological information from a selected LES, e.g.

  • Page 20: Terrestrial Network And Priority Calls

    Terrestrial Network and Priority Calls Terrestrial Network Dialing through terrestrial network is only possible using selected LES. The number may be in the range of 0 to 127. Example of call through selected LES, e.g. Eik, and network 1: Priority Calls The following call priority levels are recognized by the Inmarsat system: 0 –...

  • Page 21: Using Telefax

    Using Telefax General Fax calls placed through the Saturn B are telefax only. Any telephone handset connected to the telefax machine is for dialing purposes only. To send a fax, use the same dialing sequence as when using a telephone, either through the default LES, or a selected one: "Call from Telephone".

  • Page 22: Connector Panel

    Connector Panel The figure below shows the location of the power ON/OFF switch and power indicator, as well as all connectors accessible on the rear panel of the Main Control Unit (MCU). For connections, refer to the Saturn Bm Installation Manual. Power indicator TEL.1 TEL.2...
  • Page 23 * Functions marked with a star are only accessible when Saturn Bm is set in OPERATOR LEVEL. "Setting User Level". Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn Bm – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Using The Display Handset

    Chapter 2. Operation Using the Display Handset Idle Mode The following message appears in the display when in IDLE mode: Hook ON/OFF The Display Handset is secured in a desk- or wall-mounted bracket: A magnet toggles the internal hook switch. The switch can also be toggled with the combined HOOK ON/OFF and ESCAPE key: Beeps in the Handset Before contact is established with the selected LES beeps indicate...
  • Page 26 Using the Display Handset Cont’d Volume Control The received volume in the Display Handset may be adjusted during a call: LIST • Reducing the volume: • Increasing the volume: LIST The volume is reset when clearing the call. Light in Display and Keys Illumination of the display and keys is turned on and off as follows: LIGHT SHIFT...
  • Page 27 Using the Display Handset Cont’d Moving about in the Display To scroll up/down through LIST functions or choices: LIST To move to next choice or enter the selected one: ENTER To move back to previous position or display: Note! Entered changes are lost when pressing ESCAPE.
  • Page 28 Using the Display Handset Cont’d Call Duration The duration of a call as it proceeds can be read in the display, as well as the accumulated time of all calls. Ongoing call duration: SHIFT (remains until next call) MORE/ Accumulated time: HELP (Reset with DEL key) Call Clearing Messages...

  • Page 29: Functions

    Functions General The many functions available are explained throughout this chapter. See list of functions in table 2.1, and appendix Each menu and function is assigned a specific number. • A function may be selected directly by its number, for example LAST NUMBER LIST (11): FUNC •...
  • Page 30 Functions Cont’d 1 – NUMBER LISTS AND USER LEVEL SHORT NUMBER LIST LAST NUMBER LIST SET USER LEVEL SET PASSWORD See description of "Enhanced Functions". GROUP ID NUMBERS 2 – REGION AND ANTENNA CTRL CURRENT OCEAN REGION GEOGRAPHIC POSITION NAV AREA IMO SAR AREA WMO AREA ICAO SAR AREA...
  • Page 31 Functions Cont’d Shortcuts Some of the functions may be entered directly from IDLE mode: SHIFT ENTER SHIFT ÄÖÜ LIST LIST PLAY ALPHA Saturn Bm – Chapter 2. Operation...

  • Page 32: Selecting Ocean Region

    Selecting Ocean Region General Some geographic locations allow contact with more than one Ocean Region satellite. It is recommended to choose an Ocean Region providing good signal quality and cost-effective communication. Use the Satellite Coverage Map in appendix A to select the Ocean Region at your location: Ocean Region Ref.

  • Page 33: Short Numbers

    Fetch short number entry by LES 004 using prefix 23 (e.g. no.1): PLAY 004767244700 modify using DEL if wanted, and send the number: Nera Satcom Enter list alphabetically: ALPHA 004767244700 The search character of the short name is uppercase, the remaining ones lowercase.
  • Page 34 Short Numbers Cont’d Editing/entering Short Numbers Select SHORT FUNC NUMBER LIST function (10): ÄÖÜ LIST Scroll through list to edit existing entry: ENTER LIST (pressing sends selected number) Key in new short number (up to 99) e.g.: (Short number no.1 is proposed if list is empty) Use the default LES : ENTER ENTER...
  • Page 35 Short Numbers Cont’d Erasing Short Numbers Select SHORT NUMBER LIST function (10): FUNC ÄÖÜ LIST Scroll through list: ENTER LIST if required, display full name MORE/ and remaining digits: HELP Press and hold DELete key: LIGHT and respond by pressing "Y": YZÆ...

  • Page 36: Last Number Redialing

    Last Number Redialing General Saturn B may store a total of 10 numbers for redialing from the Dis- play Handset. Each number may comprise up to 22 digits. The list of last dialed numbers is cleared when turning off the equipment. The telephone can only redial one number per port.

  • Page 37: Active Alarms

    Active Alarms General The triangle indicator in the display flashes when an alarm condition occurs, or when an important message has been received. The indicator stops flashing once the alarm has been read. Procedure SHIFT ENTER Read the message: MORE/ Check when it occurred: HELP LIST...

  • Page 38: Info Log

    Info Log General Alarm conditions that have occurred are logged as a list of messages that may be read out in the display. The log may also include informa- tion that has not caused the triangle alarm indicator to flash. The log readout includes a specific reference number of the alarm and when it occurred.

  • Page 39: Clear Cause Log

    Clear Cause Log * General Abnormal conditions that have caused the call to be cleared are logged as they occur. The log also includes a specific reference number of the clear cause and when it occurred. The messages are retained even when turning off power. Clear Cause Log Readout Select CLEAR PLAY...

  • Page 40: Terminal Status

    Terminal Status * General Function no. 33 lists system settings (for service purposes). Readout of Settings Select TERMINAL FUNC STATUS function (33): Press ENTER to display list of settings: ENTER LIST Scroll through list: LIST and revert: 2.16 Saturn Bm – Chapter 2. Operation...

  • Page 41: Setting User Level

    Setting User Level General The Saturn B user program is accessible from two different levels: • USER LEVEL (1) – the basic level set automatically at power up. • OPERATOR LEVEL (2) – the advanced level which provides access to all functions. Operator level functions are marked with a star: * To change e.g.

  • Page 42: Selecting Default Les

    Selecting Default LES General The default Land Earth Station for an Ocean Region is automatically used if the user does not select a specific one (see "Call from Dis- play Handset: Call through Selected LES" in chapter 1. Getting Started). The default LES for each Ocean Region is selectable.

  • Page 43: System Information

    System Information * The following information may be retrieved from your terminal (examples): MES ID (function no.40) displays the forward transmission identification digits (LES-to-MES direction). The ID is specific for each MES. MCU Program Version (function no.41) displays the title and the revision number of the Main Control Unit (MCU) system program.

  • Page 44: Group Calls

    Group Calls * General Group Calls permit broadcasting of messages to a selected group of MESs, such as a fleet at sea. The Group Id number function no. 14 displays the Id numbers used to address your particular Saturn B MES. The Id number is set by LES/ NCS.

  • Page 45: Geographic Position

    Geographic Position * General The ship’s geographic position, speed and heading may be updated automati- cally by navigation data entered via the NMEA-183 connector. If not connected, the position may be entered manually from the keypad as described below. When not updated within 8 hours (or within 5 minutes after restart), the warning "GEO POS NOT SET"...

  • Page 46: Satellite Search

    Satellite Search * Automatic Satellite Searching The Saturn Bm offers two types of automatically started searches: Initial Search performed when: • turning on power • restarting the equipment, or • Ocean Region changed by user. Auto Search performed when: • synchronization with the satellite has been missing for more than a preset timeout.
  • Page 47 Satellite Search * Cont’d Fast Tracking At the end of a search, Saturn Bm performs a fine-tuning of the antenna position around the strongest detected signal. Fast Tracking increases the accuracy of the antenna pointing towards the satellite. Direct-to-Satellite Search The direct-to-satellite mode provides the quickest search (levels 6 or 7, see below).
  • Page 48 Satellite Search * Cont’d 5: FULL_SEARCH Search on all NCSC frequencies in all Ocean Regions. Up to 32 hemispheric searches, starting with the active NCSC frequency in the current Ocean Region. FULL_SEARCH is the default selection for Auto Search. 6: DIRECT_SAT Points the antenna directly at the satellite for the current Ocean Region.
  • Page 49 Satellite Search * Cont’d Manually Initiated Search The Manually Initiated Search is recommended when entering an Ocean Region for the first time. To start a search: Select SEARCH FOR PLAY SATELLITE function (26): FUNC ENTER Activate the search function: ENTER Activate the search function: Start the search: ENTER...

  • Page 50: Heading Input

    Heading Input * Reading Compass Data Select PLAY LIGHT FUNC READ/SET function (29): YZÆ Check setting: ENTER Entering Gyro Heading (if installed) Enter current gyro heading: ENTER 0 . . 360 degrees Verify the setting: ENTER 2.26 Saturn Bm – Chapter 2. Operation...

  • Page 51: Antenna Azimuth Limit

    Antenna Azimuth Limit Operational Area The antenna can rotate a "distance" of maximum 530°. See below. The antenna will normally stay inside the 60° - 470° operational area. Rewind Area When in IDLE mode moving into one of the 5° - 60° or 470° - 525° Rewind Areas (shaded), the antenna automatically rewinds 360°...

  • Page 52: Manual Antenna Pointing

    Manual Antenna Pointing * Relative Pointing Suitable for manual search of the satellite based on Signal/Noise (S/N) ratio. The stronger the signal the higher S/N value. The antenna is directed manually using the arrow keys. The azimuth movement increases in speed as you hold down the key. Procedure: Select ANT.REL PLAY...
  • Page 53 Manual Antenna Pointing * Cont’d Absolute Pointing The antenna can be directed towards the satellite by entering the required azimuth and elevation angle data. Procedure: Select ANT.ABS PLAY FUNC POINTING function (27): Check current elevation and azimuth angles: ENTER (the higher signal/noise value the better communication) Key in required azimuth ENTER...

  • Page 54: Message Indicator

    Message Indicator The Message Indicator is activated on reception of telex, telefax and data calls. See description below. FAX MESSAGE DATA MESSAGE TELEX MESSAGE RESET For setting of response on the Message Indicator, see "Various Configurations" in chapter 3. Configuration. 2.30 Saturn Bm –...

  • Page 55: Distress Alarm

    Distress Alarm The Distress Alarm provides activation and indication of an alert transmission and reception. Distress Test" Configuring Ports Nera Saturn B ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE The Distress Alarm automatically reverts to normal mode after 30 seconds. Distress Test" Saturn Bm – Chapter 2. Operation...

  • Page 57: Functions Marked With A Star Are Only Accessible When

    * Functions marked with a star are only accessible when Saturn Bm is set in OPERATOR LEVEL. "Setting User Level" in chapter 2. Operation. Nera SatCom AS reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the equipment without notice. Saturn Bm – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Setting Display Contrast

    Setting Display Contrast * General The contrast in the LCD display may be adjusted using function no. 51. Procedure Select CONTRAST FUNC ADJUST function (51): Press ENTER to ENTER display the present contrast level: LIST Reduce the contrast: increase the contrast: LIST Observe change in display contrast ENTER...

  • Page 60: Setting Ringing Volume

    Setting Ringing Volume * General The level of the ringing signal in the Display Handset may be adjust- ed using function no. 52: Procedure Select RING PLAY VOLUME ADJUST function (52): FUNC Press ENTER to ENTER display the current sound level: LIST Reduce the volume: increase the volume:...

  • Page 61: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time * Time Reference The date and time is set to UTC (GMT) at the factory. It is recom- mended to leave this setting if correct. Warning! The system is automatically restarted at SET TIME. All calls will be disconnected. Example Select DATE AND TIME function (53):...

  • Page 62: Area Group Calls

    Area Group Calls * General Reception of information/messages may be specified for the following systems: • Navigation Area: NAVAREA function no. 22 • IMO Search and Rescue: IMO SAR function no. 23 • WMO Area: WMO AREA function no. 24 •...

  • Page 63: Les Capabilities

    LES Capabilities * General Information about the capability of all LESs in all Ocean Regions is auto- matically stored in Saturn B. The information can only be read when syn- chronized with the NCS. The abbreviations signify the following capabilities: VFD: Voice, fax and/or data Distress...

  • Page 64: Selecting Stand-Alone Les

    Selecting Stand-alone LES * General In the event of an NCS (Network Coordinating Station) failure, some LESs provide "Stand-alone" capabilities by transmission of the call announcement and channel assignment messages normally con- veyed by the NCS. A stand-alone LES does not maintain full connectivity between MESs and LESs for fixed-originated calls, but connectivity for mobile- originated calls is not affected by NCS failure.

  • Page 65: Selecting Default Distress Les

    Selecting Default Distress LES * General The "Distress LES" function (55) is used to enter the default Land Earth Station for the reception of a Distress Alert Message. An LES with distress capability must be selected for each Ocean Region. When starting Saturn Bm for the first time in an Ocean Region, a Default Distress LES is automatically selected.

  • Page 66: Distress Test

    Distress Test * General The "Distress Test" function (56) permits a "distress alert" to be sent to the LES without actually initiating a distress activity. A Default Distress LES must be entered prior to performing the test, "Selecting Default Distress LES".

  • Page 67: Compass Type

    Compass Type * General Data on the ship’s heading is needed for the antenna autotracking system to operate, and is continuously supplied by the ship’s gyro compass. The direction data is automatically updated as the heading alters. Saturn Bm uses the gyro signal for antenna tracking. When using the Saturn Bm for the first time, the external gyro course must be entered manually.

  • Page 68: Antenna Configuration

    Antenna Configuration * Presettable Operating Parameters: • Automatic satellite tracking on/off. • Disabling/enabling of the antenna High Power Amplifier (HPA). • Timeout limit for Auto Search initiation after missing sync. • Antenna type selection, ordinary Antenna or Rotary Joint Antenna •...
  • Page 69 Antenna Configuration * Cont’d Set Antenna type: ENTER ÄÖÜ 0 = Antenna without Rotary Joint (default) 1 = Antenna with Rotary Joint Set the level for the Initial Search: ENTER Valid value: 0 . . 7 Set thelevel for the Auto search: ENTER Valid value: 0 .

  • Page 70: Configuring Ports

    Configuring Ports * Default Services The default service for the end terminals are as follows: Display Handset : Telephone TEL.1 : Telephone TEL.2 : Telefax TEL.3 : Nothing TEL.4 : Nothing TEL.5 : Nothing Each end terminal is assigned a specific 9-digit Inmarsat Mobile Number (IMN), which is part of the called number.
  • Page 71 Configuring Ports * Cont’d Selecting End Terminal Service Select CONFIGURE PORTS function (70): FUNC ÄÖÜ ("Operator level function") ENTER the list of connectors, and if required scroll down to the one to be reprogrammed: ENTER Pressing MORE/HELP displays the current Originating Id for each end terminal connector: LIST HANDSET: OI = 1...
  • Page 72 Configuring Ports * Cont’d Deleting End Terminal Service Be aware that all incoming call routes established to a port must be deleted (function 71) before configuration of a port is permitted. Procedure: Select CONFIGURE PORTS function (70): FUNC ÄÖÜ ( *operator level function) ENTER the list of connectors, and ENTER scroll down to wanted port, e.g.
  • Page 73 Configuring Ports * Cont’d Setup (Example with all Ports Configured) Saturn B is delivered with the Handset, TEL.1, TEL.2 and PC connectors configured with default end terminal Originating & Destination Ids. The TEL.3 through TEL.5 connectors must be configured at the installation of the equip- ment.

  • Page 74: Incoming Call Route

    Incoming Call Route * General The Incoming Call route function no. 71 is used to link a received call to the wanted end terminal connector(s). As a default, the HANDSET, TEL.1, and TEL.2 connectors have been set up with a standard pair of OI/DIs, see previous page.
  • Page 75 Incoming Call Route * Cont’d Deleting Call Route When e.g. changing the service of a connector from telefax to tele- phone, the route established to the particular connector must be deleted. (Be aware that the OI and DI numbers may be different). Example: Select INCOMING FUNC...
  • Page 76 Incoming Call Route * Cont’d Routing Table (Example) The table below shows examples of routing of incoming calls (with IMNs and Destination Ids provided by Inmarsat) to the end terminals. As indicated, some of the incoming calls have been extended to also call other end terminals.
  • Page 77 Incoming Call Route * Cont’d To check the settings in the Routing Table (see preceding page) Select INCOMING CALL ROUTE function (71): FUNC (* operator level function) Read out Display Handset service and Destination Id: ENTER check setting: MORE/ HELP LIST 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Scroll down to DI no.2:...
  • Page 78 Incoming Call Route * Cont’d Extended Routing of Incoming Calls To route TEL.1 (DI=2) also to HANDSET (DI=1): Select INCOMING CALL ROUTE function (71): FUNC ENTER list of DIs: ENTER MORE/ Check current setting: HELP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 LIST Scroll down to DI no.2: Accept service type (or key in):...
  • Page 79 Incoming Call Route * Cont’d Changing Call Route from FAX to PHONE To change the routing to TEL.2 from FAX to PHONE, (DI=17 to DI=3): Select INCOMING FUNC CALL ROUTE function (71): ENTER ENTER list of DIs: LIST Scroll down to DI no.17: Press and hold the DEL key: LIGHT press the Y-key to delete existing setup:...

  • Page 80: Various Configurations

    Various Configurations * General The "Various Config" function (77) is used to select the following default settings: • Routing of printouts to PRINTER or DTE port. • Routing of Service Announcements from LES/NCS. • Setting of response on the remote Message Indicator. •...

  • Page 81: Printout Of Lists And Settings

    Printout of Lists and Settings * General With a serial printer connected to the PRINTER port on the Main control Unit, it is possible to print out lists and settings from the Saturn B terminal. The printer must be set as follows: •...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4. Maintenance Contents General ..................4.1 Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 85: General

    General No regular maintenance is required. Saturn Bm – Chapter 4. Maintenance...
  • Page 87 Contents Chapter 5. System Description ................... 5.1 Communication ................5.3 Antenna Pointing ................. 5.8 Satellite Searching ..............5.10 Saturn Bm Marine – Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Description

    Description Inmarsat-B System Inmarsat-B is a satellite communication system providing highly- reliable telephone, data and facsimile communications to and from mobile subscribers anywhere within the coverage area of the INMAR- SAT system, from 70°S to 70°N. NCS: LES: MES: TELEPHONE NETWORKS TELEX NETWORKS...
  • Page 90 Description Cont’d System Satellites 178°E The positions of the four sys- tem satellites are indicated in Figure 5.2. The satellites are posi- tioned in a geostation- Pacific Ocean Region ary orbit above the equator at approxi- mately 35700 km altitude. Atlantic Ocean Region (West) Indian Ocean Region In geostationary orbit,...

  • Page 91: Communication

    The digital technology used in the system ensures complete privacy for the calls. The Saturn Bm Marine terminal consists of only two units, the Above Deck Equipment (ADE) and the Below Deck Equipment (BDE), with a single cable connecting them.
  • Page 92 Communication Cont’d Services • Duplex telephone calls – basic telephony services. • Simplex telephone calls – LES-to-mobile only. • Duplex telefax – CCITT Group 3 facsimile services, 9.6 kbps. • Simplex telefax calls – LES-to-mobile only. • Simplex Group ID addressing – to a selected group of mobiles. •...
  • Page 93 Communication Cont’d Saturn Bm – Chapter 5. System...
  • Page 94 Communication Cont’d Calls to Mobiles Calls are made as ordinary international (Satellite) calls where each Ocean Region has an international country code. If an area is cov- ered by more than one satellite, it is necessary that the caller knows which satellite (Ocean Region) the mobile is tuned to.
  • Page 95 Communication Cont’d Saturn Bm – Chapter 5. System...

  • Page 96: Satellite Coverage Map

    Antenna Pointing General The antenna is highly directive and must be pointed accurately at the satellite to achieve optimum receiving and transmitting conditions. During normal operation the antenna is kept pointed at the satellite by the auto-tracking system of Saturn Bm. However, before the auto-tracking can take over, the antenna must be brought within a certain angle of the satellite.
  • Page 97 Antenna Pointing Cont’d Azimuth Angle The azimuth angle is the angle be- tween north and the horizontal satel- lite direction as seen from the ship. Example: 259° azimuth The actual azimuth angle for the satellites relative to the ship’s position can be found on the Azimuth Map in appendix A.

  • Page 98: Satellite Searching

    Satellite Searching Introduction The Saturn Bm may find a satellite and obtain synchronization in one of several ways: • searching automatically when required. • the user starts a search from the keypad. • the user moves the antenna using the keypad. Automatically Initiated Search Two different “search types”...
  • Page 99 Satellite Searching Cont’d The Saturn Bm search algorithms are designed to find a satellite as soon as possible. The FULL_SEARCH level, covering all NCSC frequencies for each of the eight Ocean Regions may cause the antenna to perform up to 32 hemispheric (sky) searches.
  • Page 100 Satellite Searching Cont’d Active NCSC Frequency The active NCSC frequency here is the frequency that Saturn Bm assumes is the active one. Saturn Bm uses the frequency that was active the last time the actual Ocean Region was used. When using an Ocean Region for the first time, the active NCSC frequency is selected as default, i.e.
  • Page 101 Satellite Searching Cont’d The difference between Initial Search and Auto Search is that Auto Search makes a 360 degree azimuth search prior to the hemispheric search(es): ACTIVE_FREQ During Initial Search the system tunes to the last used NCSC fre- quency and makes one hemispheric search. The antenna moves to the position where the best signal was detected during the search.
  • Page 102 Satellite Searching Cont’d ALL_REGIONS An ALL_REGIONS search starts as an ACTIVE_FREQ search. But if no signal is found, hemispheric searches are tried on the active NCSC frequencies for the other Ocean Regions. If a signal is found during one of the hemispheric searches, that hemispheric search is completed, and the antenna moves to the position where the best signal was detected.
  • Page 103 Satellite Searching Cont’d When starting Saturn Bm in an Ocean Region for the first time, and synchronization is not obtained after start-up, check that the Ocean Region setting is correct and start a Manually Initiated Search from the keypad: Starting a Search from the Keypad The Manually Initiated Search may be useful if an Initial Search or Auto Search fails to obtain synchronization with a satellite, or when you enter an Ocean Region for the first time (or when the active...
  • Page 105 Contents Chapter 5. Appendices Appendix A Satellite Coverage Map ........A-1 List of Land Earth Stations ....... A-2 Azimuth Map ............ A-4 Elevation Map ..........A-5 NAVAREA Codes ..........A-6 Appendix B Telephone Country Codes ....... B-1 Service Address Codes ........B-5 Appendix C Cabling Diagram ..........

  • Page 107: Appendix A Satellite Coverage Map

    Appendix A Appendix A – Satellite Coverage Map Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 108: List Of Land Earth Stations

    List of Land Earth Stations Appendix A – List of Land Earth Stations LES NAME OPERATOR LES CODE Atlantic Ocean East Region – (AOR-E) Aussaguel France Telecom Aussaguel Singapore Telecom Burum KDD (Japan) Burum Station 12 (Netherlands) Telenor (Norway) Fucino Telecom Italy Goonhilly BT (UK)
  • Page 109 Appendix A – List of Land Earth Stations Cont’d Indian Ocean Region – (IOR) Arvi VSNL (India) Aussaguel France Telecom Burum Station 12 (Netherlands) Cape d’Aguilar Hong Kong Telecom BT (UK) Telenor (Norway) Eurasia Comsat (USA) Fucino Telecom Italy Jabaton Datastream Technology (Brunei) Jatiluhur Indosat (Indonesia)

  • Page 110: Azimuth Map

    Azimuth Map Appendix A – Azimuth Map Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 111: Elevation Map

    Elevation Map Appendix A – Elevation Map Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 112: Navarea Codes

    Appendix A – NAVAREA Codes Area Code VIII XIII Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 113: Telephone Country Codes

    Appendix B – Telephone Country Codes Explanation with examples: default LES: selected LES: appendix A Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...
  • Page 114 Appendix B – Telephone Country Codes Cont’d Afghanistan (Islamic State of) ......93 Cuba .............. 53 Albania (Republic of) ........855 Cyprus (Republic of) ........357 Algeria (People’s Democratic Republic of) ..21 Czech Republic ..........42 American Samoa ......... 684 Angola (Republic of) ........
  • Page 115 Appendix B – Telephone Country Codes Cont’d Ireland ............353 New Zealand ..........64 Israel (State of) ..........972 Nicaragua............. 505 Italy ..............39 Niger (Republic of the) ......... 227 Ivory Cost (Republic of) ......225 Nigeria (Federal Republic of) ....... 234 Niue ...........
  • Page 116 Appendix B – Telephone Country Codes Cont’d Tajikistan (Republic of) ........7 Uruguay (Eastern Republic of) ....598 Tanzania (United Republic of) ..... 255 Uzbekistan (Republic of) ........7 Thailand ............66 Togolese Republic ........228 Vanuatu (Republic of) ........678 Tokelau ............

  • Page 117: Service Address Codes

    Appendix B – Service Address Codes Abbreviated dialing ........23 Maritime assistance ........39 Access to maritime packet assembly/ Maritime enquiries .......... 31 disassembly ........... 20 Medical advice ..........32 Administration specialized use ....6(X) Medical assistance ........38 Automatic ............00 Meteorological reports ........
  • Page 119 Above Deck Equipment Below Deck Equipment Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 121: Appendix D List Of Alarm Messages

    List of Alarm Messages Appendix D Appendix D – List of Alarm Messages Display Comments Action Message RX LOCK Receiver synthesizer out of lock Replace MCB board. FAILURE ANTENNA LINK No communication with antenna. If also ANTENNA INIT FAILURE, FAILURE check FUNC.
  • Page 122 Appendix D – List of Alarm Messages Cont’d Display Comments Action Message NVRAM CRC NVRAM in Main Control Unit If one of the two last records in FAILURE (MCU) erased or defective. the "INFO LOG" (FUNC.31), then information only. No alarm. GROUP ID Error occurred when trying to Information only.
  • Page 123 Wrong software version loaded Check that BOOT and MCU XX.XX in Main Control Unit (MCU), or software match. wrong BOOT PROM version. Enter opening key provided by Nera. FUNCTIONALTY Enhanced function inconsistency Enter opening key provided by IS LOST Nera. TRAFFIC LOG Traffic log erased.
  • Page 124 Appendix D – List of Alarm Messages Cont’d Display Comments Action Message X-LEV. DRIVE Not possible to keep the level Check operation of all step motor FAILURE (ANT) platform assy in level in X-axis phases Replace PCU Replace level sensor Replace X-level rate sensor AZ/EL DRIVE Elevation drive failure.

  • Page 125: List Of Start-Up Messages

    Appendix D – List of Start-up Messages Display Comments Message PLEASE WAIT Only occurs at power up or when trying to load new software. CPU FLASH ID Cannot load new system program: problem with hardware. CPU BURN ERR Failure when loading new system program: hardware error. CPU RAM ERR Cannot start system: hardware error.

  • Page 126: List Of Terminal Status Messages

    Appendix D – List of Terminal Status Messages Display Comments Message RX SIGNAL AGC active TX1 LOCK TX1 synchronized TX2 LOCK TX2 synchronized LO LOCK Local oscillator locked OSC LOCK Oscillator locked TX ENABLE Transmitter on TX INPUT Transmitter output low TX INPUT Transmitter output high NOT IN USE...

  • Page 127: List Of Clear Causes

    Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Display Ref No. Action Comments Message 0000/000 UNSPECIFlED REASON 1021/000 OFF_HOOK TRY AGAIN Off Hook was not received from addressed MES TIMEOUT terminal within time limit. 1081/000 TERMINAL ID The specified MES terminal number has not been MISMATCH installed 1141/000...
  • Page 128 Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Cont'd Display Ref No. Action Comments Message 12B1/005 UNSUCCESSFUL TRY AGAIN MES is clearing due to timeout. Waiting for assignment CALL ATTEMPT from NCS during distress call. 12B1/008 LES TRY NEW LES Signal NUMBER from user carries an illegal CES ac- UNDEFINED cess code parameter.
  • Page 129 Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Cont'd S e r v i c e Display Ref No. Action Comments Message 12B1/029 ELEVATION Calculation of elevation zone is in progress ESTIMATION 12B1/030 OCEAN REGION Ocean region registration is in progress REGISTRATION 12B1/031 ANTENNA TRY LATER...
  • Page 130 Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Cont'd Display Ref No. Action Comments Message 12B1/054 RESTRICTION CALL AGENT Access restricted due to Enhanced Function DIAL 33# inconsistency. 12B1/055 ANTENNA CMD A command to the ACU was not accepted (4 times), NOT ACCEPTED link restarted.
  • Page 131 Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Cont'd Display Ref No. Action Comments Message 1581/000 SERVICE NOT TRY NEW LES LES is not equipped to provide the specified service. PROVIDED 1591/1000 SERVICE NOT TRY AGAIN LES is equipped to, but not currently able to provide AVAILABLE the service.
  • Page 132 Appendix D – List of Clear Causes Cont'd Display Ref No. Action Comments Message 15E1/000 FORCED LES is attempting to clear an MES which has sent an RELEASE SCPC channel release message, but is found still to be transmitting 5.12 s later. 1651/000 TRY AGAIN LES is rejecting the call because an appropriate channel...

  • Page 133: Appendix E Handset Functions

    Appendix E – Handset Functions Explanation of keys: LIST FUNC LIST MORE/ ENTER HELP Menus: FUNC ENTER (1)0 1– (2)0 (1)1 2– (3)0 (2)1 * (1)2 3– (2)2 * (1)3 * (3)1 4– (4)0 (3)2 * (2)3 * (1)4 * (5)0 * (4)1 * 5–...
  • Page 134 HELP (Fullname + more digits) (Next entry e.g. no. 5) ☞ ☞ ☞ NUMBER LISTS SHORT NUMBER EDIT MODE LES_CODE NO VALUE => NERA AS ERASE ENTER ENTER ENTER AND USER LEV. LIST DEFAULT LES 4✳0047668447 1Ð ☞ ☞ FULL NUMBER...
  • Page 135 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d ☞ ☞ ☞ For help For page 2 MORE/ ☞ FUNC To revert LIST page HELP ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ENT = SELECT COMMAND CURRENT OCEAN REGION EDIT MODE ENTER REGION AND ENTER ENTER ENTER AOR–W ACCEPTED...
  • Page 136 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d Continued ☞ ☞ ☞ For help For page 2 MORE/ To revert FUNC page HELP ☞ ☞ ☞ REGION AND SEARCH FOR COMMAND REQUESTING PRESS ENTER ESC TO ABORT ENTER ENTER ENTER ANTENNA CTRL SATELLITE ACCEPTED TO SEARCH...
  • Page 137 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d ☞ LIST ☞ ☞ ☞ For help For page 2 MORE/ To revert FUNC page HELP ☞ ☞ ALARMS AND ACTIVE ACU FAILED 1993. 10. 18 (Example) ENTER ENTER MESSAGES ALARMS 11 : 41 : 19 3Ð...
  • Page 138 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d ☞ LIST ☞ ☞ ☞ For page 2 For help MORE/ To revert FUNC page HELP ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ TERMINAL DEFAULT LES AOR W EDIT MODE DEFCES_ID DEFAULT LES AOR W ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 1 ❚...
  • Page 139 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d Continued ☞ ☞ ☞ For help For page 2 MORE/ FUNC To revert page HELP ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ TERMINAL AOR–W EDIT MODE ALONE LES AOR–W STAND-ALONE STANDALONE ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 0 ❚ CONFIG LES 0 LES 0...
  • Page 140 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d ☞ LIST ☞ ☞ ☞ For page 2 For help MORE/ To revert FUNC page HELP ☞ BULLETIN ENTER BOARD DATA 6Ð ☞ ☞ ☞ ENT = SELECT LIST ENTER ENTER AOR–W CAPABILITIES ☞ ENT = SELECT ☞...
  • Page 141 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d ☞ ☞ ☞ For help For page 2 Continued MORE/ FUNC To revert page HELP ☞ INSTALLATION ☞ ☞ INCOMING TELEPHONY RING H12345P ENTER ENTER ENTER COMMANDS CALL ROUTE 1✳✳✳✳✳ 7Ð ☞ ☞ TELEPHONY RING H12345P LIST ENTER...
  • Page 142 Appendix E – Handset Functions Cont’d ☞ ☞ ☞ For help For page 2 MORE/ FUNC To revert ☞ page LIST HELP ☞ ENHANCED Functions no.80 Ð 88 depend ENTER FUNCTIONS on Saturn configuration 8Ð ☞ LIST ☞ LIST ENHANCED ☞...

  • Page 143: Appendix F Configuration Tables

    Appendix F Appendix F – Configuration Tables Blank tables PORT CONFIGURATION Connector Service Comments HANDSET TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5 ROUTING OF INCOMING CALLS Connectors on MCU Ser- Comments vice HDST TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5 Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...
  • Page 144 Appendix F – Configuration Tables Cont'd Tables filled in with examples PORT CONFIGURATION Connector Service Comments HANDSET TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5 ROUTING OF INCOMING CALLS Connectors on MCU Ser- Comments vice HDST TEL.1 TEL.2 TEL.3 TEL.4 TEL.5 Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 145: Appendix G List Of Terms

    Appendix G Appendix G – List of Terms AOR-E Atlantic Ocean Region East. AOR-W Atlantic Ocean Region West. AZIMUTH horizontal direction angle between north and, e.g. the direction to the satellite. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a stand- ard character encoding scheme widely used in computers and com- munications.
  • Page 146 Appendix G – List of Terms Cont’d Geostationary position of satellite approximately 36,000 km above the surface of the Earth at the equator; satellite rotates with Earth and therefore appears fixed in space. Group Calls an EGC service that enables many MESs to receive same message.
  • Page 147 Appendix G – List of Terms Cont’d may also be called SES (Ship Earth Station) or, if on aircraft, AES (Aeronautical Earth Station). MID Maritime Identification Digits MSI Maritime Safety Information, urgent safety-related messages transmitted via EGC. NAVAREA , sea area of the world for Coastal Warnings; total of 16 (also called MSI area).
  • Page 148 Appendix G – List of Terms Cont’d RCC Rescue Coordination Centre RHCP Right Hand Circular Polarization ROM Read-Only Memory, microchip memory that stores fixed pro- grams. Rx Receive. SAR Search And Rescue, organisations that perform search and rescue at sea; usually have land base that often is interconnected to Inmarsat systems.

  • Page 149: Appendix Hmcu Maintenance

    Appendix H Appendix H – MCU Maintenance The air intake for the Main Control Unit cooling fan must be cleaned from time to time to prevent overheating. Use a vacuum cleaner and cloth. Saturn Bm – Chapter 6. Appendices...

  • Page 151: Appendix J Rotary Joint

    Appendix J Appendix J – Rotary Joint Saturn Bm Mk2 Antenna with Rotary Joint The Saturn Bm Satellite terminal Antenna is sometimes fitted with Rotary Joint that allows unlimited azimuth rotation. The Rotary Joint is installed in the Antenna as described in the Saturn Bm Installation Manual.
  • Page 153 Index Contrast 3.1 Country codes 5.6 Abbreviated dialing 2.9 Above Deck Equipment 1.3, 5.3 Absolute pointing 2.29 Date & time Access level 2.17 setting on handset 3.3 Active alarms 2.13 Default LES ADE 1.3, 5.3 selection of 2.18 Alarm messages selection of distress LES 3.7 list of D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4 Default services 3.12...
  • Page 154 Index Cont’d Read/set compass 2.26 Relative pointing 2.28 Land Earth Station, LES 5.1 Satellite search 2.22 description G-2 Selecting default distress LES 3.7 list of A-2, A-3 Selecting default LES 2.18 Last number Selecting Ocean Region 2.8 fetching 2.12 Selecting stand-alone LES 3.6 redialing function 2.12 Setting date &...
  • Page 155 Index Cont’d ON/OFF switch 1.16 date & time 3.3 supply 1.2 Ship’s Prefix service G-3 heading 5.8 Printouts 3.23 plotted position 5.8 Program version 2.19 Short numbers Push-To-Talk 2.1 erasing 2.11 Shortcuts 2.5 Signal Radome 1.3 /noise ratio 2.28 Redialing last number 2.12 quality indication 1.10 Relative pointing 2.28 strength 1.10...
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