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Summary of Contents for Troll systems VLSG-01
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Page 1: Installation Guide
Troll Systems Corporation Ground-Based Products VanLink System Installation Guide Troll Systems Corporation Technical Publications Document VLSG-01 Revision – 0 10/17/2008 www.trollsystems.com... - Page 2 NOTICE The information in this document incorporates proprietary rights of Troll Systems Corporation 24950 Anza Avenue Valencia, CA 91355, U.S.A. Any party accepting this document acknowledges that it contains proprietary confidential information and agrees that it shall not be duplicated in whole or in part, nor disclosed to others without the written consent of Troll Systems Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Remote Control from the Studio or Control Center ... 1-3 SPECIFICATIONS ... 1-4 Required System Components ... 1-4 Hardware Requirements ... 1-4 VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation 10/21/08 Document VLSG-01 - Table of Contents VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE... - Page 4 Antenna Calibration ... 2-9 Remote and Local Control ... 2-9 Operating Requirements ... 2-10 Transmitter Control / Available Options ... 2-10 Introduction ... 3-1 C100 User Interface VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 1/11/2007...
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Page 5: Summary
TouchStar 2008 – Windows application providing the control interface for VanLink. • TouchStar 02 Mapping Software – Displays and provides control for all receive sites including each vehicle equipped with VanLink. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE Introduction... -
Page 6: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Terms
Electro-Static Discharge Latin: et alia, meaning “and others” Frequency Modulation Global Positioning System Graphic User Interface High Definition Hertz Hardware Input/Output Latin: id est, meaning “that is” VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008... - Page 7 Term MICOWV NEMA nm (NM) NTSC PRSETS VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, TERMS Definition Latitude Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Low-Noise Amplifier Longitude Microwave National Electrical Manufacturing Association Network Interface Card Nautical Mile (note: 1 nautical mile equals 1.150782 miles)
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Page 8: Packaging
Troll shall have the right of final determination as to the existence and cause of any such defect. User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008... -
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Document
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT This format is used for general warnings. This format is used for electrical warnings. This format is used for mechanical warnings. -
Page 10: Cautions
Hint: This format is used for all hints. User Manual This format is used for warnings which include the risk of fire. This format is used for all cautions. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008... -
Page 11: Contact Information
Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) industries. Visit us on the world wide web at: www.trollsystems.com VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 CONTACT INFORMATION Introduction... - Page 12 INTRODUCTION NOTES User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008...
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Page 13: Safety Considerations
When a maintenance task requires two or more personnel to be safely accomplished, delay the task until qualified personnel are available to assist you. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE Safety Considerations... -
Page 14: Electrical Power/Shock Hazards
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury or death by electrocution. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008... -
Page 15: Be Familiar With Resuscitation Techniques
VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 Pushing or forcing equipment into/out of equipment cabinets and enclosures can easily damage surrounding equipment, cables/wiring, or fiber optic cable installations. -
Page 16: Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (Esds) Components
ESD sensitive components and do not slide solid state devices over any surface. Handle plug-in card assemblies only by their non-conductive edges. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Figure S–1) for use Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008... - Page 17 Avoid plastic, vinyl and styrofoam in work area. Figure S–1. Procedures for Handling Electrostatic Sensitive Components VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008 Keep parts in original containers until ready for use. Use anti-static containers for handling and transport.
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Page 18: User Manual
NOTES User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/17/2008... -
Page 19: System Overview
EVDO to V750 Ethernet Local and Remote Controller Figure 1–1. VanLink System ENG Vehicle Configuration VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 Figure 1–1 Field Vehicle with Tx, GPS and Magnetometer controlled remotely by... -
Page 20: Vanlink System Features
Figure 1–2. VanLink IMU Configuration User Manual Figure 1–2) Magnetometer T O U C H S T A R S 7 5 0 VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08... -
Page 21: Remote Control From The Studio Or Control Center
Comprehensive remote control of ancillary vehicle functions including pan and tilt, vehicle tracking and signal optimization. (see Figure 1–3. VanLink Remote Studio Configuration VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 Figure Troll Systems MC17 Master Controller... -
Page 22: Specifications
• TouchStar 02 Mapping Software – Displays and provides control for all receive sites including each vehicle equipped with VanLink. User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08... -
Page 23: Introduction
Fasten or remove loose ties, scarves, sleeves, and other items before you start installation procedures. • Equipment grounding must meet local and national electrical codes. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE VanLink System Requirements... -
Page 24: Installation Requirements
It is recommended to refer to the System Interconnect Diagram that will accompany your system to determine the cable requirements for your system. User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08... -
Page 25: Running Cables
The harness for the GPS/IMU can be extended to reach the roof of the vehicle if necessary. Refer to Figure 2–1 Figure 2–1. Cable Connector/Adapters E-201-0101-01 VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS VanLink System Requirements... -
Page 26: Pan And Tilt Cabling And Connector Requirements
— For installations using the C90VS-DC115A, the 4 wires will terminate at the 26p circular connector on the rear of the V750. Twelve (12) Wire Nycoil Figure 2–2. Typical Network Configuration User Manual VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Figure 2–2): Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08... -
Page 27: Gps/Imu Connectivity
Forge — Port 2099 (TCP/IP & UDP) is another port being utilized by Forge for remote configuration VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Figure 2–3). VanLink System Requirements... - Page 28 Port 80 is not required if the EVDO/3G router utilizes a static IP address Figure 2–3. Typical VanLink Network Configuration User Manual Troll Systems TNS3000 Network Server Studio Network Router VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08...
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Page 29: Typical Network Configuration For Vanlink
If it is mounted on the mast, six (6) additional wires will be needed to be run through the NYCOIL VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 Figure 2–4) is to provide continuously accurate heading... -
Page 30: Vanlink Gps
V750 and TouchStar. Typically, the update to the V750 can be accomplished from the studio provided that there are communications established between the vehicle and TouchStar (hence all of the open ports required). User Manual Figure 2–4. GPS/IMU Assembly VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08... -
Page 31: Calibration
It is possible to remotely reset the V750 to enable remote control; otherwise the personnel in the vehicle must enable remote control from the front panel of the V750. VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 CALIBRATION VanLink System Requirements... -
Page 32: Operating Requirements
Feel free to contact a Troll Systems representative to learn more about the many possible solutions that VanLink can improve the your ENG operations needs. User Manual 2-10 VanLink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08... -
Page 33: Engineering Drawings
This section contains top level engineering drawings, such as assembly drawings, schematics, and interconnect diagrams that define the configuration of the equipment used in a typical VanLink System Vanlink System featuring TouchStar™ Technology - Troll Systems Corporation Document VLSG-01 - 10/21/08 VANLINK SYSTEM GUIDE Engineering Drawings...
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