COBHAM Sailor 500 FleetBroadband Installation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. COBHAM Manuals
  4. Marine Equipment
  5. Sailor 500 FleetBroadband
  6. Installation manual

COBHAM Sailor 500 FleetBroadband Installation Manual

Cobham sailor 500/250 fleetbroadband including 19” rack version
Hide thumbs Also See for Sailor 500 FleetBroadband:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual , Installer and User Manual
SAILOR 500/250 FleetBroadband
Including 19" Rack Version
Installation manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Sailor 500 FleetBroadband and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for COBHAM Sailor 500 FleetBroadband

Summary of Contents for COBHAM Sailor 500 FleetBroadband

  • Page 1 SAILOR 500/250 FleetBroadband Including 19” Rack Version Installation manual...
  • Page 3 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband Including 19" Rack Version Installation manual Document number: 98-125646-G Release date: November 1, 2013...
  • Page 4 Thrane & Thrane A/S is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions, in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source. Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM. Copyright © 2013 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Trademark acknowledgements •...

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    0.4 m from the antenna panel. Refer to the drawing on the next page. Pour une antenne SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband, la distance de sécurité minimale avec le panneau de l'antenne sur l'axe focal est de 1.3 m, sur la base d'un niveau de radiation émis de 10 W/m...
  • Page 6 Service User access to the interior of the terminal is prohibited. Only a technician authorized by Cobham SATCOM may perform service - failure to comply with this rule will void the warranty. Access to the interior of the antenna is allowed, but only for replacement of certain modules - as described in the Installation manual.
  • Page 7 Do not service or adjust alone Do not attempt internal service or adjustments unless another person, capable of rendering first aid resuscitation, is present. Grounding, cables and connections To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The terminal must be grounded to the ship.

  • Page 8: About The Manual

    About the manual Intended readers This is an installation manual for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband and the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband systems. The manual is 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.
  • Page 9 Related documents The below list shows the documents related to this manual and to the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband and SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband systems. Document Title and description number SAILOR 500/250 FleetBroadband Including 19" 98-125645 Rack Version, User Manual Explains how to set up and use the SAILOR FleetBroadband systems.
  • Page 10 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 > LAN”. Italic is used to emphasize the paragraph title in cross-references.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 System units 1.1 Introduction ...................1 1.2 SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal ..........1 1.3 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna ........3 1.4 SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna ......4 1.5 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle ..........5 Chapter 2 Installing the system 2.1 Unpacking ....................7...
  • Page 12 Table of contents 4.3 DC power input ............... 61 4.4 Ground stud ................63 4.5 19” rack version only: Terminal block ......64 4.6 Analogue Phone/Fax interface ........65 4.7 ISDN interface ................. 66 4.8 LAN interface ................68 4.9 Discrete I/O interface ............71 4.10 L-Band interface ..............
  • Page 13 Table of contents Appendix B Technical specifications B.1 Overview .....................121 B.2 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna ...... 122 B.3 SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna ......131 B.4 Minimum distance to transmitters ......135 B.5 SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal ........136 Appendix C Grounding and RF protection C.1 Why is grounding required?
  • Page 14 Table of contents...
  • Page 15 Min. distance, radar (X-band) and FleetBroadband antenna ..12 Table 5: Min. distance, radar (S-band) and FleetBroadband antenna ..12 Table 6: Antenna mast length SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband......21 Table 7: Antenna mast length SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband......22 Table 8: Recommended antenna cable types and max. cable lengths..24...
  • Page 16 Table 22: LED indicator functions: LAN PoE............115 Appendix A Part numbers Table 23: Part numbers, SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system ....119 Table 24: Part numbers, SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband system ....119 Table 25: Part numbers, Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, Wired....... 120...

  • Page 17: System Units

    The basic system consists of three units: The terminal, the antenna and the IP handset with cradle. There are two different types of antennas, depending on whether you have a SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system or a SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband system. 1.2 SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal The terminal is the central unit in the system.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: System units Below is the terminal for wall or desktop installation. Below is the 19” rack version of the terminal. The terminal supplies 18-29 V DC to the antenna through a single coaxial cable. The DC input for the terminal is designed for both 24 V DC and 12 V DC power supply.

  • Page 19: Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband Antenna

    Chapter 1: System units 1.3 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna The SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna is a mechanical tracking antenna, consisting of a stabilized antenna with RF-unit, antenna control unit and GPS antenna. The antenna is dedicated to the Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) system.

  • Page 20: Sailor 250 Fleetbroadband Antenna

    Chapter 1: System units 1.4 SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna The SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna is a BGAN mechanical tracking antenna. All communication between the antenna and terminal passes through a single coaxial cable. The antenna unit is protected by a thermo- plastic radome.

  • Page 21: Thrane Ip Handset & Cradle

    Chapter 1: System units 1.5 Thrane IP Handset & Cradle 1.5.1 Thrane IP Handset Besides the normal functions of an IP handset, the Thrane IP handset also provides a user interface for the SAILOR FleetBroadband system. The IP handset connects to the LAN interface of the terminal, and is power supplied with Power over Ethernet (PoE) through the LAN interface.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: System units Thrane IP Handset & Cradle...

  • Page 23: Installing The System

    • TT-3738A SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal or TT-3738A-T19 SAILOR FleetBroadband 19" Rack Terminal • TT-3052A/B/C SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna or TT-3050A SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna • TT-3670A Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, wired • Basic cable support kit including an I/O connector, or for 19”...

  • Page 24: Placing The Antenna

    2.2.1 Obstructions The antenna rotates 360° and down to –25° for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband and -60° for the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband in pitch and roll, to allow for continuous pointing even in heavy sea conditions. Any objects within this field can cause signal degradation.

  • Page 25: Table 3: Safety Distance Versus Radiation Level

    Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.2.2 Radiation hazard The SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna radiates up to 22 dBW EIRP. This translates to a minimum safety distance of 1.3 m from the antenna while it is transmitting, based on a radiation level of 10 mW/cm The SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna radiates 16.1 dBW EIRP.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.2.3 Interference Overview The antenna must be mounted as far away as possible from the ship’s radar and high power radio transmitters (including other Inmarsat based systems), because they may compromise the antenna performance. RF emission from radars might actually damage the antenna.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Installing the system Radar It is difficult to give exact guidelines for the minimum distance between a radar and the antenna because radar power, radiation pattern, frequency and pulse length/shape vary from radar to radar. Further, the antenna is typically placed in the near field of the radar antenna and reflections from masts, decks and other items in the vicinity of the radar are different from ship to ship.

  • Page 28: Table 4: Min. Distance, Radar (X-Band) And Fleetbroadband Antenna

    4.0 m 2.0 m Table 4: Min. distance, radar (X-band) and FleetBroadband antenna S-band (~ 10 cm / 3 GHz) damage distance SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband Radar d min. at 15° d min. at 60° d min. at 30°...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: Installing the system The separation distance for C-band (4-8 GHz) radars should generally be the same as for X-band radars. Radar interference Even at distances greater than “d min.” in the previous section the radar might still be able to degrade the performance of the SAILOR FleetBroadband system.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Installing the system GPS receivers Good quality GPS receivers will work properly very close to the antenna - typically down to one meter outside the main beam, and down to a few meters inside the main beam. However, simple GPS receivers with poor frequency discrimination could be affected at longer range (typically 10 m).
  • Page 31 • 16 kg for TT-3052A, 19 kg for TT-3052B or 23 kg for TT-3052C (+ the weight of the mast flange) for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna • 3.9 kg (+ 1.1 kg for the mast mount kit) for the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna.
  • Page 32 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna mast flange for TT- 3052A/B 1. The top of the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna mast for TT- 3052A/B should be fitted with a flange with holes matching the bushings in the radome. The flange thickness must be at least 10 mm.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installing the system SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna mast flange for TT-3052C 1. The top of the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadban d antenna mast for TT-3052C should be fitted with a flange with holes matching the bushings in the radome. The flange thickness must be at least 10 mm.
  • Page 34 SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna mast mounting Mast mount kit: The top of the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna mast should be fitted with the dedicated mounting kit available from Cobham SATCOM. Assemble the mast mount kit according to the assembly instruction included with the kit.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installing the system Mast length and diameter The placement of the antenna 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 antenna. A small platform or short mast shall provide rigid support for the antenna fastening bolts and a rigid interface to the ship.
  • Page 36 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna mast length for TT-3052A/B/C Table 6 on page 21 shows the values for a SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna mast without stays or wires. Note that these values are only guidelines - always consider the environment and characteristics of the ship before deciding on the mast dimensions.

  • Page 37: Table 6: Antenna Mast Length Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband

    < 2.7 105.4 136.7 Table 6: Antenna mast length SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband a. TT-5032A/B: The diameter of the circle where the bolts are to be mounted on the antenna is Ø183.8. Since the mast diameter is larger, you must use a tapered end on the mast, or find other means of accessing the mounting bushings.

  • Page 38: Table 7: Antenna Mast Length Sailor 250 Fleetbroadband

    Chapter 2: Installing the system SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna mast length The below table shows the values for a SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna mast without stays or wires. Note that these values are only guidelines - always consider the environment and characteristics of the ship before deciding on the mast dimensions.

  • Page 39: Installing The Antenna

    Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.3 Installing the antenna 2.3.1 Antenna grounding You may ground the antenna using the mounting bolts. If the antenna cannot or should not be electrically connected directly to the mounting surface, you can use a separate grounding cable to make the connection between the antenna and the common ground to which the terminal is also connected.

  • Page 40: Table 8: Recommended Antenna Cable Types And Max. Cable Lengths

    Chapter 2: Installing the system Recommended antenna cables The table below shows recommended cable types and maximum cable lengths for both SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband and SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband. Cable Type Absolute maximum length G02232-D RG223-D 25 m RG214/U 50 m...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.3.3 Important mounting notes Line of sight Place the antenna with free line of sight in all directions to ensure proper reception of the satellite signal. Do not place the antenna close to large objects that may block the signal. Water intrusion After having connected the antenna cable to the antenna, ensure that the connector assembly is properly protected against seawater and corrosion.
  • Page 42 Condensation In some cases there will be condensation inside the radome. The gasket in the bottom centre of the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna TT- 3052A/B and the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna TT-3050A is designed to lead any water away from the radome. The TT-3052C has a dedicated drain tube.
  • Page 43 10 mm spacer Antenna bottom Free space Vibration, SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna Install the antenna where vibrations are limited to a minimum. Always use all 4 screws when installing. It is recommended to use screws of A4 quality / stainless steel.
  • Page 44 -25°, which is the maximum rotation angle (pitch and roll) for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna. Use M10 bolts for mounting the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna. For TT-3052A/B: The bolt thread must not penetrate more than 12 mm (or 8 turns of the bolt) - and not less than 6 mm (or 4 turns of the bolt)- into the threaded part of the bushings in the antenna.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Installing the system Mounting the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna on the hull Make sure the antenna has line of sight to the satellites. When the antenna is mounted directly on the hull, it may be difficult to obtain line of sight, especially down to -60°, which is the maximum rotation angle (pitch and roll) for the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna.

  • Page 46: Placing The Terminal

    Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.4 Placing the terminal Because the terminal comes in two versions, the following description contains • one section for the SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal and • one section for the SAILOR FleetBroadband 19” Rack Terminal 2.4.1 Where to place the SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal Temperature conditions The terminal must be placed in a ventilated area with free space around all...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Installing the system Grounding access The terminal is designed with a case for bulkhead or desktop installation. The case is equipped with mounting brackets, making it possible to secure the unit on a bulkhead. See Outline, SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal on page 139 in Appendix B. The terminal must be placed in an area where access to the Important hull or equivalent grounding can be reached within 0.5 m.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.4.2 Where to place the SAILOR FleetBroadband 19” Rack Terminal Temperature conditions Ambient temperature range is –25 °C to +55 °C. Note If you install other equipment close to the terminal in the rack, first make sure the equipment can withstand the heat that may be dissipated from the SAILOR FleetBroadband 19”...

  • Page 49: Installing The Terminal

    Antenna cable The antenna is connected to the terminal by means of a coax cable. For the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna the coax cable is connected with a TNC connector at the terminal end and an N connector at the antenna end.

  • Page 50: Ground Stud

    Chapter 2: Installing the system terminal end. Use a short coax cable from the terminal to the grounding point, where the short cable is connected to the antenna cable. Ground stud To ensure that the terminal is grounded – also if the cable is disconnected from the terminal, connect an extra ground wire to the ground stud on the terminal.
  • Page 51 145. 2.5.3 Cable support systems Cobham SATCOM offers two cable support systems. • The Basic cable support comes with the terminal as part of the delivery. It is a simple system to which you can secure your cables using cable strips.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.5.4 Mounting the Basic cable support The Basic cable support comes with the terminal as part of the delivery. When mounted on the terminal the Basic cable support offers a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the terminal, using cable strips.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2. Fasten the Basic cable support to the terminal using two M4 x 6 mm countersunk screws. 3. Install the terminal as described in Installing the terminal on a bulkhead on page 39 or Installing the terminal on a desktop on page 41.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.5.5 Mounting the Extended cable support The Extended cable support is available from Cobham SATCOM. The Extended cable support offers connectors and grounding for the antenna cable, as well as a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the terminal, using cable strips.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.5.6 Installing the terminal on a bulkhead Terminal with no cable support Do as follows to mount the terminal on a bulkhead: 1. Insert four screws through the mounting holes and into the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is used for grounding, make sure that you have a good electrical connection to the surface.
  • Page 56 Chapter 2: Installing the system Terminal with Basic cable support First mount the Basic cable support on the terminal as described in Mounting the Basic cable support on page 36. 1. Mount the terminal with the Basic cable support on the bulkhead by inserting four screws through the holes in the mounting bracket and into the mounting surface.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.5.7 Installing the terminal on a desktop Four rubber feet make the terminal well suited for desktop installation. Simply place the terminal on a desktop and connect all cables. Make sure the grounding requirements are met. See Grounding and RF protection on page 145.

  • Page 58: Installing The 19" Rack Terminal

    Antenna cable The antenna is connected to the terminal by means of a coax cable. For the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna the coax cable is connected with a TNC connector at the terminal end and an N connector at the antenna end.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Installing the system Ground stud To ensure that the terminal is grounded – also if the cable is disconnected from the terminal, connect an extra ground wire from the rack to the ground stud on the terminal. This ground wire must be a heavy wire or braid cable with a larger diameter than the coax cable.
  • Page 60 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2. Fasten the Strain Relief Bracket to the terminal with the screws from step 1. 3. Install the terminal as described in Installing the terminal on page 46. Installing the 19” Rack Terminal...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.6.4 Mounting the Extended cable support The Extended cable support is available from Cobham SATCOM. The Extended cable support offers connectors and grounding for the antenna cable, as well as a number of holders to which you can secure the cables from the terminal, using cable strips.
  • Page 62 Chapter 2: Installing the system 2.6.5 Installing the terminal To install the terminal, do as follows: 1. Slide the terminal into a 1U space in a 19” rack. 2. Mount two screws in each side through the holes in the front and fasten the screws to the rack.

  • Page 63: Connecting Power

    Chapter 3 Connecting power 3.1 Power source There are different options for the power supply: • The 24 V DC ship supply provides power for the terminal. • A 12 V DC supply provides power for the terminal. Note that the maximum allowed source impedance is much lower for a 12 V DC supply than for a 24 V DC supply.

  • Page 64: Power Cable Selection

    Chapter 3: Connecting power 3.2 Power cable selection 3.2.1 Source impedance The length of the power cable depends on the type of cable used and the source impedance of the DC power installation in the ship. The maximum allowed source impedance depends on the usage of the power range of the terminal DC input (10.5 - 32 V DC;...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Connecting power 3.2.2 Measuring the ship source impedance Select a power outlet from the ship 24 V DC or 12 V DC system, and measure the source impedance of the ship installation as described below. 1. Measure the voltage without load (R.var disconnected). 2.

  • Page 66: Table 9: Power Cable Pinout

    Chapter 3: Connecting power 3.2.3 Power cable recommendations Overview The terminal is delivered with a power cable, which can be extended according to the recommendations in this section. • When extending the power cable, positive and negative supply wires must be installed closely together side by side to keep cable inductance low.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Connecting power The power cable for the SAILOR FleetBroadband 19” Rack Terminal is split in two, so that the Remote on/off wires are ready to connect to the front power switch. For information on how to connect to the front power switch, see 19” rack version only: Connecting to the power switch on the front on page 55.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3: Connecting power Calculating the maximum power cable extension For 24 V DC operation, the total impedance must be max. 500 m, including the source impedance in the ship installation. For 12 V DC operation, the total impedance must be max. 85 m, including the source impedance in the ship installation.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Connecting power Example: Ship supply voltage: 12 V DC Ship source impedance (measured): 50 m Extension cable type: 4 mm (AWG 11)   85m – 50m 10m 0 5    Max. cable extension = ---------------------------------------------------------------- - 3 12m ...

  • Page 70: Connecting Power

    Chapter 3: Connecting power 3.3 Connecting power 3.3.1 Connecting the power cable To connect the power cable Do as follows to connect the power cable: 1. Connect the red (+) and black (-) wires of the power cable to the ship’s 24 V DC supply according to the recommendations in the previous sections.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Connecting power For specifications of the DC input on the terminal, see SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal on page 136. 19” rack version only: Connecting to the power switch on the front The SAILOR FleetBroadband 19” Rack Terminal has a power switch on the front in addition to the switch in the connector panel.
  • Page 72 You must set up the ignition function in the terminal. For details, Note see the user manual for your SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system. To implement the ignition function, connect the appropriate pin in the I/O connector to the ignition key switch: •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3: Connecting power For pinout and default functions, see Discrete I/O interface on page 71. For information on the standby current when the ignition power is off, see Standby current on page 138 in the general specifications. 3.3.3 Connecting a Remote on/off switch The terminal has a remote on/off function.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3: Connecting power Connecting power...

  • Page 75: Hardware Interfaces

    Chapter 4 Hardware interfaces 4.1 The connector panel The connector panel is placed at one end of the terminal and has the following connectors: Phone/Fax 1 Phone/Fax 2 • 1 L-Band connector for automatic delivery of maritime broadcast data • 1 Antenna connector (TNC) •...

  • Page 76: Antenna Interface On Terminal

    4.2.1 Overview The antenna interface on the terminal connects to the TT-3052A/B antenna in the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system or to the TT-3050A antenna in the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband system. The antenna connector on the terminal is a TNC female connector placed in the connector panel.

  • Page 77: Dc Power Input

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.3 DC power input 4.3.1 Overview The DC power input for the terminal is a 10.5 - 32 V DC; 14 A - 5.5 A input with a remote on/off function. The input is protected against reverse polarity.

  • Page 78: Table 10: Power Connector Pinout

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.3.2 Pinout The power connector is a Mixed D-Sub connector 7W2, control pin male/ power pin male. The below table shows the pinout for the connector and the colours of the corresponding wires. Colour of wire Mixed D-Sub connector, Pin function in power...

  • Page 79: Ground Stud

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.4 Ground stud The terminal has a ground stud with a wing nut. The ground stud is located in the connector panel and is used for grounding the terminal. For information on how to ensure proper grounding of the terminal, see Grounding the terminal on page 33 and Grounding and RF protection on page 145.

  • Page 80: 19" Rack Version Only: Terminal Block

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.5 19” rack version only: Terminal block The terminal block in the connector panel is used to connect the remote on/off pins from the DC connector to the power switch in the front of the terminal. Do not connect power to the terminal block! Important Connection for power switch on front panel...

  • Page 81: Analogue Phone/Fax Interface

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.6 Analogue Phone/Fax interface 4.6.1 Overview The terminal has two RJ-11 ports, which can be used for connection of analogue phones or fax machines. Phone/Fax 1 Phone/Fax 2 4.6.2 Pinout The Phone/Fax connectors are RJ-11, 6/4 female connectors. The table and figure below show the connector outline and pin assignments.

  • Page 82: Isdn Interface

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.7 ISDN interface 4.7.1 Overview The terminal has one ISDN connector for connecting an ISDN phone or an ISDN modem. The ISDN interface supports 56/64 kbps data rate. It is configured as the network side, i.e. Rx is an input and Tx is an output. ISDN interface...

  • Page 83: Table 12: Isdn Connector Pinout

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.7.2 Pinout The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. RJ-45 female connector Pin number Pin function not connected not connected Rx+ (c) input Tx+ (d) output Tx- (e) output Rx- (f) input not connected not connected Table 12: ISDN connector pinout...

  • Page 84: Lan Interface

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.8 LAN interface 4.8.1 Overview The terminal has four Ethernet LAN ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE). The standard for the Ethernet ports is IEEE 802.3af, and the connectors are RJ-45 connectors. 4.8.2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) One power supply powers all four interfaces with a floating 48 V DC supply (44 - 57 V DC).

  • Page 85: Table 13: Lan Connector Pinout

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.8.3 Pinout The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. Pin number Pin function RJ-45 female connector TxD+ input (positive PoE) TxD-input (positive PoE) RxD+ output (negative PoE) not connected not connected RxD- output (negative PoE) not connected...

  • Page 86: Connecting The Thrane Ip Handset

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.8.4 Connecting the Thrane IP handset To connect the Thrane IP Handset to the terminal, do as follows: Connect the cable from the IP cradle to one of the LAN connectors on the terminal, preferably port 1. In case of insufficient power to the LAN PoE the LAN ports are prioritized, so that port 1 is the last to be shut down.

  • Page 87: Discrete I/O Interface

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.9 Discrete I/O interface 4.9.1 Overview The terminal has an I/O connector with 5 configurable inputs/outputs. The connector is a WieCon Type 8513S connector. Discrete I/O interface...

  • Page 88: Table 14: Discrete I/O Connector Pinout

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.9.2 Pinout The figure and table below show the connector outline and pin assignments. WieCon Type 8513S connector Pin number Connection Default configuration GPIO 1 Ringer output GPIO 2 Warning/Error output GPIO 3 Mute output GPIO 4 Radio silence input GPIO 5 Ignition input...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.9.3 Default configuration of I/O pins The built-in web interface of the terminal offers a page for configuring the I/O pins. The functions of the I/O pins are as follows: Pin 1: Ringer output. Pin 1 acts as a built-in switch in the terminal. You can configure Pin 1 to be Normally closed or Normally open.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces Pin 3: Mute output. Pin 3 acts as a built-in switch in the terminal. Pin 3 can be used to provide an external signal that is active during a phone call. The signal can be used to mute external equipment.
  • Page 91 9-15 V and the output can supply up to 50 mA. Pin 7 can be used as power supply to a relay, ringer or similar. For information on how to configure the I/O pins, see the user manual for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband and SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband systems. Discrete I/O interface...

  • Page 92: L-Band Interface

    Chapter 4: Hardware interfaces 4.10 L-Band interface 4.10.1 Overview The terminal has an L-Band output for automatic delivery of maritime broadcast data. Use a coax cable with an SMA connector to connect a broadcast receiver for maritime data to the L-band output. The L-Band output is disconnected if the built-in antenna RF noise Note filter is active, i.e.

  • Page 93: Starting Up The System

    Chapter 5 Starting up the system 5.1 Using the SIM card 5.1.1 Inserting the SIM card The SIM card is provided by your Airtime Provider. Insert the SIM card as follows: 1. Open the SIM cover in the left side of the connector panel.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5: Starting up the system 5.1.2 Removing the SIM card Note When the SIM card is removed, you cannot use the BGAN menu of the IP handset nor make calls or start data sessions. Only emergency calls are allowed, and only if permitted by the network.

  • Page 95: Powering The System

    Chapter 5: Starting up the system 5.2 Powering the system 5.2.1 Switching the terminal on Using the power switch If you have the 19” rack version of the SAILOR FleetBroadband Note terminal, you can use the on/off switch in the front panel. See the next section 19”...
  • Page 96 The antenna emits radio frequency energy, not only when the system is used. Always keep a minimum distance of 1.3 m from the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna and 0.6 m from the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna. Powering the system...
  • Page 97 Chapter 5: Starting up the system Using the ignition system Normally the ignition function is not used in maritime installations. Instead you may want to use the remote on/off function described in the next section. If you have connected the ignition system of your vessel to the I/O connector, you may leave the power switch in the “on”...

  • Page 98: Entering The Sim Pin For The Terminal

    Chapter 5: Starting up the system 5.2.2 Switching the terminal off To switch off the terminal, change the position of the power switch again. Note Wait at least 5 seconds after power off, before trying to power on the system again. To switch off the 19”...
  • Page 99 Chapter 5: Starting up the system 5.3.2 Entering the PIN using a phone or IP handset To enter the PIN If you have a phone connected to the terminal, you can use it to enter the PIN at start up. Do as follows: •...
  • Page 100 Chapter 5: Starting up the system Dial the following: <PUK> * <New PIN> * <New PIN> followed by # or off-hook key. Example: If the PUK is 87654321 and the new PIN is 1234, dial 87654321 * 1234 * 1234 followed by # or off-hook key. If you enter 10 wrong PUKs, the SIM card will no longer be functional.

  • Page 101: Operating The System

    Chapter 5: Starting up the system 5.4 Operating the system 5.4.1 General use The user manual for the SAILOR FleetBroadband systems describes general use of the system and all the functions of the web interface. It also contains a brief description of how to use the Thrane IP Handset with the terminal. 5.4.2 User interfaces Overview The main user interfaces for operation of the system are...
  • Page 102 Chapter 5: Starting up the system Operating the system...

  • Page 103: Service And Repair

    We do not recommend repairing the terminal on board the ship. Replace the defective unit and have it repaired at a qualified workshop on shore. Some of the modules in the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna can be replaced. See the next sections for details.
  • Page 104 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.2.1 Modules in the TT-3052A antenna Remove the top of the radome to access the antenna modules. The electronic part of the antenna consists of a number of modules. The following modules are available as spare parts: •...
  • Page 105 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.2.2 High Power Amplifier (HPA) Removing the HPA module To remove the HPA from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Disconnect the six plugs indicated in the drawing below. Remember the exact position of each plug, so you do Important not connect to the wrong connector when installing the new module.
  • Page 106 Chapter 6: Service and repair 3. Unscrew the four finger nuts on the back of the HPA and gently remove the HPA. Replacing modules in TT-3052A antenna...
  • Page 107 Chapter 6: Service and repair Mounting the HPA module To mount the new HPA, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1. Fit the threaded studs on the back of the HPA into the holes in the mounting bracket on the antenna. Apply a small amount of Loctite 243 onto each of the four threaded studs before mounting the finger nuts on the threaded studs.
  • Page 108 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.2.3 Antenna Tracking Board/Low Noise Amplifier (ATB/LNA) Removing the ATB/LNA module To remove the ATB/LNA module from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Disconnect the six plugs indicated in the drawing below. Remember the exact position of each plug, so you do Important not connect to the wrong connector when installing the new module.
  • Page 109 Chapter 6: Service and repair 2. Gently lift the cable holder and release the cables. 3. Unscrew the two finger nuts and gently remove the ATB/LNA module. Replacing modules in TT-3052A antenna...
  • Page 110 Chapter 6: Service and repair Mounting the ATB/LNA module To mount the new ATB/LNA module, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1. Fit the threaded studs on the antenna into the holes in the sides of the ATB/LNA module, and fasten the finger nuts with torque 1.2 Nm. 2.
  • Page 111 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.2.4 GPS module Removing the GPS module To remove the GPS module from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Disconnect the plug from the GPS module. Remember to release connector latches on the Important connector. Do not pull the wires - pull the plug.

  • Page 112: Replacing Modules In Tt-3052B/C Antenna

    Chapter 6: Service and repair Mounting the GPS module To mount the new GPS module, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1. Fit the GPS module over the dedicated four threaded bushings on the mounting plate above the HPA module. See drawing on page page 95. 2.
  • Page 113 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.3.1 Modules in the TT-3052B/C antenna Remove the top of the radome to access the antenna modules. The electronic part of the antenna consists of a number of modules. The following modules are available as spare parts: •...
  • Page 114 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.3.2 High Power Amplifier (HPA) Removing the HPA module To remove the HPA from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Unscrew the four hex screws, two on each side of the pedestal, and remove the shield for the wires. Replacing modules in TT-3052B/C antenna...
  • Page 115 Chapter 6: Service and repair 2. Disconnect the seven plugs indicated in the drawing below. Remember the exact position of each plug, so you do Important not connect to the wrong connector when installing the new module. Remember to release connector latches on the connectors.
  • Page 116 Chapter 6: Service and repair 5. Unscrew the six hex nuts on the back of the HPA and gently remove the HPA. Mounting the HPA module To mount the new HPA, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1. Fit the threaded studs on the back of the HPA into the keyhole shaped holes in the mounting bracket on the antenna.
  • Page 117 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.3.3 Antenna Tracking Receiver (ATR) Removing the ATR module To remove the ATR module from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Disconnect the five plugs indicated in the drawing below. Remember the exact position of each plug, so you do Important not connect to the wrong connector when installing the new module.
  • Page 118 Chapter 6: Service and repair 2. Unscrew the two hex nuts and gently remove the ATR module. Mounting the ATR module To mount the new ATR module, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1. Fit the module on the studs on the antenna and fasten the hex nuts with a torque of 1.2 Nm.
  • Page 119 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.3.4 GPS module Removing the GPS module To remove the GPS module from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Disconnect the plug from the GPS module (indicated by white arrow). The GPS module is attached to the bottom of the mounting plate. Remember to release connector latches on the Important connector.
  • Page 120 Chapter 6: Service and repair 2. Unscrew the four screws on the GPS module with a torx screwdriver no. 10 and remove the module. The position of the screws are indicated in the drawing on the previous page. Mounting the GPS module To mount the new GPS module, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1.
  • Page 121 Chapter 6: Service and repair 6.3.5 Antenna Tracking Module Removing the ATM module To remove the ATM module from the antenna, do as follows: 1. Unscrew the three screws holding the sensor PCB. Replacing modules in TT-3052B/C antenna...
  • Page 122 Chapter 6: Service and repair 2. Cut the two cable ties (a and d), gently lift the two cable holders (b and c) as shown on the image below and release the cable. 3. Disconnect the seven plugs indicated in the image below. Replacing modules in TT-3052B/C antenna...
  • Page 123 Chapter 6: Service and repair Remember the exact position of each plug, so you do Important not connect to the wrong connector when installing the new module. Remember to release connector latches on the connectors. Do not pull the wires - pull the plugs. 4.
  • Page 124 Chapter 6: Service and repair Mounting the ATM module To mount the new ATM, repeat the above procedure in reverse: 1. Slide the sensor PCB through the slot. 2. Fit the six Hex screws on the ATM. Fasten the screws with 1.2 Nm torque.

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Reset button 7.1.1 How to access the Reset button The terminal has a Reset button placed next to the SIM slot behind the SIM cover. The functions of this button is described in the next section. To press the Reset button, use a pointed device.

  • Page 126: Table 15: Reset Button Function

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.1.2 Functions of the Reset button The Reset button on the terminal has the following functions: Action Function With the terminal The terminal IP address and IP netmask are running, press the temporarily set to the default value (default IP Reset button address: 192.168.0.1).
  • Page 127 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Action Function For service use only! While the terminal is booting, press The bootloader initiates software upload. This and hold the Reset firmware upload procedure is only to be used if the button. other procedures fail due to missing or corrupted firmware.

  • Page 128: Status Signalling

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.2 Status signalling 7.2.1 Overview The SAILOR FleetBroadband system uses event messages and light indicators to display the status of the system. 7.2.2 Light indicators Overview The terminal has a number of light indicators, placed in the LED panel of the terminal: •...

  • Page 129: Table 16: Led Indicator Functions: Power

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting General status indicator functions Power indicator Behaviour Meaning Steady green Power OK. Flashing green The terminal is powering up. Flashing orange The terminal is shutting down. No power. Table 16: LED indicator functions: Power Terminal indicator Behaviour Meaning Steady green Ready.

  • Page 130: Table 18: Led Indicator Functions: Antenna

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Antenna indicator Behaviour Meaning Steady green Tracking. The antenna is ready for use. Flashing green Please wait - process in progress. Slow flashing: The antenna is starting up Rapid flashing: Sky scan Orange Warning - temporary malfunction. User action is required.

  • Page 131: Table 20: Led Indicator Functions: Lan Activity

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting LAN indicator functions Activity indicator Behaviour Meaning Flashing green The LAN port is active. Table 20: LED indicator functions: LAN Activity Link/Speed indicator Behaviour Meaning Green Link speed is 100 Mbps. Yellow Link speed is 10 Mbps. The link is down.
  • Page 132 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.2.3 Event messages Display of event messages The terminal can detect events during • POST (Power On Self Test) - a self test performed at every power-up, PAST (Person Activated Self Test) • - a self test performed when you click the Self test button under Help desk in the web interface, or •...

  • Page 133: Logging Of Events

    7.3 Logging of events 7.3.1 Diagnostic report The diagnostic report contains information relevant for the service personnel during troubleshooting. When contacting Cobham SATCOM for support, please include a diagnostic report. To generate the diagnostic report, access the web interface and select Help Desk.
  • Page 134 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Logging of events...

  • Page 135: Appendix A Part Numbers

    SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna 403052A, 403052B or 403052C SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal or 403738A or SAILOR FleetBroadband 19” Rack Terminal 403738A-T19 Table 23: Part numbers, SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system A.1.2 TT-3742A SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband system Item Part number SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna 403050A...

  • Page 136: Spare Parts

    Table 25: Part numbers, Thrane IP Handset & Cradle, Wired A.2 Spare parts For information on available spare parts, do as follows: 1. Log on to the Partner Extranet at Cobham.com/satcom > Service and Support > AVIATOR, EXPLORER, SAILOR Service and Support > Extranet.

  • Page 137: Appendix B Technical Specifications

    Appendix B Technical specifications B.1 Overview This chapter contains specifications for the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband system and the SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband system including the terminal and antenna. For specifications and outline drawings for the Thrane IP Handset, Note refer to the manual for the IP handset.

  • Page 138: Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband Antenna

    Gain (RX-band, min.): 17.8 dBi Gain (TX-band, typical): 17.8 dBi G/T  -7 dBK EIRP Min. EIRP: 10 dBW Max. EIRP: 23 dBW Better than -12 dB/50  Return loss Table 26: SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna, General SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 139 TT3052B antenna: 19 kg TT3052C antenna: 23 kg Antenna dimensions TT3052A antenna: 605 mm x Ø630 mm TT3052B antenna: 655 mm x Ø630 mm TT3052C antenna: 797.5 mm x Ø687 mm Table 26: SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna, General SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...

  • Page 140: Table 27: Sailor 500 Fleetbroadband Antenna, Environmental

    2 h dwell at resonances Vibration, non- Random spectrum 1.7 g rms 2 h x 3 axes 6 h operational total): 5 to 20 Hz: 0.05 g 20 to 150 Hz: -3 dB/octave Table 27: SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna, Environmental SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 141 1120 W/m according to MIL-STD-810F 505.4 Air Pressure, 1500 m AMSL operational Air Pressure, transport 4572 m AMSL MIL-SPEC 810E 500.4 Equipment category Exposed to the weather - IEC-60945 Table 27: SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna, Environmental SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 142 Appendix B: Technical specifications B.2.3 Antenna outline TT-3052A antenna N (F) connector A: 4 pcs. M10 Ø 630 Ø 300 Weight: 16 kg. Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 143 Appendix B: Technical specifications TT-3052B antenna Ø11 holes for M10 bolts Coaxial connection: N-connector Ø630 Weight: 19 kg. Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 144 Appendix B: Technical specifications TT-3052C antenna Weight: 23 kg. Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 145 Appendix B: Technical specifications B.2.4 Outline, SAILOR 500 flange The below drawings show the dimensions for a flange used for mounting the SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna on a mast. Flange for TT-3052A/B antenna Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...
  • Page 146 Appendix B: Technical specifications Flange for TT-3052C antenna Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband antenna...

  • Page 147: Sailor 250 Fleetbroadband Antenna

    Appendix B: Technical specifications B.3 SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna B.3.1 General specifications Item Specification Rx Freq. Band 1518.0 - 1559.0 MHz TX Freq. Band 1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz and 1668.0 - 16750 MHz Channel spacing 1.25 kHz Antenna element gain 11.0 dB min.

  • Page 148: Table 29: Sailor 250 Fleetbroadband Antenna, Environmental

    Appendix B: Technical specifications Item Specification Total antenna weight 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) Antenna dimensions 329.2 mm x 275.6 mm Table 28: SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna, General B.3.2 Environmental specifications Item Specification Water and dust IPX6 spray proof in all directions, no dust test. Ambient Temperature Operational: -25°...
  • Page 149 Appendix B: Technical specifications Item Specification Vibration, non- Random spectrum 1.7 g rms 2 h x 3 axes 6 h operational total): 5 to 20 Hz: 0.05 g 20 to 150 Hz: -3 dB/octave Vibration, life test At least 1.7 g rms for 2 hours per axis. Spectrum: 5 to 20 Hz: 0.05 g2/Hz, 20 to 150 Hz: -3 dB/octave...
  • Page 150 Appendix B: Technical specifications B.3.3 Antenna outline SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna Weight: 3.9 kg. Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband antenna...

  • Page 151: Minimum Distance To Transmitters

    Appendix B: Technical specifications B.4 Minimum distance to transmitters The table below shows the minimum recommended distance to transmitters in the frequency range below 1000 MHz. Recommended distance to SAILOR FleetBroadband antenna. Minimum distance to transmitters...

  • Page 152: Sailor Fleetbroadband Terminal

    Appendix B: Technical specifications B.5 SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal B.5.1 General specifications (including 19” rack version) Item Specification Weight SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) SAILOR FleetBroadband 19” Rack Terminal: 5 kg (11 lbs) Dimensions SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal: 264.5 mm x 273 mm x 42.5 mm (10.4”...
  • Page 153 Appendix B: Technical specifications Item Specification Two connectors: RJ-11 female. 600  ITU-T Rec. G.473, 2-wire telephone interface standard DTMF telephone. Supported cable length: up to 100 meters. ISDN interface One connector: RJ-45 female. Conforms with CCITT I.430, ETSI ETS300012, ANSI T1.605.
  • Page 154 Appendix B: Technical specifications Item Specification Antenna interface One connector, TNC-female 1518 to 1559 MHz: -94 dBm to -64 dBm 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz and 1668.0 - 16750 MHz: -9 dBm to +11 dBm Power supply: 18-29 V DC L-Band output One connector: SMA female.
  • Page 155 Appendix B: Technical specifications B.5.2 Outline, SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal Connector panel and bottom view, including Basic cable support. 191.5 M4 x 6 mm (4 pcs.) Ø6 x 6 mm (4 pcs.) Ø4.5 x 6 mm (2 pcs.) Basic cable support SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal...
  • Page 156 Appendix B: Technical specifications Side view and top view, including Basic cable support. 264.5 9.75 SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal...
  • Page 157 Appendix B: Technical specifications End view with serial number label and heat label. Weight: 2.5 kg. Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal...
  • Page 158 Appendix B: Technical specifications B.5.3 Outline, 19” Rack Terminal Front and top view, including Basic cable support. 482.6 SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal...
  • Page 159 Appendix B: Technical specifications Connector panel, side view and perspective views, including Basic cable support. 98.7 Weight: 5 kg. Dimensions are in mm. SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal...
  • Page 160 Appendix B: Technical specifications SAILOR FleetBroadband terminal...

  • Page 161: Appendix C Grounding And Rf Protection

    Appendix C Grounding and RF protection C.1 Why is grounding required? C.1.1 Reasons for grounding Grounding the SAILOR FleetBroadband system is required for two reasons: • Safety: Lightning protection of persons and equipment. • Protection: ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) protection of equipment. C.1.2 Safety First of all grounding of the system is required for safety reasons.

  • Page 162: About Marine Dc Systems

    Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.2 About marine DC systems C.2.1 Wiring systems Two basic wiring topologies are used for marine DC system grounding: Two-Wire Return System and One Pole Grounded Return System. C.2.2 Two-wire Return System This configuration implies that no part of the circuit, in particular the battery negative, is connected to any ground potential or equipment.
  • Page 163 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.2.3 One Pole Grounded Return System This configuration implies that the battery negative is bonded to a ground potential, typically at the engine negative terminal. This is done in order to polarize the DC electrical system. BATTERY BATTERY STARTER...

  • Page 164: About Marine Grounding

    Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.3 About marine grounding There is great confusion about the different Ground terms used when dealing with marine electrical installations. The various terms are listed below for reference. Term Definition DC Negative Actually not a ground but a current-carrying conductor which carries the same current that flows in the positive conductor.

  • Page 165: Grounding Recommendations

    The terminal should be grounded to the ship/hull. For this purpose you may use a short antenna cable and a grounding kit. A suitable grounding kit is available from Cobham SATCOM. Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
  • Page 166 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection If you are using the Extended cable support, make the ground connections through the cable support. You may need to extend the ground plane using copper foil. For further information, see Extending the ground plane on page 34. C.4.2 Grounding the antenna You can ground the antenna to the ship/hull via one or more of its mounting bolts.

  • Page 167: Alternative Grounding For Steel Hulls

    C.5.1 Grounding the terminal The terminal must be grounded to the ship with the short antenna cable and a grounding kit (available from Cobham SATCOM). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
  • Page 168 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection Terminal grounded at a dedicated RF ground (alternative) In this case the antenna is grounded with a separate ground cable. The ground cable must be routed parallel and close to the shielded coax cable connecting the antenna to the terminal grounding kit.

  • Page 169: Alternative Grounding For Aluminium Hulls

    C.6.1 Grounding the terminal The terminal must be grounded with the short antenna cable and a grounding kit (available from Cobham SATCOM). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
  • Page 170 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection Alternative grounding for aluminium hulls Antenna Heavy Gauge Wire Terminal Grounding Kit RF Ground (Capacitive OR Terminal seperate ground plate) Alternative grounding for aluminium hulls...

  • Page 171: Alternative Grounding For Fibreglass Hulls

    C.7.1 Grounding the terminal The terminal must be grounded with the short antenna cable and a grounding kit (available from Cobham SATCOM). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
  • Page 172 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection Alternative grounding for fibreglass hulls Antenna Heavy Gauge Wire Terminal Grounding Kit Terminal RF Ground Plate Alternative grounding for fibreglass hulls...

  • Page 173: Alternative Grounding For Timber Hulls

    Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.8 Alternative grounding for timber hulls C.8.1 Grounding the terminal The terminal must be grounded with the short antenna cable and the Grounding kit (accessories). Further, the terminal must be grounded at its grounding stud in order to ensure a proper grounding if the short antenna cable is disconnected.
  • Page 174 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection Alternative grounding for timber hulls Antenna Heavy Gauge Wire Terminal Grounding Kit RF Ground Terminal Alternative grounding for timber hulls...

  • Page 175: Separate Ground Cable

    Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.9 Separate ground cable C.9.1 Ground cable - construction When dealing with electrical installations in a marine environment, all wiring must be done with double insulated, tinned, high quality and if exposed also UV resistant cables. This shall also apply to the separate ground cable mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
  • Page 176 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.9.2 Ground cable - connection The ground cable must be mounted close to and parallel to the shielded coax cable thus minimizing ground loop problems. If possible, route the coax cable and the ground cable in metal conduits bonded to the hull or within a mast (depending on the actual installation).
  • Page 177 Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.9.3 Isolation of the antenna from the mounting base In cases where the antenna is to be isolated from the mounting base, shoulder bushings and washers (accessories) must be used as illustrated below. Please note that the isolation has to be implemented on all four mounting bolts (including the bolt securing the ground cable).

  • Page 178: Rf Interference

    Appendix C: Grounding and RF protection C.10RF interference Interference induced from nearby RF transmitters might cause system failures and in extreme cases permanent damage to the SAILOR FleetBroadband equipment. If there are problems with interference from HF transmitters, it is advisable to mount ferrite clamps on the coax cable in order to provide suppression of induced RF.

  • Page 179: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary AMSL Above Mean Sea Level Antenna Tracking Board Auxiliary Terrestrial Component. Hybrid satellite terrestrial systems that use terrestrial repeaters to combine the wide area coverage capabilities of geostationary or low earth orbit satellites with urban coverage and in building penetration provided from terrestrial networks.
  • Page 180 Glossary EIRP Effective Isotropically-Radiated Power. The amount of power that would have to be emitted by an isotropic antenna (that evenly distributes power in all directions) to produce the peak power density observed in the direction of maximum antenna gain. ElectroStatic Discharge A figure of merit of an antenna and low noise amplifier combination expressed in dB.
  • Page 181 Glossary IMSO International Maritime Satellite Organisation. An intergovernmental body established to ensure that Inmarsat continues to meet its public service obligations, including obligations relating to the GMDSS. Internet Protocol. The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network.
  • Page 182 Glossary Personal Identification Number. A secret numeric password shared between a user and a system, used to authenticate the user to the system. Power over Ethernet. A standard for combining power supply with transmission of data over the Ethernet. The source unit "injects"...
  • Page 183 Glossary Single Side Band. A means of communications at sea. The range of SSB is up to several thousand miles and calls between yachts are free. Some stations allow telephone calls, email and some basic Internet services over SSB radio. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol.
  • Page 184 Glossary...

  • Page 185: Index

    GPS receiver, 14 radiation, 9 antenna to radar, 11 SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband, 4 antenna to transmitters, 135 SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband, 3 between Inmarsat antennas, 13 TT-3052A spare parts, 88 document number TT-3052B/C spare parts, 97 this manual, i...
  • Page 186 Index fibreglass hulls I/O interface, 71 grounding, 155 ignition function, 81 flange indicators, function, 112 dimensions, 129 installation outline, 129 19" terminal, 42 antenna, 23 terminal, 33 interfaces on terminal analogue phone/fax interface, 65 GPS module antenna, 60 replacing in TT-3052A, 95 DC power input, 61 replacing in TT-3052B/C, 103 discrete I/O, 71...
  • Page 187 Index pinout analogue phone/fax interface, 65 manual antenna interface, 60 document number, i DC power input, 62 mast for antenna, 15 discrete I/O interface, 72 measuring source impedance, 49 ISDN interface, 67 microwave radiation, iii LAN interface, 69 modules, replacing in TT-3052A, 87 placing the 19"...
  • Page 188 Index RF interference terminal recommendations, 162 cable support, 36 cable support for 19" rack, 43 grounding, 33, 42 grounding recommendations, 149 installation location, 30 safety summary, iii installation location, 19" rack, 32 service, 87 installing, 33 SIM card installing 19" rack version, 42 inserting, 77 introduction, 1 removing, 78...
  • Page 190 98-125646-G www.cobham.com/satcom...

This manual is also suitable for:

Sailor 250 fleetbroadband

Table of Contents

Save PDF